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Suit, Clothing, Coat

Was Biden a 'Full Professor' at the University of Pennsylvania?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
April 15, 2022 And how much was he paid for the gig?
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Did a WTC Leaseholder Buy Terrorism Insurance Just Before 9/11?

Written by:
David Emery
Sept. 13, 2016 A longstanding urban legend holds that World Trade Center leaseholder Larry Silverstein "fortuit ...
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The claim is that a photograph shows an electric car charging at a diesel generator car charging station which uses 36 gallons to provide a 200-mile charge.

Is This a 'Diesel Car Charging Station' for Electric Cars?

Written by:
Dan Evon
July 12, 2021 Is this really a "diesel car charging station"? The electric car industry is much larger than a ...
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Pic Shows Humanlike Bones in Gray Whale's Front Fins?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Sept. 7, 2023 "Them whales evolving into humanoids," one social media user commented on the viral pic.
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Video Shows Students at an Asian 'Influencer School'?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug. 29, 2023 "This is next level, a legion of influencers to influence ... you," one social media user commented.
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A Baby Turtle 'Enjoys a Cleaning' in This Viral Vid?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug. 25, 2023 The coin-sized reptile appears to be smiling as it's scrubbed with a toothbrush.
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Did Obama Once Say Democrats Rigged Elections?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 17, 2023 He allegedly made the remark at a 2008 presidential campaign rally in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
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Video from Beach Party in Kyiv Proves War in Ukraine Is a Hoax?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug. 7, 2023 "The war in Ukraine is FAKE," one social media user commented.
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Was 'Sound of Freedom' Funder Fabian Marta Arrested in Felony Child Kidnapping Case?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug. 4, 2023 By email, the circuit court's public information officer in St. Louis said, "There was not suffi ...
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Did Kodak Hide Invention of the Digital Camera in the '70s to Avoid Loss of Film Sales?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
July 30, 2023 As the legend goes, a young engineer at Kodak invented the world's first digital camera in the 1 ...
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Will US Passport Holders Be Required to Get a Visa to Enter EU in 2024?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
July 26, 2023 On social media, some users described it as the "end" of "visa-free" travel for U.S. passport ho ...
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A blue book says, "Welcome to Sex! Your no-silly-questions guide to sexuality, pleasure and figuring it out." The book was written by Dr. Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes.

Did 'Welcome to Sex' Become a No. 1 Bestseller on Amazon?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 20, 2023 The claim spread as Australian discount department store chain Big W removed the book from their ...
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pigeons

Can WD-40 Really Do All That?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan. 1, 2007 Do 45 life hacks listed here, including deterring pigeons, only require a can of WD-40?
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Did Joe Biden Lie About a Drunken Driver's Killing His Wife?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sept. 28, 2020 A few weeks after Biden was first elected to the U.S. Senate, his wife and 1-year-old daughter w ...
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How Accurate Is 'The Price They Paid' Essay?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
June 27, 2005 A popular essay outlines the fates of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, but many o ...
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silent fireworks

Are Silent Fireworks Real?

Written by:
Dan Evon
July 3, 2018 "Silent fireworks" shows are a thing, but they don't employ a newly-invented form of noise-suppr ...
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Person, Human, Tie

Was 'Diversity Day' Episode of 'The Office' Canceled?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Sept. 2, 2021 To "assume" makes an ass out of "u" and the media.
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Mosquito, Invertebrate, Insect

Bill Gates Releasing Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in Florida? Here's the Whole Story

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
June 3, 2021 No, it's not another microchip conspiracy.
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fake photo of donald trump's parents in kkk robes

Was Donald Trump's Father Arrested at a KKK Rally?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Feb. 28, 2016 A 1927 New York Times article about KKK arrests mentioned Donald Trump's father Fred, but the re ...
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Did Greta Thunberg Delete Tweet Claiming Climate Change Will Wipe Out Humanity by 2023?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
March 17, 2023 Numerous tweets from conservative pundits misread the claim repeated by Thunberg, GritPost, and ...
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