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Is This a Real Image of a Partial Solar Eclipse Over the Great Pyramid of Giza?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Nov 6, 2022 An Egyptian photographer created something stunning.
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A stand-up comedian named John Crist shot a sketch having a meltdown while pretending to be KPRC-TV traffic reporter Anavid Reyes.

Anavid Reyes 'Traffic Reporter Meltdown' Video Is a Comedy Sketch

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 1, 2022 The video was the creative work of a stand-up comedian named John Crist.
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A confusing headline said Universal Studios Orlando Closes Location Permanently.

Universal Studios Orlando Is Not Closing Permanently

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 10, 2022 Readers may have noticed a headline in their Google Discover feeds that said, "Universal Studios ...
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Nature, Outdoors, Land

Is This a Real Photo of an Autumnal Lake in Vermont?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 7, 2022 A beautiful image of a lake in Vermont has serious autumn vibes.
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Collage, Advertisement, Poster

No, This Video Doesn't Show Iranian Father Dancing at His Daughter's Funeral

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 30, 2022 The miscaptioned clip — which is actually from a television show — surfaced on social media as w ...
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Is this a real video of a shark swimming in a flooded Fort Myers street during Hurricane Ian?

Hurricane Ian: Is Video of Shark Swimming in Flooded Fort Myers Street Real?

Written by:
David Emery
Sep 29, 2022 The video, which went viral instantly, was allegedly shot in the Devonwood neighborhood of Fort ...
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A TikTok video supposedly showed a garbage truck bursting into flames.

Is the 'Garbage Truck Bursts into Flames' Video Real?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 23, 2022 A video shows a garbage truck spewing a liquid and bursting into flames after pulling up to a ho ...
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A man on TikTok claimed that he was charged more than $70k by DoorDash after exploiting a glitch.

Was a Man Charged $70K After Exploiting a DoorDash Glitch?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 22, 2022 According to the rumor, a man was charged more than $70,000 after DoorDash ...
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A rumor in TikTok videos says that King Charles III has security or bodyguards who use fake arms or hands to conceal guns or other rifles inside their clothing.

Does Video Show Charles' Security with Fake Arms and Hands?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 22, 2022 A TikTok video with tens of millions of views claimed that "inanimate" hands were visible for th ...
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A young boy raised $32,600 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital from donations received at his lemonade stand near the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.

Did a Boy Raise $32K for St. Jude from Sturgis Lemonade Stand?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 21, 2022 A viral Facebook post told the story of a young boy who raised tens of thousands of dollars and ...
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Outer Space, Space, Universe

Is This a Sunset Seen from Space?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sep 21, 2022 The photo in question came from a stock image site.
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A TikTok video from 2020 appeared to show Queen Elizabeth II in a selfie video captured by a member of the royal Queen's Guard also known as a Beefeater.

Did a Royal Guard Film a TikTok Selfie with Queen Elizabeth II?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 9, 2022 Readers asked about a TikTok video that appeared to show a member of the Queen's Guard recording ...
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People gather outside Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been placed under medical supervision because doctors are "concerned for Her Majesty's health." Members of the royal family traveled to Scotland to be with the 96-year-old monarch. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Was There a Double Rainbow Around Buckingham Palace After the Queen’s Death?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 8, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 on Sept. 8, 2022.
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A video captioned as water park in China or waterpark in China showed hundreds of people in inflatable rubber tubes floating in a wave swimming pool.

Is This 'Water Park in China' Wave Pool Video Real?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 8, 2022 A video claimed to show scores of people crammed into a wave pool at a water park in China. Was ...
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video of lightning striking building and tree

Is This Real Video of a Lightning Strike?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug 25, 2022 The video contains a lot of swearing, for obvious reasons.
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Is This Sky Camping?

Do These Photos Show People 'Sky Camping'?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug 9, 2022 True or false, you'll only catch us "sky camping" inside the cabin of an airplane.
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According to a Facebook post a couple in Namibia installed a baby deposit box or baby saver box

Are Photos of a 'Baby Deposit Box' in Namibia Real?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 9, 2022 "Just place the baby there and press a button there for notification so the baby can be picked u ...
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A Facebook post said of a video that a humpback whale swallows two girls in California but the reality was that the November 2020 incident in Avila Beach did not involve either woman landing in the animal's mouth.

Is the 'Humpback Whale Swallows Two Girls in California' Video Real?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 1, 2022 Two women who were enjoying a day of kayaking received the surprise of their lives when they had ...
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An online video titled as "Brazil in a nutshell" or "another day in Night City" did not show real-world gun violence captured on video.

'Brazil in a Nutshell' Street Gunfire Video Shows TV Series Filming

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 27, 2022 According to HoaxEye, a video of men on a motorcycle trading gunfire with others in a Brazilian ...
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Air Conditioner, Appliance

Will Shading AC Unit With Canopy Lower Energy Bills?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jul 26, 2022 While it is better for your AC unit to be in the shade, a canopy or an umbrella likely isn't eno ...
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