Was a Couple Arrested Based on an 1868 Law Making It Illegal for ‘Midgets’ to Have Sex?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Did Alabama Bless ‘Incest’ Marriages Between Brothers and Sisters, Uncles and Nieces?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Will THC Be Removed From Drug-Test Screenings Starting on Aug. 30?
Are you a medical-marijuana licensee in the state of Oklahoma?
Can Eligible People Get Money From the Equifax Breach Settlement?
We know this much: The compensation settlement is the real deal.
Is It Illegal to Have More Than Two Dildos in a Home in Arizona?
Various states still have a lot of odd laws on the books, but are lawmakers really regulating the number of dildos one can own in Arizona?
Did the Supreme Court Rule in 1943 That No One Can Be Forced to Participate in Patriotic Rituals?
The Supreme Court's 1943 ruling applied to school board officials and other government entities, not private sector enterprises such as the NFL.
Do U.S. Citizens Have the Right to Resist ‘Unlawful Arrest’?
It's probably best not to get your legal advice from social media.
Does Iowa Grant Gun Permits to Blind People?
Reports about a 2011 change to Iowa's gun licensing rules in Iowa went viral after a mass school shooting in 2018.
Does the ‘Bar’ in ‘Bar Exam’ Denote a Secret Lawyers’ Conspiracy?
A "sovereign citizen" conspiracy theory about the licensing of lawyers is riddled with bad logic and historical inaccuracies.
Is Oral Sex Still Illegal in 18 States?
Although some states still have anti-sodomy laws on the books, they are unenforceable because of a 2003 Supreme Court ruling.
Did Michael Jordan Sue a Grocery Store for $10 Million?
The former NBA superstar won a hefty award in 2015 after filing suit against the Dominick's grocery chain for using his name in an advertisement without his permission.
Extraterrestrial Contact Law
No federal law actually prohibits U.S. citizens from having contact with extraterrestrial beings.
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The clickbait never sleeps.
Does This 1860 Painting Depict a Time Traveler Holding an iPhone?
Even our team at Snopes can’t prove if people have gone back in time.
Was ‘Trans Species Man’ Who Identifies as a Deer Shot By Hunters?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Dr. Roger Hodkinson Call COVID-19 a Hoax?
Whoever that person on the viral call may be, you should know Canadian medical organizations have released statements refuting his comments.
Are US Truckers Planning a Nationwide Strike Over Thanksgiving?
Organizing large-scale strikes ranges from difficult to nearly impossible for the trucking industry in its current form.
