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A white girl with blond hair wearing a black jacket and a stack of cash next to her right cheek is standing in a hallway.

Lil Tay Death Rumors: Here's What We Know

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug 10, 2023 (Updated: Aug 14, 2023) Her death was announced in an Instagram post that was deleted in less than 24 hours.
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A white girl with silver hair in an orange jacket looks towards the camera.

Is Child Rapper Lil Tay Dead? Here's the Instagram Post that Started the Rumor

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug 9, 2023 (Updated: Aug 10, 2023) The post said the circumstances surrounding the teenager's death were under investigation.
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Viral Post Claims Woman's Rental Car Was Marked with 'AF' for 'Alone Female'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 8, 2023 We've seen our fair share of stories alluding to criminal schemes like these in the past, usuall ...
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What Do 'Chance of Rain' Percentages Mean in Weather Forecasts?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug 8, 2023 "The probability of precipitation forecast is one of the most least understood elements of the w ...
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Is Sam's Club Offering Caskets for Sale in TikTok Ads?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 8, 2023 (Updated: Aug 9, 2023) "It's 2 am and Sam's Club is trying to sell me a casket on TikTok... send help," one user tweeted.
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A Black woman wearing a white and black striped dress with white gloves and silver earrings holds a microphone.

Did Beyoncé Update 'Break My Soul' Song Remix to Remove Lizzo Mentions?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug 4, 2023 At the time of this writing, Lizzo’s name was still featured in the remix on Spotify.
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Viral Post About Purple Hair Tie in Unsolicited Package May Have Been Brushing Scam

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 3, 2023 A young woman posted on Facebook about a strange package containing a purple hair tie, a 911 cal ...
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Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Was Charged with Possession of Child Pornography?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug 3, 2023 The rumor circulated in the wake of Reubens death in July 2023.
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Yes, Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Has Died

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 31, 2023 The actor probably best known for the children's TV character died at age 70, according to reput ...
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'He Did Not Die Because of a Vaccine': Late Journalist's Fiancée Refutes 'Died Suddenly' Rumor

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 28, 2023 Gary Detman, 53, died in April 2023. A rumor was promoted that said his death was caused by a CO ...
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A white man in a black suit and red tie sits at a desk, with his hands clapsed and papers in front of him. On either side, two white people wearing black suits and blue ties are talking to each other. Many people are seated behind them.

No, Congress (or the US Government) Hasn't Confirmed Aliens Are Real

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 28, 2023 Witness David Grusch said he was sharing his own personal views and opinions at a hearing, not t ...
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A blonde woman holds a sign that says World Aquatics Swimming Female Athlete of the Year 2022. Her name, Katie Ledecky, is printed at the bottom of the sign.

No Proof For Rumors That Katie Ledecky Had 'Come Out' as Trans

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 27, 2023 Ledecky is the first woman to earn 20 World Championships gold medals. It's not the only reason ...
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A rumor said that Jason Aldean didn't leave a tip after ordering 60 or 65 burritos in West Virginia.

Did Jason Aldean Not Leave a Tip After Ordering 65 Burritos in a West Virginia 'Small Town'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 26, 2023 A story about tipping was shared following a controversy concerning Aldean's music video for his ...
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A white woman in a purple headscarf and dress holds a microphone in her left hand. Her right is held up, palm out. Her eyes are closed as she sings.

Yes, Sinéad O'Connor Has Died

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 26, 2023 Reports claiming that she died at age 56 were true.
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Does FBI Have Evidence That Joe Biden Received $5M Bribe from Burisma Exec?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jun 22, 2023 GOP investigators and Rudy Giuliani have both claimed to know the identity of a whistleblower wi ...
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Trump Promotes 'If You F*ck Around with Us' Sound Bite with 'War of the Worlds' Tripod Horn

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 20, 2023 The former president "ReTruthed" the ominous video during a week filled with legal challenges at ...
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A white baby drinks milk from a bottle.

No, the CDC Hasn't Endorsed the Use of Powerful Drugs by 'Men Who Want to Breastfeed'

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 20, 2023 Both cisgender and transgender women have used domperidone, a drug not approved in the U.S., to ...
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A misleading rumor implied that boxer Antwun Echols died because of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Boxer Antwun Echols' Cause of Death Was Complications from Diabetes, Not a COVID-19 Vaccine

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 19, 2023 Echols' daughter, Antwunette, told Snopes that she had no recollection of her father ever even r ...
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A rumor claimed that the original Zordon actor from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers named David J Fielding only made $150.

'Power Rangers' Actor Says He Only Made $150 to Portray the Face of Zordon in Hundreds of Episodes

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 18, 2023 There appeared to be nothing "mighty" about this agreement.
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A woman named Callie Driskill died in an ATV accident, not from a COVID-19 vaccine.

Wisconsin Mother Callie Driskill Died from ATV Accident, Not a COVID Vaccine

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 17, 2023 Driskill's husband, Neil, told us that his wife "did not die of a COVID vaccine," but rather fro ...
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