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Was Robert De Niro Involved in a Child Sex Trafficking Ring?

12 June 2018 - The Hollywood actor's profane Tony Awards speech led to the recirculation of rumors that he was involved in a "prostitution ring that used children."

Did the ‘Distracted Boyfriend’ Meme Come From a 1920’s Silent Film?

11 June 2018 - Saying that Charlie Chaplin invented the "distracted boyfriend" meme is a bit of a stretch, but an early version of the viral image can be spotted in the 1922 short film "Pay Day."

Was James Doohan Shot Six Times on D-Day?

8 June 2018 - A popular meme recounting the actor's involvement with the D-Day invasion at Normandy is largely accurate, but some of the details are a little hazy.

Is ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ Getting Rebooted?

7 June 2018 - Yet another spurious rumor about an old show returning to the small screen appeared on Facebook in June 2018.

Did Roseanne Adopt an African Child After a Racism Kerfuffle?

7 June 2018 - A fake news site capitalized on controversy involving the comedian, claiming she adopted a black child from Africa to prove she wasn't racist.

Did Michelle Obama Tell ABC to Fire Roseanne Barr?

1 June 2018 - A Twitter user claimed — with no evidence — that the former First Lady ordered the network to cancel 'Roseanne.'

Did Sarah Sanders Offer Roseanne Barr a White House Job?

30 May 2018 - A widely shared Facebook post from the press secretary appeared to offer an official White House position to the controversial comedian.

Is This Amazing Bouquet Catch Real?

30 May 2018 - The clip purportedly showing a bridesmaid making an athletic bouquet catch originated with a clever commercial.

Does a Video Game Allow Players to Assume the Role of a School Shooter?

29 May 2018 - Survivors of mass shootings and those who have lost loved ones in them condemned the game "Active Shooter" ahead of its planned June 2018 release.

Was an ‘Ed, Edd n Eddy’ Reboot Announced by Cartoon Network?

24 May 2018 - Rumors about a return of the popular, long-running comedy cartoon have been repeatedly shot down by people involved with the show.

Will Snapchat’s ‘Cosmo After Dark’ Channel Show Pornography to Children?

23 May 2018 - "Cosmo After Dark" will feature content about sex, but this Snapchat channel isn't porn and will only be available to viewers 18 and older.