Fauxtography

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

Is This Samuel L. Jackson with MLK at a Pool Hall? This is a genuine photo of Martin Luther King Jr., but the man wearing shades...

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A photograph purportedly was the last photo taken of Genepil the last Queen of Mongolia moments before she was executed as part of the Stalinist repressions in Mongolia in 1938.

Does Photo Show Last Queen of Mongolia Before Execution? A viral tweet and a Reddit post on r/pics purported to show "the last photo...

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Is This CCTV Footage of Tonga Volcano Eruption? There are many incredible videos of the devastating volcanic eruption in Tonga, but this is...

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A Panic Attack During a CT Scan? Nope. A lesson on how hoaxes are created resulted in the creation of a hoax.

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Does Fauci’s Home Office Feature a Painting of Fauci? Singer Joan Baez painted a portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci to "honor you and all...

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Did NHS Issue Poster Warning COVID-19 Vaccine Causes Bell’s Palsy? A definitive link between COVID-19 vaccines and an increased risk of Bell's palsy has not...

False

elephant jumps out of suspension rail car

Did an Elephant Jump out of a Suspension Rail Car? No word if the elephant had to pay extra for trunk space.

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Did a Dog Escape an Alligator Pit? This video showcases a dog's, er, barkour skills, but it wasn't escaping an alligator pit.

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Did Bruce McCandless II Float Untethered in Space Over a Mountain Range? A famous photo of astronaut Bruce McCandless II floating untethered in space was "enhanced" with...

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