Did a Man Save His Friend From a Reptilian Attack with an Elbow Drop?
Footage from a video featuring a remote control crocodile (or alligator) was actually a response to a prank created for a YouTube page.
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Are These Penguins Living on an Island of Plastic?
A digitally manipulated video showing a group of penguins living on a plastic island was created by a conservation group in order to raise awareness of the extent of pollution in the ocean.
Did a Mother Deer Sacrifice Herself to Cheetahs to Save Her Fawns?
A haunting photograph and a stirring tale of maternal sacrifice: one is real, the other isn't.
Do People Really Wear Live, Jewel-Encrusted Beetles as Brooches?
A viral video shows people wearing jewelry consisting of what appear to be live beetles decorated with gold and gemstones.
Did Natalie Palmer Botes Hunt and Kill These Wolves?
Rumors that the daughter of Walter Palmer killed several wolves on a hunting trip are unsubstantiated.
Did a Gay Baboon Terrorize an African Village?
Rumors about a gay baboon's "terrorizing" a village and raping five men can be traced back to a homophobic fake news article.
Did Meghan Markle’s Dog Accompany Queen Elizabeth to the Royal Wedding?
Despite rumors, the queen did not escort Meghan Markle's rescued beagle Guy to the royal wedding.
Was an Oklahoma Woman Killed By a Pack of Small Dachshunds?
A woman was fatally mauled by a pack of dogs that mainly consisted of dachshund mixes of varying sizes.
Does This Video Show Ducks Obeying a Traffic Light?
A video purportedly showing a group of ducks waiting patiently at a traffic light may have been produced with digital editing software.
Are These Skiing Ostriches Real?
Digital effects, professional skiers, and ostrich costumes were used in an advertising campaign promoting tourism in Japan.
Are People Adopting Pit Bull Terriers for the Sole Purpose of Euthanizing Them?
The #PitbullDropOff hashtag and related claims of mass dog killing stem from a sophomoric troll attempt with origins in 4chan.
Did a Man Carry His Horse Three Miles After It Was Bitten by a Snake?
A video of a man carrying a horse is real, but this act of strength had nothing to do with a venomous snake.
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Were Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Created as an ‘Anti-Masturbatory Morning Meal’?
Numerous websites exaggerated the role of J.H. Kellogg's odd beliefs about sexual health in the creation of the breakfast cereal.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook from Making Your Posts Public?
"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"
Are Ingredients in ‘Impossible’ and ‘Beyond Meat’ Burgers Indistinguishable from Dog Food?
The burger-imitation products do share a few ingredients with some brands of vegan, grain-free “ultra-premium” dog food.
Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?
Snopes spoke to the artist behind the painting, who could not corroborate August 2019 news reports that cited anonymous sources.
Did ‘Fox and Friends’ Call Fred Rogers an ‘Evil, Evil Man’?
The segment prompted numerous rebuttals condemning the "maliciousness of the attack" on the legacy of the children's TV host.