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Did Melania Trump 'Dig Up' the Rose Garden at the White House?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug 25, 2020 Roses don't live forever, but this faux scandal may.
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A blue book says, "Welcome to Sex! Your no-silly-questions guide to sexuality, pleasure and figuring it out." The book was written by Dr. Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes.

Did 'Welcome to Sex' Become a No. 1 Bestseller on Amazon?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 20, 2023 The claim spread as Australian discount department store chain Big W removed the book from their ...
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Human Meat Project

'Human Meat Project' Is Performance Art

Written by:
David Emery
Dec 9, 2022 The Human Meat Project website appears to advocate cannibalism as the solution to climate change ...
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Does 4th of July Video Show Hunter Biden Sniffing Cocaine at White House?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 6, 2023 Numerous posts tried to connect the actual discovery of cocaine in the White House to Hunter Bid ...
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Participants at the 2023 NYC Drag March chanted we're here we're queer we're coming for your children.

Does Video Show NYC Drag Marchers Chanting, 'We're Coming for Your Children'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 26, 2023 The video went viral on Twitter in late June 2023.
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We looked into whether U.S. Representative Maxine Waters introduced a bill to rename Memorial Day as George Floyd Day.

Is Maxine Waters Changing 'Memorial Day' to 'George Floyd Day'?

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 28, 2021 The credibility of a rumor does not increase when placed on a colorful background.
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Does King Charles' Scepter Contain Controversial 'Great Star of Africa' Diamond?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 15, 2023 Critics of the royal family believe the gem represents British colonization, claiming it was "st ...
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Person, Human, Helicopter

Did Biden Fart in Front of the Duchess of Cornwall?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Nov 8, 2021 As they say, whoever spread the rumor was the one who laid the boomer.
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A claim that Budweiser won't be at Oktoberfest for the first time in 75 years is labeled satire.

Budweiser Brands Won't Be at Oktoberfest for the First Time in 75 Years?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Apr 24, 2023 The rumor surfaced in light of right-wing backlash to Bud Light partnering with Dylan Mulvaney, ...
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Tucker Carlson was listed as a member of the "Dan White Society" in his college yearbook.

Was Tucker Carlson in the Dan White Society?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 22, 2021 Dan White assassinated Supervisor Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the hist ...
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Did the Dalai Lama Ask a Boy To ‘Suck My Tongue’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Apr 10, 2023 The Tibetan leader's social media account later apologized "for the hurt his words may have caused.”
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Google Ramadan Doodle

Was a Google Doodle Created for Ramadan But Not for Easter?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 22, 2019 Google traditionally avoids making Doodles involving ANY overtly religious holiday.
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Soda, Beverage, Drink

Did Coca-Cola Add 'Try To Be Less White' to Cans?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Feb 24, 2021 Photographs of the supposed new line of Coke cans appeared online after a controversy over anti- ...
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Were Pro-Trump Mobs Storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 Actually Antifa?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 6, 2021 There was no evidence anyone but a mob of Trump supporters stormed Capitol grounds.
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Person, Human, Military Uniform

Did US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Die After Hit With a Fire Extinguisher?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Feb 16, 2021 The medical examiner ruled Sicknick died of natural causes after confronting rioters at the Capitol.
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A Facebook post claimed to come from a group of U.S. veterans who participated in the Vietnam War named the Bunker Boys who penned an open letter to WNBA star Brittney Griner.

Did a 'Bunker Boys' Vietnam Vet Group Write a Letter to Brittney Griner?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 14, 2022 A message board post provided a clue that appeared to lead to answers.
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Did Ye's Tweet Contain the Symbol of a UFO-Based Religious Movement?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec 2, 2022 The rapper was suspended from Twitter for a tweet Elon Musk characterized as a violation of the ...
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Was Ye Actually Suspended from Twitter for Posting Unflattering Pic of Musk?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec 2, 2022 The rapper formerly known as Kanye West was suspended, again, from Twitter in early December 2022.
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Was a Swastika Logo Displayed at the 2022 APEC CEO Summit?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 2, 2022 As it turns out, the symbol's resemblance to a swastika depends a lot on the color of the backgr ...
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Did Budweiser Tweet and Delete This About the World Cup Games in Qatar?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Nov 18, 2022 The last minute turnaround on alcohol policy caught tournament organizers (and a major sponsor) ...
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