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A graphic shows a 1950s print advertisement for "Flobar A-Bomb Detergent."

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

6 April 2021

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

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Did Winston Cigarettes Promote ‘Smoking for Two’?

1 April 2019

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

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

4 February 2019

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

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

17 August 2018

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

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

6 August 2018

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

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

31 July 2018

Food and drink, all in the same place!

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

30 October 2017

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

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Volkswagen Polo ‘Terrorist’ Commercial

23 January 2005

A viral ad featuring the Volkswagen Polo automobile and a suicide bomber was not created...

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Was a Plane with Landing Gear Failure Saved by Truck?

10 November 2014

A video shows an airliner saved by a pickup truck after its landing gear malfunctioned.

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

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

2 February 2017

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

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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...

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