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Did Justin Trudeau Stop Teaching at a Vancouver Private School Under the Cloud of a Sex Scandal?

Did Justin Trudeau Stop Teaching at a Vancouver Private School Under the Cloud of a Sex Scandal?

Days before Canada's 2019 federal election, rumors emerged about the future prime minister's 2001 departure from the West Point Grey Academy.

Did 200 Nebraska Farmers Remain Silent at Auction So a Man Could Get His Farm Back?

Did 200 Nebraska Farmers Remain Silent at Auction So a Man Could Get His Farm Back?

A story circulating online since at least 2018 has murky origins.

Was ‘Hyram F. Suddfluffel’s’ Impeachment Message Real and Accurate?

Was ‘Hyram F. Suddfluffel’s’ Impeachment Message Real and Accurate?

Supporters of U. S. President Donald Trump gleefully shared a social media post that suggested impeaching the president could backfire spectacularly.

Are Pizza Hut and Papa John’s Refusing to Deliver to Striking GM Workers?

Are Pizza Hut and Papa John’s Refusing to Deliver to Striking GM Workers?

Social media users said restaurants in some locations were refusing to deliver to union halls.

Did Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named ‘Miss Childress’?

Did Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named ‘Miss Childress’?

An intriguing rumor about cultural theft and fried chicken lacks concrete evidence but alludes to a deeper truth.

Did Obamas Buy $15M Waterfront Mansion on Martha’s Vineyard?

Did Obamas Buy $15M Waterfront Mansion on Martha’s Vineyard?

The house was reported to be in escrow in late August 2019.

Are Brown Recluse Spiders Hiding in Amazon Delivery Boxes?

Are Brown Recluse Spiders Hiding in Amazon Delivery Boxes?

Like their name implies, brown recluse spiders seek dark, quiet places to hide.

Will Graves of US Veterans Be Dug Up for Trump’s Border Wall?

Will Graves of US Veterans Be Dug Up for Trump’s Border Wall?

The fate of a historic Texas cemetery remains to be seen.

Are Fentanyl Users Cleaning Needles by Poking Toilet Paper Rolls?

Are Fentanyl Users Cleaning Needles by Poking Toilet Paper Rolls?

Even if they are, it is unlikely fentanyl exposure by simple skin contact could poison someone.

Did Trump Ask Advisers About ‘Nuking’ Hurricanes?

Did Trump Ask Advisers About ‘Nuking’ Hurricanes?

A report from Axios suggested the question was raised on more than one occasion.

Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?

Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?

Snopes spoke to the artist behind the painting, who could not corroborate August 2019 news reports that cited anonymous sources.

Did a Pico Jackfruit Snake Bite Cause a Gruesome Hand Injury?

Did a Pico Jackfruit Snake Bite Cause a Gruesome Hand Injury?

Source: “A finger or entire hand may have to be amputated three to four days after the bite."

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