Did Lawmakers Demand the Pentagon Disclose If It Developed Weaponized Ticks?
A curious amendment to the 2020 Defense Authorization Act demands answers on the question of U.S.-developed insect bioweapons.
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Is Indianapolis’ Area Code a Tribute to the Survivors of a Naval Tragedy?
A local legend connects the 1945 sinking of the USS Indianapolis to telephone service.
Did John McCain Cause a Fire Aboard the USS Forrestal that Killed 134 People?
A fabricated story blames the fluke 1967 aircraft carrier fire on the negligence of then-Navy bomber pilot and future United States Senator John McCain.
Did Jane Fonda Betray American POWs in North Vietnam?
The long-standing claim that Jane Fonda turned smuggled messages from U.S. POWs over to their North Vietnamese captors is false.
Does Arlington National Cemetery’s Honor Guard Follow These Strict Rules?
A popular viral item describes the duties and obligations of honor guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Returning Soldier Finds Family Dead
A serviceman returning from deployment discovers his wife died while he was away, and his children have starved to death.
Were Escape Kits Smuggled to WWII POWs in Monopoly Games?
Escape kits were smuggled to some Allied POWs during World War II by being cleverly concealed in Monopoly game sets.
Uniformed Veteran Kicked Out of Child’s School
A misleading social media page claimed a uniformed veteran was kicked out of his daughter's school because his attire was offensive.
Do a Net Worth Over $1 Million Disqualify You from Military Service?
A long-circulating rumor holds that individuals with a high net worth are ineligible to serve in the military due to a potential for insubordination.
General Pershing on How to Stop Islamic Terrorists
U.S. General John J. Pershing did not effectively discourage Muslim terrorists in the Philippines by killing them and burying their bodies along with those of pigs.
Saltpeter in the Military
Does the U.S. Army secretly feed new recruits saltpeter in order to suppress their sexual urges?
Why Are Coins Left on Headstones?
Modern tradition holds that leaving coins on military tombstones denotes visits from living soldiers.
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Were Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Created as an ‘Anti-Masturbatory Morning Meal’?
Numerous websites exaggerated the role of J.H. Kellogg's odd beliefs about sexual health in the creation of the breakfast cereal.
Are Ingredients in ‘Impossible’ and ‘Beyond Meat’ Burgers Indistinguishable from Dog Food?
The burger-imitation products do share a few ingredients with some brands of vegan, grain-free “ultra-premium” dog food.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook or Instagram from Making Your Posts Public?
"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"
Did ‘Fox and Friends’ Call Fred Rogers an ‘Evil, Evil Man’?
The segment prompted numerous rebuttals condemning the "maliciousness of the attack" on the legacy of the children's TV host.
Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?
Snopes spoke to the artist behind the painting, who could not corroborate August 2019 news reports that cited anonymous sources.