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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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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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Symbol of the international raelian movement

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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The CDC website updated a flu guidance page to say pregnant people instead of pregnant women.

Did CDC Change 'Pregnant Women' to 'Pregnant People' in Flu Guidance?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 3, 2022 A November 2022 search of the CDC's website returned hundreds of instances of both phrases.
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A rumor said that Home Depot donated money to Herschel Walker's campaign, with a tweet claiming $1.75 million.

Did Home Depot Donate to Herschel Walker's Campaign?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 10, 2022 The truth of the matter regarding Home Depot and Walker, a Georgia Republican candidate for U.S. ...
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A Facebook rumor claimed that the Keller Independent School District in Texas banned the diary written by Anne Frank and the Bible.

Were Anne Frank's Diary and the Bible 'Banned' by a Texas School District?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 18, 2022 Controversial subjects like these often lead social media users to make comments before they gra ...
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Does Video Show Capitol Police Opening Gates for Rioters?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jan 6, 2021 Footage of law enforcement officers supposedly condoning trespassing garnered millions of views.
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President Joe Biden

Did Biden Admin 'Fund Crack Pipes' To 'Advance Racial Equity'?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Feb 8, 2022 News reports in February 2022 grossly misrepresented the facts about a federal harm reduction pr ...
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Word, Text, Transportation

Did Ohio Unveil Inaccurate Wright Brothers' Design on New License Plate?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Oct 21, 2021 The state has long hailed itself as the "birthplace of aviation" after the historic achievements ...
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The claim is that a Southwest Airlines pilot or other employee hung a Gadsen flag that said don't tread on me from a cockpit on a grounded plane.

Did a Southwest Airlines Employee Fly a 'Don't Tread On Me' Flag from Cockpit?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 12, 2021 We looked to find the origins of the viral photograph of the Gadsden flag.
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Clothing, Apparel, Person

Was Jill Biden Joe Biden's Babysitter?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb 22, 2021 Memes are not the best source for factual information.
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Has Rudy Giuliani Been Disbarred?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 12, 2021 As public anger grew over the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters, some point ...
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Face, Person, Human

Rep. Clyde, Officer Fanone, and the Handshake That Wasn't

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jun 18, 2021 D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone was beaten and tased by Jan. 6 rioters, suffering a traumatic ...
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Computer Keyboard, Computer Hardware, Computer

No, UNICEF Didn't Say Blocking Kids From Porn Violates Their Rights

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jun 8, 2021 Misleading headlines distorted a discussion paper about digital tools and human rights.
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FALSE: Facebook Privacy Removal

Did David Hogg Attend a California High School?

Do Facebook 'Copy and Paste, Don't Share' Posts Make Your Account Hackable?