Is this Phallic-Looking Object a Real Plant?
28 March 2019 A viral image shows a Nepenthes plant in the early stages of developing its characteristic pit trap. This stage of growth has been described by some as “penile.”
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How Much of a Threat Is the Purported ‘Momo Challenge’ Suicide Game?
26 February 2019 Warnings have been spread worldwide about the 'game's alleged potential to harm young people who may be lured into playing it.
Was ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Offered a Job at CNN?
20 February 2019 A satirical website added even more confusion to Smollett's allegations he was targeted in a possible hate crime.
Did Russian State TV Thank GOP Lawmakers for Lifting Sanctions?
8 February 2019 American news programs aren't the only ones that discuss U.S. politics.
Did Trump’s Spiritual Adviser Ask People to Send Her Their January Salaries?
1 February 2019 Paula White, a member of Trump’s evangelical advisory committee, is a televangelist who preaches the “prosperity gospel,” which offtimes involves sending money to White.
Did New York Pass a Bill Legalizing Abortions Up to Birth?
22 January 2019 Opponents claimed the law "strips unborn children of their rights and jeopardizes women's health by allowing non-physicians to perform" abortions
Is This Picture from a Covington Catholic High School Basketball Game?
21 January 2019 Covington Catholic’s students have a history of donning black body paint during their “black out” basketball games.
Does Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Have a Low Credit Score, Closed Checking Accounts, and a History of Evictions?
21 January 2019 You can claim anything you want if your audience is unconcerned with matters such as evidence.
Is Facebook Kicking People Out of Groups Who Don’t Participate?
18 January 2019 The technology giant has been taking measures to improve "meaningful" interactions on the platform.
Trump Denied He Said Mexico Would Write a Check for the Wall — But He Did
11 January 2019 President Trump's comments on how border wall construction would be funded shifted as it became clear Mexico would not pay.
Were High-Income Earners in U.S. Taxed at a 70% Rate in 1980?
4 January 2019 The question arose in light of proposal by freshman U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to tax such earners at a 70% rate.
Are Over 100 Whales Trapped in Underwater ‘Jails’?
19 December 2018 Animal welfare activists and experts are deeply concerned about 90 belugas and 11 orcas packed into pens off the Russian coast.