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 Quaden Bayles 18 Years Old?
After receiving financial support from a wide range of celebrities, a bullied boy with dwarfism was accused of lying about his age.
Did Sanders Propose Raising Taxes to 52% on Incomes Over $29,000?
A popular meme appears to have conflated two different tax proposals from the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.
Was Coronavirus Predicted in a 1981 Dean Koontz Novel?
If a prediction is only noticed after an incident occurs, is it really a prediction?
Natalia Bryant Death Hoax: Kobe’s Daughter Didn’t Die By Suicide
Fraudsters continue to capitalize on the sudden death of Kobe Bryant by publishing misinformation about his family.
Did Obama’s Last 3 Years See More Jobs Created Than Trump’s First 3?
Left-leaning critics of U.S. President Donald Trump rejected his claims to overseeing unprecedented economic growth in early 2020. Who was right?