Did Winston Cigarettes Promote ‘Smoking for Two’?
1 April 2019Of all the dubious health claims made about the benefits of cigarette smoking, this one seemingly took the cake.
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Did a Worker Smash His Boss’ Mercedes Benz After Not Being Paid for Several Months?
4 February 2019Everyone loves a good workplace revenge story, true or otherwise.
Is This Video of a Man Falling Down a Flight of Stairs Real?
17 August 2018A video showing a man falling down a flight of stairs features computer animated graphics and was likely created for a 2008 commercial for Levi's Jeans.
Is This a 1950s Women’s Magazine Ad for a Handgun to Shoot ‘Depraved Creeps’?
6 August 2018A vintage women's magazine advertisement for a Colt Cobra revolver for use against 'that strange, depraved creep who won't leave you alone' is a recent fabrication.
Does This Image Show a Peaceful Meeting of a Lion and a Zebra at a Watering Hole?
31 July 2018A picture of a zebra and a lion sharing a tranquil moment at a watering hole was digitally created for an advertisement.
Volkswagen Polo ‘Terrorist’ Commercial
23 January 2005A viral ad featuring the Volkswagen Polo automobile and a suicide bomber was not created at the behest of the automobile manufacturer.
Plane with Landing Gear Failure Saved by Truck?
10 November 2014A video of an airliner saved by a pickup truck after its landing gear malfunctioned doesn't depict a real event; it was created for a commercial.
Heinz Baked Beans Featured in London Pop-Up Cafe
The cafe features collectible cans and various beany dishes.
Does a Vintage Advertisement Show Boy Eating a Stick of Butter?
2 February 2017An image purportedly showing a vintage advertisement for butter was created as a joke.
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 place of the Twin Towers?
Does Charmin make Pumpkin Spice Bathroom Tissue?
13 September 2016The Charmin brand has not released a festive Pumpkin Spice variety of bathroom tissue for the upcoming Fall season.
Texas Mattress Company Apologizes for Ad Mocking 9/11
8 September 2016Miracle Mattress in San Antonio produced a September 11 sale commercial that mimics the Twin Towers collapsing and says they have received death threats in response.
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Did Trump Supporters Leave Trash Behind After ’45 Fest’?
20 June 2019If there's one common denominator of festivals, tailgates, and rallies, it's trash.
Will Woody Be Openly Bisexual in ‘Toy Story 4?’
3 June 2019A niche genre of 'satire' gives animated characters sexuality.
Did Trump Campaign Offer Actors $50 to Cheer Him at Prez Announcement?
20 June 2019The Trump campaign denied knowing a contractor hired a casting agency for the candidate's 2015 campaign-announcement rally.
Is this Phallic-Looking Object a Real Plant?
28 March 2019A viral image shows a Nepenthes plant in the early stages of developing its characteristic pit trap. This stage of growth has been described by some as “penile.”
Did a Man Fall into Coma After Discovering Wife Owned House They Rented?
21 June 2019Anecdotal reports of a man finding out his wife owns the house they've been renting were making the rounds in Africa years before this meme.