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Did a Texas Man Confess to Kidnapping 79 People While Disguised as an Alien?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Dec 6, 2018 We're still not sure why dressing as an alien is necessary for engaging in this activity.
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A headline that says the military arrested FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks was labeled satire.

No, FEMA's Erik Hooks Wasn't Arrested in Aftermath of Maui Wildfires

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug 23, 2023 Multiple websites spread the rumor without a disclaimer saying it originated with an article tha ...
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Were Two Altar Boys Arrested for Putting Marijuana in a Cathedral's Censer?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 6, 2018 "Surely people have left the cathedral happier than ever."
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Let's Go Brandon

Was the Star of a ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Gay Porn Series Arrested for Beating Up Nazis?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 25, 2022 The less said about this rumor the better.
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pregnant mortuary worker

Was a Morgue Worker Arrested After Giving Birth to a Dead Man's Baby?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec 2, 2010 "A 38-year-old female mortuary worker is being held on $250,000 bond after becoming pregnant by ...
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liz cheney sentence to hang to death

No, the US Military Did Not Sentence Liz Cheney To Hang to Death

Written by:
David Emery
Apr 24, 2023 If former Rep. Liz Cheney had been sentenced to death, odds are you wouldn't have read it first ...
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space force commander arrested for treason

No, US Space Force Commander Wasn't Arrested for Treason

Written by:
David Emery
Apr 24, 2023 The story originated with a website that describes its content as "humor, parody, and satire."
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Prince's Music Vault Contained 37,000 Hours of Billy Joel Covers?

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 3, 2016 An article reporting that Prince's music vault contained nothing but Billy Joel cover songs came ...
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Did a Man Sue Himself After Being Hit by His Boomerang?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jul 8, 2015 Larry Rutman supposedly won $300,000 in a judgment against himself after he was hit in the head ...
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No, Anti-Trans Writer Graham Linehan Isn't Dead

Written by:
Damakant Jayshi
Apr 14, 2023 In mid-April 2023, rumors of the death of television writer and anti-trans activist Graham Lineh ...
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Pokémon Was Originally Designed for Satanists

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jul 12, 2016 A satirical 2012 interview with Pokémon's creator has reappeared thanks to the popularity of Pok ...
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No, the World Economic Forum Hasn't Ordered Governments to Legalize Marriage With Animals

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Mar 7, 2023 The World Economic Forum doesn't have the power to order governments to do anything, anyway.
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rumor: military units now searching for george soros who is missing.

No, George Soros Hasn't 'Gone Missing' in Geneva

Written by:
David Emery
Mar 5, 2023 The claim originated with a Twitter account known for fabricating breaking news stories.
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Radiohead Fans Left Red-Faced After Applauding Tuning Session?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jun 26, 2017 A flower shop’s tweet made the hoax go viral.
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A satirical article had a headline that read as follows: Burglar sues homeowner after being raped by German shepherds while stuck in the pet door for the house.

Did a Burglar Sue a Homeowner After Being Raped by German Shepherds While Stuck in a Dog Door?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jan 23, 2023 According to the story, the burglar sued for $850,000 in damages. But did this really happen?
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Was P. Diddy arrested for the murder of Tupac Shakur?

No, Sean Combs Wasn't Arrested for the Murder of Tupac Shakur

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 17, 2014 Rumor: Sean Combs (Puff Daddy) was arrested for the murder of Tupac Shakur.
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Did a Burglar Snort Dried Sperm, Contracting Syphilis and Herpes?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 13, 2022 A stomach-churning variation of a classic "dumb criminal" tale.
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A false rumor said that celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay directed his entire staff to "take a knee" and refuse service to Miami Dolphins players over national anthem protests against police brutality.

Did Gordon Ramsay Have Staff 'Take a Knee,' Refuse to Serve Miami Dolphins?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Oct 3, 2017 A notorious fake news site spread a rumor that Ramsay rudely ejected Miami Dolphins from his res ...
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Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn Death Hoax (2018)

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec 31, 2018 Contrary to a false report circulating in 2018, country singer Loretta Lynn did not die after ch ...
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Daniel Schwartz the CEO of Tim Hortons was not arrested for possession of child pornography.

No, Tim Hortons CEO Was Not Arrested

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 21, 2022 This rumor about the CEO of the Canadian breakfast company originated on a website that claims t ...
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