Business

Businesses are the classic whipping-boys of urban legendry, and the bigger they are, the more they get whipped. Seems like they can’t do anything right — they’re run by people who abuse their customers, cheat the public, commit astounding marketing blunders, mistranslate their own advertisements, and donate money to organizations of dubious repute.

Is This ‘Lego Gun’ Real? A customized Glock19, dubbed the "Block19," was briefly available for purchase in the summer of...

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The claim is that a Frito-Lay worker died on the assembly line and the company made other workers move the body and keep working.

Frito-Lay Workers Allege Colleague Died on Assembly Line, Was Moved Aside Striking employees allege deplorable work conditions.

Hobby Lobby placed an ad in July 2021 that seemingly advocated for a Christian-run government and led some to believe they only allow Christian customers.

Is Hobby Lobby Open to Christian Customers Only? Hobby Lobby placed an ad in July 2021 that seemingly advocated for a Christian-run government.

False

No, Walmart Isn’t Writing Off Your Checkout Donations A social media meme mischaracterized business tax practices.

False

Did Someone Once Write a Check on the Side of a Cow? A check doesn't necessarily have to be written on paper. It can be written on...

False

Did American Airlines Receive Billions in Federal Aid Then Lay Off 30,000 Employees? A tweet attempted to raise the alarm on the airline's alleged pay discrepancies for rank-and-file...

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Are 70% of US Adults Amazon Prime Members? Amazon "Prime Day" is not exactly a niche shopping holiday.

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Is Starbucks Facing Supplies Shortages? Even the ubiquitous coffee chain has its limits.

True

Are These Stiletto Crocs Real? "The question of taste is a very subjective value," the creative director of the fashion...

True

Is Walmart Going Bagless on July 1? Walmart has implemented some bagless initiatives over the years.

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Is Alex Rodriguez Launching New Makeup? It's called The Blur Stick.

True

In early May 2021, Target announced that it would no longer sell Pokemon cards over safety concerns.

Did Target Temporarily Halt Pokemon Card Sales Over Safety Concerns? The decision reportedly came after an altercation in a parking lot.

True