Did Winston Cigarettes Promote ‘Smoking for Two’?
Of 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?
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 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’?
A 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?
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!"
Volkswagen Polo ‘Terrorist’ Commercial
A 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?
A 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?
An 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?
The Charmin brand has not released a festive Pumpkin Spice variety of bathroom tissue for the upcoming Fall season.
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Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Did Ukraine Donate More Than Any Country to the Clinton Foundation?
A meme circulating on social media was posted amid impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Donald Trump.
Is This Teen Activist Greta Thunberg Shooting a Gun?
Time magazine's 2019 Person of the Year has been the subject of numerous false rumors.
Did Sons of Top Democrats Do Business in Ukraine As Part of Clinton-Linked Conspiracy?
Conspiracy theorists outdid themselves in October 2019 in response to the Ukraine scandal that threatened Donald Trump's presidency with impeachment.
Matt Gaetz Mug Shot Memes
The Florida congressman’s mug shot is real, but memes that make use of the image provide false information.