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Is This List of Changes to Social Security Over the Years Real?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
10/29/2005 19:01 PDT The Social Security system has been subject to debate for many decades.
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Facebook Private Messages

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David Mikkelson
09/27/2012 05:00 PDT Are your Facebook private inbox messages now visible for all to see?
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Does 'The Wizard of Oz' Include a Munchkin Suicide?

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David Mikkelson
12/12/1997 16:00 PST One of the most ubiquitous of film legends holds that a munchkin hanged himself on-camera during ...
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A Facebook hoax claimed that to regain friends in your news feed and get rid of ads, copy and paste some text into a post to upgrade the system, then say hello new and old friends.

Facebook Hoax Promises Way 'To Regain Friends and Get Rid of Ads'

Written by:
Jordan Liles
10/20/2022 04:56 PDT If only "copypasta" worked that way.
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Did 'Shark Tank' Endorse a Keto Diet Pill?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
11/19/2019 06:10 PST Nobody would ever lie in an ad for a diet product, right?
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Text, Label, Paper

Does a 'New Facebook Rule' About Use of Photos Start Tomorrow?

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Jordan Liles
06/16/2022 04:14 PDT "Don’t forget tomorrow starts the new Facebook rule where they can use your photos," the viral p ...
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Are Electric Vehicles and Batteries Bad for the Environment?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
03/28/2022 08:00 PDT We broke the viral Facebook post down claim by claim.
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Elon Musk Was an Undocumented Immigrant?

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Dan Evon
02/11/2016 06:47 PST A meme on Facebook claimed that Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk came into the U.S. without documentat ...
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Amazon was not giving away pallets of lost packages for $1 on Facebook.

Is Amazon Giving Away Pallets of Lost Packages on Facebook?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
08/19/2022 04:17 PDT We don't recommend trusting online offers that seem way too good to be true.
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Do Facebook 'Copy and Paste, Don't Share' Posts Make Your Account Hackable?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
02/14/2017 06:02 PST A popular video claims that sharing "copy and paste" Facebook status updates leaves social media ...
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Did Facebook Ban All Christian-Themed Content?

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Kim LaCapria
09/12/2016 02:35 PDT A report claimed that Facebook was banning the posting of Christian-themed content while allowin ...
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Social Security 'Fun Facts'

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David Emery
07/06/2017 17:17 PDT In which we check into some "fun facts" about Social Security from a Facebook meme saying the go ...
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Is Facebook Charging a User Fee?

Written by:
Bond Huberman
05/22/2020 03:12 PDT Some rumors never die — they just grow new heads.
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Is Morgan Freeman Really Jimi Hendrix?

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Dan Evon
09/26/2019 02:29 PDT A wild conspiracy theory holds that musician Jimi Hendrix faked his death and is now living as a ...
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Qatar Points to 'Fake News' Amid Diplomatic Crisis

Written by:
Bethania Palma
06/06/2017 13:16 PDT The FBI reportedly sent investigators to Doha, but the crisis between the Gulf states has been b ...
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In early June 2022, we received reader mail that asked us to look into whether former US President Donald Trump tweeted to his supporters on January 6, 2021, the day of the US Capitol riot, to remain peaceful with no violence and to support our Capitol Police and law enforcement.

Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
06/14/2022 07:46 PDT We looked at the context behind a meme that showed two messages purportedly tweeted by Trump on ...
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Text, Paper, Outdoors

'Furry Protocol'? False Rumors Circulate About Wisconsin Schools

Written by:
Dan Evon
04/05/2022 04:47 PDT Unbelievable rumors about students identifying as cats have unfortunately proved believable to s ...
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Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
02/06/2018 05:21 PST Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying ...
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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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Twitter Rumors, Unpacked: Elon Musk's Building Access, 'Space Karen' — and More

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
11/18/2022 12:31 PST Chaos ensued as new owner Musk gave employees an ultimatum.
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Is Facebook Charging a User Fee?

The Origins of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Did Biden Twice Vote To Tax Social Security While in the Senate?