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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.

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 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 2018 - 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?

31 July 2018 - A 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 2005 - 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?

10 November 2014 - 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?

2 February 2017 - 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?

13 September 2016 - The 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 2016 - Miracle 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.