Military

Myths are important symbols of cultural unity, and perhaps no myths are more important in the modern era than the military myths that establish our national heritage and remind us of the values our nation stands for.

Did the British Drop a Wooden Bomb on a Decoy German Airfield? During WWII the Germans built wooden airplanes and sometimes complete airfields to keep the Allies...

Unproven

Can veterans' spouses get Florida teaching certificates without bachelor's degrees?

Can Veterans’ Spouses Get Florida Teaching Certificates Without Degrees? A new law makes it easier for military veterans, but not their spouses, to obtain...

False

‘Military Polymer Drone Flies’ Are Just Bugs Bugs aren't real?

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No, the US Military Didn’t Hang Tom Vilsack A prodigious purveyor of junk news strikes again.

Labeled Satire

Is This a Real Video of a Queen’s Guard Shooting at a Tourist? The guards really don’t like to be bothered.

False

No, a Video Doesn’t Show Finland Moving Tanks to the Russian Border The video shows Finnish tanks being transported for a military exercise taking place amid Russian...

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No, David Axelrod Hasn’t Been Arrested by the US Military The claim was made by a website that frequently makes fantastical (i.e., false) claims.

Labeled Satire

Does Video Show Russian Warship Exploding? One of Russia's most important warships was truly damaged, but this video?

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The Origins of ‘Taps’ An old rumor tells of how the "Taps" military bugle song supposedly originated from a...

False

Is Russia Using Mobile Crematoriums to Hide Evidence of Casualties in Ukraine? The crematoriums were reportedly in use in 2015, as well.

Unproven

Is This Tractor Towing a Russian Jet Captured in Ukraine? Ukrainian farmers have been filmed towing all sorts of abandoned military gear with their tractors.

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Video Doesn’t Show Ukraine Soldiers Killing Civilians in Chechnya The 2014 French drama film “The Search” is about Russia's invasion of Chechnya in 1999.

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