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Michelle Obama Isn't a Trans Woman. Here's Why Some People Believe Otherwise

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Oct. 17, 2023 Since the early days of the Obamas' career in politics, we've received numerous inquires to inve ...

A rumor said Joe Biden finished 76th in a class of 85 at Syracuse University College of Law in 1968.

Biden Graduated 76th in a Class of 85 at Syracuse University College of Law in 1968?

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Jordan Liles

April 22, 2024 A meme about Joe Biden's placement in his 1968 graduating class went viral in April 2024.

Biden Claimed His Uncle Was Eaten by Cannibals. Military Records Say Otherwise

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Jordan Liles

April 18, 2024 President Joe Biden made remarks about his uncle, 2nd Lt. Ambrose J. Finnegan Jr., also known as ...

Is the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus Endangered?

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Snopes Staff

Oct. 16, 2014 An online plea calls for saving the endangered Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus, a creature that c ...

No, Sen. Chuck Schumer Was Not a Client of 'Hollywood Madam' Heidi Fleiss

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David Emery

Jan. 24, 2019 8chan and QAnon trolls worked diligently to push this smear campaign into the mainstream.

Did President Trump Experience Diarrhea on a Golf Course?

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Dan Evon

April 10, 2017 A widely circulated photograph was a stain on the presidential image.

Were Israeli Babies Beheaded by Hamas Militants During Attack on Kfar Aza?

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Nur Ibrahim

Oct. 12, 2023 Here's what we know about the viral rumor spread by news media, the U.S president, and so on.

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Are Electric Vehicles and Batteries Bad for the Environment?

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Madison Dapcevich

March 28, 2022 We broke the viral Facebook post down claim by claim.

ABC did not cancel The View or remove the show from its 2024 programming roster or lineup.

Did ABC Cancel 'The View,' Removing the Show as of 2024?

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Jordan Liles

June 6, 2023 An online article was virally shared in June 2023 that said the long-running morning talk show's ...

Did the Woman Behind Aunt Jemima Die a Millionaire?

Written by:

Dan Evon

June 18, 2020 “The available evidence suggests otherwise,” one historian told us.

Dr. Oz has never endorsed weight loss gummies or keto gummies nor did he endorse a gummy product with apple cider vinegar, perhaps better known as ACV.

Did Dr. Oz Endorse Keto Weight Loss Gummies?

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Jordan Liles

May 30, 2023 According to scammy websites, the former host of the "Dr. Oz" talk show once called keto gummies ...

This picture of Barack and Michelle Obama was doctored to give Michelle male features and pushed the debunked conspiracy theory that her name is Michael.

Doctored Christmas Photo of Michelle Obama Circulates Online

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Jordan Liles

Oct. 5, 2022 A message to those users who shared this misleading picture with friends on Facebook: Reverse im ...

Donald and Ivanka Trump Really Photographed Together on a Bed?

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Aleksandra Wrona

Feb. 20, 2024 "Does [Trump] have any clue how this looks to strangers?" one Reddit user commented on the image.

Have Scientists Discovered That Solar Panels Drain the Sun's Energy?

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David Mikkelson

May 25, 2014

How to Survive a Heart Attack When Alone

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Barbara Mikkelson

Sept. 2, 2003 Rhythmically coughing during a heart attack may increase your chances of surviving it, but self- ...

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Where Did President Trump Donate His Salary?

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Bond Huberman

Dec. 13, 2019 A list of announced recipients of U.S. President Donald Trump’s donated paychecks since January ...

Two white men are pictured next to each other. The man on the left has white hair and is wearing a blue button down, while the man on the right is wearing a black button down and suit jacket.

Guy Fieri Threw Tom Hanks Out of Restaurant Because the Actor Is 'Ungodly and Woke'?

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Nikki Dobrin

April 2, 2024 While the alleged incident was said to have taken place at one of Fieri's many restaurants, the ...

Did Venus Williams Forfeit Tennis Match Because She Refused To Play Against Trans Athlete?

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Nikki Dobrin

April 17, 2024 The claim former No. 1-ranked tennis ace Williams received a "standing ovation" for refusing to ...

How Furries Got Swept Up in Anti-Trans 'Litter Box' Rumors

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Bethania Palma

Jan. 30, 2023 We unpacked the origins of baseless rumors that schools are installing litter boxes for students ...

Did Rep. Boebert Get Her GED Months Before Winning Election?

Written by:

Dan Evon

Feb. 4, 2021 A college degree is not a prerequisite for holding elected office.

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