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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 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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Did Obama Sign Executive Order Banning the Pledge of Allegiance in Schools Nationwide?

Did Obama Sign Executive Order Banning the Pledge of Allegiance in Schools Nationwide?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
Aug 16, 2016 Umimaginative fake news publishers have recycled an old hoax about President Obama's banning the ...
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Adam Sandler Death Hoax

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Jan 13, 2017 Reports that actor Adam Sandler has been found dead are fake news.
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John Madden Death Hoax (2014)

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 27, 2016 False reports in 2014 and 2016 that the former NFL coach had passed away came from an article or ...
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Did Meghan Markle's Net Worth Make the Queen 'Cringe'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 12, 2020 Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their son, Archie, moved away from the royal family to Montecit ...
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Was Dustin Diamond Charged with Murder After a Stabbing Victim Died?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
Jan 1, 2015 Has actor Dustin Diamond been charged with murder after stabbing a man at a bar?
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No, Dustin “Screech” Diamond Was Not Killed in a Prison Riot

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Snopes Staff
Oct 15, 2020 A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Did Prince Harry 'Admit' Meghan Markle Might Not Be 'The One'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 14, 2020 We don't recommend looking for news about Meghan Markle and the royal family on a website that c ...
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Did Jaleel White's Net Worth Leave Family 'in Tears'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 5, 2020 The actor famous for playing Steve Urkel on "Family Matters" was the subject of yet another deat ...
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Was a Live Morgue Employee Cremated by Mistake?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Mar 3, 2017 "While he was sleeping, another employee mistook him for the corpse of a 52-year old car acciden ...
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OUTDATED: Kirk Douglas Death Hoax

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 7, 2017 Actor Kirk Douglas passed away in February 2020, not in December 2017 when an old death hoax cir ...
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