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Is McDonald’s Giving Free Lunches to School Kids During Pandemic?
A few McDonald's locations in the U.S. made a major announcement about kids' meals.
Is Chick-fil-A Giving Away Its Food Free for a Year?
Always check the expiration date on social media promotions.
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Did an NYC Restaurant Get a License To Serve Human Flesh?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does a Viral Video Show ‘Paralysis’ Pills in Turkish Snack Sold in the US?
The image of two small tablets inside a Luppo coconut cream bar caused widespread concern — and widespread misinformation — in November 2019.
Did Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named ‘Miss Childress’?
An intriguing rumor about cultural theft and fried chicken lacks concrete evidence but alludes to a deeper truth.
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.
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.
Was a Man Paralyzed After Eating 413 Chicken Nuggets?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
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A viral video took off on Facebook in June 2019, but its claims about food safety were far from unadulterated.
Can You Tell If a Banana Is “Chemically Ripened” by Looking at It?
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Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Did Nostradamus Predict the COVID-19 Pandemic?
If only people recognized "predictions" before the calamitous events they supposedly anticipate.
Is Hobby Lobby Refusing To Close Stores Because of a Message from God?
Hobby Lobby reportedly sent a letter to employees explaining its stores were staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic because, in part, CEO David Green's wife had received reassurances from God.