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FALSE: Facebook Privacy Removal

Written by:
David Mikkelson
06/04/2012 05:00 PDT Rumor: Facebook is 'deleting all privacy settings' and 'getting rid of its privacy policy.'
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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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Did Biden Twice Vote To Tax Social Security While in the Senate?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
09/14/2020 10:14 PDT A meme circulating on social media lacked historical context.
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Is Facebook Implementing User Fees?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
12/31/2009 03:29 PST "Facebook is a free site and will never require that you pay to continue using the site."
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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

Written by:
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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Social Security 'Fun Facts'

Written by:
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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Mickey Mantle's Outstanding Event

Written by:
David Mikkelson
06/26/2006 05:39 PDT Hall of Fame outfielder Mickey Mantle sent a crude response when Yankees officials asked him to ...
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Was Suspect in Paul Pelosi Attack in the US Illegally?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
11/04/2022 10:46 PDT David DePape, who is accused of severely injuring Paul Pelosi with a hammer, is a Canadian national.
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A rumor says that Elon Musk received wealth or inheritance from an apartheid or slave emerald mine.

What We Know About Elon Musk and the Emerald Mine Rumor

Written by:
Jordan Liles
11/17/2022 10:32 PST A story about Musk's father once owning an emerald mine evolved into a larger rumor that had no ...
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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 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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Online Pics Do Not Show Joe Biden Naked with Young Girl

Written by:
Jordan Liles
07/12/2022 09:46 PDT A tweet falsely claimed that pictures from Hunter Biden's laptop show his father, President Joe ...
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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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The Republican Senate Report on Hunter Biden, Explained

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
09/29/2020 06:53 PDT The allegations against Joe Biden's son are complicated, but the report is also flawed in import ...
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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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How Did Hunter Biden's Laptop Allegedly Go from a Repair Shop in Delaware to the New York Post?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
10/15/2020 04:18 PDT News reports identified the hard drive's source as a computer repair shop owner in Delaware.
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vaccines and sudden adult death syndrome

No, Vaccines Aren't Linked to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome

Written by:
Bethania Palma
06/15/2022 08:58 PDT The rare deaths in young adults have been linked to cardiac disorders.
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Did Budweiser Tweet and Delete This About the World Cup Games in Qatar?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
11/18/2022 13:41 PST The last minute turnaround on alcohol policy caught tournament organizers (and a major sponsor) ...
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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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Facebook posts said there was very sad news and that Bruce Willis was dead, but it was a death hoax.

Bruce Willis Is Not Dead, Despite 'Very Sad News' Facebook Death Hoax

Written by:
Jordan Liles
11/17/2022 12:31 PST The same site that pushed the Willis death hoax was doing the same for actor Dwayne "The Rock" J ...
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