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'Amazon Got Hacked': Viral Rumor Says Criminals Added Fake Locker Addresses to Accounts

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 7, 2023 (Updated: Dec 8, 2023) By email, a spokesperson for Amazon told Snopes that the issue was an "error" and that they were ...
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A rumor said that Starbucks had lost 12 billion dollars due to boycotts and its purported support for Israel.

Did Starbucks Lose $12B from Boycotts 'Due to Its Support for Israel'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 7, 2023 (Updated: Dec 8, 2023) Snopes examined the evidence behind allegations that Starbucks lost market value due to the comp ...
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A rumor compared acrilane or acrylamide levels in McDonald's french fries versus cigarettes.

Do McDonald's French Fries Contain a 'Cigarette Ingredient' Called 'Acrilane'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 4, 2023 (Updated: Dec 6, 2023) For starters, it's spelled acrylamide, not "acrilane."
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A rumor said that USPS would be temporarily suspending mail services in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

USPS Did Not Suspend All Services in Pennsylvania and Ohio in November 2023

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 30, 2023 A curious headline about the U.S. Postal Service led some users to believe that mail service had ...
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Internet Abuzz Over AI-Generated 'Photograph' of Leonardo Da Vinci and 'Mona Lisa' Model

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Nov 23, 2023 "Why did he paint her when he could just take a picture? Is he stupid?" one Reddit user asked.
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plymouth rock

Did the Pilgrims Really Land at Plymouth Rock?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 23, 2023 The history of one of the world's most important rocks is long and complicated.
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Here Are Some of the Most Viral Rumors Related to the Israel-Hamas War

Written by:
David Emery
Nov 22, 2023 They're related to Hamas' surprise attack on Israel on Oct.7 and the military organization's ele ...
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Palestinians Forbidden from Collecting Rainwater Because It’s Deemed ‘Israeli Property’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 22, 2023 Israeli authorities have heavily controlled water access in Palestinian territories for decades.
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Is This a Real Video of Israeli Children Singing ‘We Will Annihilate Everyone’ in Gaza?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 20, 2023 (Updated: Nov 24, 2023) The video was allegedly posted and deleted by Kan, an Israeli news channel.
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A remark from US President Joe Biden telling a little girl I love your ears and then asking if she was 17 years old when in reality she was 6 was shared online.

EXPLAINER: Biden's 'I Love Your Ears' Remark to 6-Year-Old Girl Was About Her Headband with Cat Ears

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 20, 2023 At the same event, the president also asked the young girl, "How old are you, 17?" The moment dr ...
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Do Some Female Frogs Play Dead To Avoid Mating?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 18, 2023 While the frogs do feign death, they don't do it on purpose.
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Is Mike Johnson Constitutionally Disqualified From Running for Congress in 2024?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Nov 14, 2023 (Updated: Nov 28, 2023) Could the Disqualification Clause of the 14th Amendment be used against the newly elected U.S. s ...
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A misleading ad displayed on the Taboola advertising network falsely claimed that Yellowstone was being discontinued or canceled by Paramount Network effective immediately.

Is 'Yellowstone' Being 'Discontinued Effective Immediately' by Paramount Network?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 14, 2023 StreetInsider.com appeared to report in late 2023 via online ads that something new and dramatic ...
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A video of an injured Palestinian man in a hospital with a head bandage and possibly his mother was passed around on X with false captions that claimed it was fake and had crisis actors in so-called Pallywood.

'Verified' Users on X Falsely Claim Video of Hospitalized Palestinian Man and Mother Is 'Fake'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 13, 2023 Millions of users were served the false information alongside the genuine video. X's sometimes-c ...
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Mount Rushmore

Is There a Secret Chamber Hidden Behind Mount Rushmore?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 10, 2023 It's actually a not-so-secret chamber.
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A story of a Taco Bell manager and a $2 dollar bill has been making the rounds online for decades.

Did a Taco Bell Manager Once Refuse a Customer's $2 Bill?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 9, 2023 A 1993 Usenet forum post told the tale of a Taco Bell employee and his manager who refused to be ...
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Did Zelenskyy Ask the US for ‘Credit’ to Fight War Against Russia?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 9, 2023 The Ukrainian president reiterated pleas for the United States to supply more weapons.
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Did Mass Cat Killings Help Spread the Black Death in the Middle Ages?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov 8, 2023 The idea originated with a 13th-century pope who accused devil-worshippers of kissing cats' hind ...
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Is Vladimir Putin Dead?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 8, 2023 Rumors about the Russian president’s supposed death went viral in October 2023.
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A Black woman and man hold hands while looking at the camera. The woman is smiling at the camera, while the man holds his hand loosely in a fist, with his index finger pointing towards the woman. The woman is wearing a black dress, while the man is wearing a black jacket and pants.

Viral Videos Spread Unfounded Claims About Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade's Relationship

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov 8, 2023 Videos that spread the claims had millions of views across TikTok and YouTube.
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