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Is Starbucks Offering $100 Coupons During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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Did Dolphins and Swans ‘Return’ to Italian Waterways Amid COVID-19 Lockdown?
A few wildlife sightings were excitedly shared across social media as a note of sunny news amid the bleak reality of the coronavirus pandemic.
Is Quaden Bayles 18 Years Old?
After receiving financial support from a wide range of celebrities, a bullied boy with dwarfism was accused of lying about his age.
Did Televangelist Jim Bakker Say ‘God Will Create a Holy Line of Trumps’?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did NFL Star Patrick Mahomes Buy Dinner for All Patrons at a Restaurant?
The Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback helped his team win the Super Bowl on Feb. 2, 2020.
Did a 2012 Tweet Predict Kobe’s Death?
An eerily prescient tweet gained prominence after the tragic demise of basketball legend Kobe Bryant in January 2020.
Is This Kobe Bryant Playing ‘Moonlight Sonata’?
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Were GOP Senators Overheard Saying ‘We’re Up Shit’s Creek’ About Impeachment?
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Did Trump Vow to ‘Terminate’ Social Security?
The president articulated several different plans for payroll taxes during a press conference at his golf club in August 2020.
Did Kamala Harris Say ’After Trump’s Gone, We’ll Be Coming for You Next’?
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