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Was a Cookie Recipe on a Headstone Only Made Public 'Over My Dead Body'?

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Bethania Palma
Nov 27, 2022 The recipe withstood the test of time.
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Was Suspect in Paul Pelosi Attack in the US Illegally?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Nov 4, 2022 David DePape, who is accused of severely injuring Paul Pelosi with a hammer, is a Canadian national.
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A video truly does show Winston Churchill losing his swimsuit after going backwards down a water slide.

Does Video Show Churchill Losing Swimsuit on Water Slide?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 14, 2022 "But in this footage, no one seems worried about being caught with their pants down."
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A rumor said that Home Depot donated money to Herschel Walker's campaign, with a tweet claiming $1.75 million.

Did Home Depot Donate to Herschel Walker's Campaign?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 10, 2022 The truth of the matter regarding Home Depot and Walker, a Georgia Republican candidate for U.S. ...
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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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Do Shein Clothes Contain Unhealthy Lead Levels?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug 18, 2022 The Chinese fast-fashion giant has a long history of environmental issues.
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Does This Photograph Show a Reusable Grocery List?

Does This Photo Show a Reusable Grocery List from 1920s?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 15, 2022 We're not convinced this would have been handier than a pencil and paper.
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Do Viral Photographs Show Lithium Extraction Mines in Chile?

Does Viral Photo Show a 'Toxic' Lithium Extraction Field?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 15, 2022 The Chilean Andes hold more than half of the world’s lithium, a metal primarily used in the prod ...
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Are Orcas Not a Whale, But Actually a Dolphin?

Are Orcas Not Whales But Dolphins?

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Madison Dapcevich
Aug 4, 2022 Dubbed the “killer whale,” orcas have mouths full of dozens of interlocking, 3-inch teeth.
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What’s Up with This Crab Meets ‘Symbiote’ Video?

What’s Up with This Crab Meets ‘Symbiote’ Video?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jul 27, 2022 And if you think this is interesting, check out penis fencing (more on that below).
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Did a 'Local' Restaurant Post This Note 'Today' About Inflation?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jul 18, 2022 An image of an October 2021 post went viral in July 2022, as inflation continued to push prices up.
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Does This Photo Show a Tasselled Wobbegong?

Does This Pic Show a Real Animal Called a 'Carpet Shark'?

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Madison Dapcevich
Jul 11, 2022 The so-called “carpet shark,” or tasseled wobbegong, is said to inhabit shallow coral reefs near ...
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The Damn Those Pesky Facts Quotes Meme showed eight quotes about Christianity and religion from Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Thomas Paine, and James Madison.

Is the 'Damn Those Pesky Facts' Quotes Meme Accurate?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 6, 2022 A meme purported to show eight quotes on the subject of religion from thre ...
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Did Members of Congress Provide 'Reconnaissance Tours' Before Capitol Riots?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jun 21, 2022 New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill made the assertion on a Facebook Live broadcast and has asked "ce ...
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In early June 2022, we received reader mail that asked us to look into whether former US President Donald Trump tweeted to his supporters on January 6, 2021, the day of the US Capitol riot, to remain peaceful with no violence and to support our Capitol Police and law enforcement.

Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 14, 2022 We looked at the context behind a meme that showed two messages purportedly tweeted by Trump on ...
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folded dollar bill laced with fentanyl

Are Folded, Fentanyl-Laced Dollar Bills a Safety Threat?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jun 13, 2022 A warning issued by a sheriff's office in Tennessee prompted scary headlines in several other st ...
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Was 'The Sound of Silence' Inspired by Art Garfunkel's Blind Friend, Sandy Greenberg?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jun 6, 2022 A Facebook post about the song's opening line "Hello darkness, my old friend?" went viral in the ...
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No, the Fairfax County Court Stenographer Wasn't 'Partying' With Depp During His Trial

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jun 3, 2022 A privately-employed court stenographer became a target online in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard de ...
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jacob albarado at robb elementary school

Did Border Patrol Officer Jacob Albarado Kill the Uvalde School Shooter?

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 31, 2022 Albarado truly rushed to the scene when he heard that there was a shooting at his daughter's sch ...
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gmail filtering emails

Is Gmail ‘Actively Suppressing’ Emails from Republicans?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
May 12, 2022 Or could it be a simple switch of spam settings?
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Amazon was not giving away pallets of lost packages for $1 on Facebook.

Is Amazon Giving Away Pallets of Lost Packages on Facebook?
Meta did not announce plans that they will soon begin charging people this summer to use Facebook.

'Facebook Will Start Charging This Summer' Is an Old Hoax

Was Suspect in Paul Pelosi Attack in the US Illegally?