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A white girl with red hair in pigtails smiles on a red sign. Behind it is another sign that says Wendy's.

No, These Popular Chain Restaurants Weren't Closing in 2023

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 28, 2023 Don't believe everything Facebook ads tell you.
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Is Megan Rapinoe Going Bankrupt?

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Jack Izzo
Nov 28, 2023 This claim has circulated in corners of the internet since August 2023.
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Bill Maher Tosses Whoopi Goldberg Off His Show for 'Anti-Israel Rant'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov 28, 2023 "You need professional help," he allegedly said.
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Video Shows Cat Strolling in Snow-Covered Florence, Italy?

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Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 28, 2023 Florence is often called "the cradle of the Renaissance."
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Did US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Say, 'We're from the Government, and We're Here To Help'?

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David Emery
Nov 28, 2023 U.S. President Ronald Reagan once said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language ...
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One Day on Venus Is Longer Than a Year on Venus?

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Madison Dapcevich
Nov 28, 2023 Though similar in size to Earth, the yellow planet spins in the opposite direction.
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A Facebook rumor claimed that the @ symbol and the word highlight would show page or profile watchers.

Does Typing '@' in a Facebook Comment and Clicking 'Highlight' Reveal 'Page Watchers'?

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Jordan Liles
Nov 27, 2023 A viral post claims there is a secret way to find the Facebook friends who might be lurking on y ...
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Real Images of Palestinian Children in Gaza Holding Their Cats in Destroyed Homes?

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Nur Ibrahim
Nov 27, 2023 Photographs allegedly showed children “overjoyed” to find their cats alive after Israel bombarde ...
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The Apple AirDrop feature called NameDrop was the subject of multiple Facebook posts that claimed it was dangerous for a user's privacy and security.

Is iPhone AirDrop Feature 'NameDrop' Dangerous, as Facebook Posts Claim?

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Jordan Liles
Nov 27, 2023 Here's the lowdown about the Facebook warnings regarding NameDrop, an iPhone feature that debute ...
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Is Country Star Jason Aldean Launching His Own Music Channel?

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Taija PerryCook
Nov 27, 2023 Rumors continue to swirl following Aldean's controversial music video, "Try That In A Small Town."
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An adult holds their arm in front of a child on a chairlift. The caption reads, "Safety Standards in the 1960s."

Is This an Actual Photo of a 1960s Chairlift With No Safety Bar?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 27, 2023 Some chairlifts today don’t have safety bars either, according to a 2023 Outside Magazine article.
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No, Ben Stiller Is Not Dead

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Jack Izzo
Nov 27, 2023 The rumor of the comedian's supposed death spread from unreliable "news" sites to social media.
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Did 90-Year-Old William Shatner Say This About Going to Space?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov 27, 2023 Known for his role as Captain Kirk on “Star Trek,” the actor went into space for real in 2021.
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Are the Pyramids So Old Even King Tut Might Have Considered Them Ancient?

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Madison Dapcevich
Nov 26, 2023 Known as the “boy king,” Tutankhamun died mysteriously at the age of 19.
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Did William Howard Taft Really Get Stuck in the White House Bathtub?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 26, 2023 The bathtub story might be the most famous thing about Taft's presidency, but is it true?
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A rumor said that Jeff Daniels agreed to only be paid $50,000 for Dumb and Dumber while Jim Carrey agreed to $7 million.

Did Jeff Daniels Accept $50K To Co-Star in 'Dumb and Dumber,' While Jim Carrey Took Home $7M?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 26, 2023 A rumor about Carrey being paid around 140 times more than his co-star circulated on Reddit in A ...
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Will a Goldfish Kept in a Dark Room Eventually Turn White?

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Madison Dapcevich
Nov 25, 2023 The ornamental fish get their namesake hue from a number of factors, including genetics and diet.
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Did Zoo Separate Parrots After They Chanted ‘Let’s Go Brandon’?

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Madison Dapcevich
Nov 25, 2023 In 2021, the phrase "Let's go Brandon" surfaced as a way for Republicans to express displeasure ...
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A white girl wearing a gray beanie and coat looks towards the left.

Did Greta Thunberg Call for Women To Stop Using Vibrators To Help Save the Planet?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 24, 2023 A viral video claimed Thunberg said, "Finger yourself or ask your friends to do it."
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Did Israeli Soldiers Stage the Capture of a Hamas Fighter Seen in Fox News Footage?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 24, 2023 (Updated: Nov 27, 2023) Pro-Palestinian accounts on social media shared footage of a Fox News clip they claimed showed t ...
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