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Are Gummi Bears Made with Car Wax?

Written by:
Stephanie Larsen
09/20/2016 04:53 PDT Carnauba wax is used to add an attractive sheen to everything from cars to candy -- including fr ...
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Palestinians Forbidden from Collecting Rainwater Because It’s Deemed ‘Israeli Property’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
11/22/2023 14:12 PST Israeli authorities have heavily controlled water access in Palestinian territories for decades.
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Were Israeli Babies Beheaded by Hamas Militants During Attack on Kfar Aza?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
10/12/2023 16:18 PDT Here's what we know about the viral rumor spread by news media, the U.S president, and so on.
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Lawsuit Charges Donald Trump with Raping a 13-Year-Old Girl

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David Mikkelson
06/23/2016 12:21 PDT A civil suit against Donald Trump alleging he raped a 13-year-old girl was dismissed in Californ ...
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Did a Tourist Get Diarrhea on a Roller Coaster and Splash 14 People?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
01/18/2018 01:56 PST Reports of a tourist's unfortunate bout of stomach upset on a Spanish roller coaster are fake news.
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Did a Salvation Army Official Say That Homosexuals "Deserve to Die"?

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David Mikkelson
09/22/2013 17:00 PDT A 2012 interview with a Salvation Army official fanned the flames of controversy over that organ ...
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Did a Michigan School District Install Litter Boxes in Bathrooms?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
01/24/2022 04:13 PST The Michigan GOP seized upon the uncorroborated claims of a Midland woman about the presence of ...
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An ad says, "Seniors May Qualify For $900 to Cover Groceries Thanks to the "Healthy Allowance" Program." The ad says "Misleading" over it.

No, Standard Medicare Doesn't Cover 'Grocery Benefit Programs'

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
03/26/2023 09:00 PDT Watch out for ads claiming you get hundreds of dollars in groceries a month.
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Here Are Some of the Most Viral Rumors Related to the Israel-Hamas War

Written by:
David Emery
11/22/2023 14:23 PST They're related to Hamas' surprise attack on Israel on Oct.7 and the military organization's ele ...
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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?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
11/27/2023 12:15 PST Here's the lowdown about the Facebook warnings regarding NameDrop, an iPhone feature that debute ...
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The Origins of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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David Mikkelson
12/16/2013 04:00 PST Was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer created to bring comfort to a girl whose mother was dying of ...
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Experts Identify the ‘Mysterious’ Illness Affecting Dogs

Experts Identify ‘Mysterious’ Illness Affecting Dogs

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
08/24/2022 07:55 PDT Reports suggest that more than 20 dogs have died thus far.
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Do Cell Phones Have These Five Lesser-Known Features?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
02/14/2007 08:10 PST A list purports that various phone numbers and code sequences purports that hidden features and ...
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Is the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus Endangered?

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Snopes Staff
10/16/2014 11:12 PDT An online plea calls for saving the endangered Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus, a creature that c ...
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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'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
11/27/2023 15:49 PST A viral post claims there is a secret way to find the Facebook friends who might be lurking on y ...
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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?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
05/30/2023 08:16 PDT According to scammy websites, the former host of the "Dr. Oz" talk show once called keto gummies ...
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Did Israel Warn Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza to Evacuate?

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Nur Ibrahim
10/19/2023 12:03 PDT Hundreds of people were killed by an explosion at the Gaza hospital.
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StopWatt was not created or endorsed by Elon Musk and the electricity-saving box device is a scam.

Was StopWatt Created by Elon Musk and Tesla?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
08/28/2023 11:50 PDT We don't recommend believing in strange offers that claim a cheap "electricity-saving box" devic ...
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Did Sinbad Play a Genie in the 1990s Movie 'Shazaam'?

Written by:
Dan Evon
12/28/2016 01:02 PST Although many viewers claim to clearly recall comedian Sinbad's playing a genie in a movie calle ...
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Texas Woman Claims She Was Drugged By Napkin Stuffed in Car Door Handle

Texas Woman Claims She Was Drugged by Napkin Stuffed in Car Door Handle

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Madison Dapcevich
08/23/2022 08:24 PDT The Houston-area salon owner was reportedly out to dinner for her birthday.
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