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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Is the Story Behind Alix Idrache West Point Photograph Genuine?
An emotional image of a West Point graduate is often shared as an example of a person achieving the "American dream."
No, a Doctor Didn’t Say ‘Stop’ After Identical Twins Married Identical Twins
An online advertisement read: "Identical Twins Marry Identical Twins - But Then The Doctor Says, 'STOP'."
Did Giuliani Audibly Fart During a Michigan Hearing?
In order to avoid falling afoul of the age-old axiom, "Who deduced it produced it," all we'll say is that the audio is authentic.
Was Gina Haspel Found Dead in November 2020?
How can you die in a raid that never happened?
No, Sean Connery’s Net Worth Didn’t Leave Family ‘in Tears’
We recently saw the same misleading advertising network "arbitrage" ploy about a celebrity's net worth used on "Jeopardy" game show host Alex Trebek.
