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Does a Vintage Advertisement Show Boy Eating a Stick of Butter?

An image purportedly showing a vintage advertisement for butter was created as a joke.

About That Amazing Ball Girl Catch Video

This video has been "amazing" viewers for more than a decade.

Did Stevie Wonder Endorse Atari Video Games?

"My friends tell me the graphics are the best," the blind musician supposedly said. "I...

Was ‘Flobar A-Bomb Detergent’ a Real Product?

"Flobar A-Bomb Detergent": Because you never know when you might need to cleanse your exterior...

Did Winston Cigarettes Promote ‘Smoking for Two’?

Of all the dubious health claims made about the benefits of cigarette smoking, this one...

Did a Worker Smash His Boss’ Mercedes Benz After Not Being Paid for Several Months?

Everyone loves a good workplace revenge story, true or otherwise.

Is This Video of a Man Falling Down a Flight of Stairs Real?

A video showing a man falling down a flight of stairs features computer animated graphics...

Is This a 1950s Women’s Magazine Ad for a Handgun to Shoot ‘Depraved Creeps’?

A vintage women's magazine advertisement for a Colt Cobra revolver for use against 'that strange,...

Does This Image Show a Peaceful Meeting of a Lion and a Zebra at a Watering Hole?

Food and drink, all in the same place!

Is This Woman Playing Ping-Pong with Her Face as a Paddle?

"I don't want to face such an opponent!"

Heinz Baked Beans Featured in London Pop-Up Cafe The cafe features collectible cans and various beany dishes.

Did Chipotle create a 'Never Forget 9/11' ad campaign featuring burritos in the place of the Twin Towers?

FACT CHECK: Did Chipotle create a 'Never Forget 9/11' ad campaign featuring burritos in the...