Fauxtography

Numerous photographs and videos circulate on the Internet. Some are real. Some are fake. Some are real, but have been given false backstories.

Does Pic Show Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell with the Pope? The photo in question was reportedly taken circa 2003.

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Was an ‘Omicron’ Movie Made in the ’60s? The only thing the internet loves more than a good prediction is pretending that a...

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Is This Eazy-E with Betty White? A composite image is made up of two or more photographs.

False

Is Coal-Powered Energy Charging These Electric Cars? Another meme bites the dust.

False

Did This Comic Strip Reference ‘China Virus’ in 1957? In that year, superhero The Phantom encouraged mask use to prevent a mysterious illness.

False

No, a Photo Doesn’t Show Biden’s Feet Missing A photograph posted by the White House sparked some rather intense speculation.

False

No, This Is Not Kyle Rittenhouse Wearing KKK Garb as a Child This isn't the first time that this photo has been used to smear someone.

False

Is K-Y Krispy Kreme Lube a Genuine Product? We don't imagine that sticky lubricants would sell well.

False

Did This Squirrel’s Poop Land on Another Squirrel? This scenario is, in fact, something that could just be made up.

False

Did Gas Prices Rise to $6.99 in Lancaster, California? One small clue in this viral picture showed the reality behind it.

False

Is Joshua Ladu the Tallest Man in the World at 9 feet 8? Someone may be stretching the truth.

False

Was a Missing Submarine with 80 Sailors Found? We looked into the origins of an impressive photograph.

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