COVID-19 Vaccine
fauxtography
Russia Ukraine
China
Media Literacy
Fact ChecksMedical
They say that laughter is the best medicine, but often our best humor comes from medicine itself.
Bruce Lee

Did Bruce Lee Die from Drinking Too Much Water?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Nov 21, 2022 It sounds far-fetched, but a condition called hyponatremia can result from having too much water ...
Read More
LSD acid orange juice man

Did Man Who Used LSD Believe Himself To Be a Glass of Orange Juice?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 10, 1999 The "orange juice man" was one of the most ubiquitous pieces of LSD scarelore in the 1960s.
Read More

Was the World's Youngest Mother Only 5 Years Old?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 21, 2004 Lina Medina, a Peruvian girl from the Andean village of Ticrapo who made medical history when sh ...
Read More
Does microwaving foods in plastic containers release cancer-causing agents into the foods?

Does Microwaving Foods In Plastic Containers Cause Cancer?

Written by:
David Mikkelson Jessica Lee
Feb 14, 2002 From TikTok videos to viral emails — for decades, warnings have circulated online about the alle ...
Read More
Is This a Photograph of a 12-Week Fetus?

Is This a Photograph of a 12-Week Fetus?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 9, 2013 An image many have viewed as a photograph of first trimester fetus is actually a picture of a ha ...
Read More
do you need to drink eight glasses of water

Do You Need Eight Glasses of Water Per Day?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 6, 2001 In general, we need to take in enough water to replace the amount we lose daily.
Read More

Will Drinking Water in the Mornings Prevent Heart Attacks and Cure Diseases?

Written by:
Snopes Staff
Oct 17, 2010 Claims that certain healthful benefits can be gained by eating or drinking particular items at s ...
Read More
Did a Woman Overdose from a Fentanyl-Laced Dollar Bill?

Did a Woman OD from a Fentanyl-Laced Dollar Bill at a Nashville McDonald's?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jul 12, 2022 Scarelore over fentanyl-laced dollar bills has swept the internet.
Read More
Person, Human, Flag

Are Missouri's Pregnant Patients Being Denied Cancer Treatment Due to New Abortion Ban?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 6, 2022 Cancer care could be affected by restrictive abortion laws that took effect in early summer 2022 ...
Read More
Bottle of canola oil.

Is Ordinary Use of Canola Oil Dangerous?

Written by:
Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson
Feb 6, 2001 Rapeseed oil has been used for cooking for centuries in Europe, India, China, and Japan.
Read More
Do Automobiles Produce Potentially Cancer Causing Levels of Benzene?

Do Automobiles Produce Potentially Cancer-Causing Levels of Benzene?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 7, 2009 Contrary to online scarelore, automobile components do not emit dangerous levels of cancer-causi ...
Read More
mri images of fetuses

Do These Images Show MRIs of Fetuses?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
May 31, 2022 When science becomes nightmarish.
Read More
Text, Electronics, Computer

No, Walmart Did Not Say in Sept. 2021 That Customers in Canada Would Need Vaccination Proof

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Sep 28, 2021 A bogus meme, presented as an official company announcement, was widely shared on social media i ...
Read More
Person, Human, Lab Coat

Yes, You Still Need a Booster After Being Infected with Omicron

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jan 19, 2022 While timelines vary, everyone agrees that vaccinations only help reduce your chances of infection.
Read More
Betty White died

Did Betty White Say She Got COVID Booster 3 Days Before She Died?

Written by:
David Emery
Jan 2, 2022 The rumor bubbled up out of nowhere on social media.
Read More

Was 2020 a 'Typical Year' for US Deaths Despite COVID-19?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jan 5, 2021 Here's another meme using misleading information to cast doubt on the seriousness of the coronav ...
Read More
deaths from omicron variant

Is It True That No One Has Died with Omicron Variant?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Dec 9, 2021 Early studies indicate the strain may cause less severe COVID-19 symptoms compared to its precur ...
Read More
Person, Human, Glasses

Are People Receiving Vaccines With More Ingredients Than FDA Approved?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Oct 27, 2021 Allegedly, shots contained more than double the ingredients federal regulators OK'd.
Read More
Clothing, Apparel, Coat

Did Fauci Spend Taxpayer Dollars on ‘Cruel and Unnecessary’ Tests on Beagles?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 18, 2021 Allocated government funds for the experiments reportedly totaled more than $1.8 million.
Read More
Person, Human, Glasses

Did Michael Yeadon Say COVID-19 Vaccine Will Kill Recipients Within 2 Years?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
May 5, 2021 The former pharmaceutical employee has spouted widely discredited conspiracy theories.
Read More
Most Searched

Did President Trump Reverse President Obama's Turkey Pardons?
In early June 2022, we received reader mail that asked us to look into whether former US President Donald Trump tweeted to his supporters on January 6, 2021, the day of the US Capitol riot, to remain peaceful with no violence and to support our Capitol Police and law enforcement.

Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?
Facebook logo surrounded by angry emojis.

Facebook Privacy Warning