3 Ex-Workers Charged with Animal Cruelty at Indiana Dairy
An undercover video showed workers kicking and throwing young calves.
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Were Cats Used as Prizes in Arcade Claw Machines?
The nature of a video posted to Chinese social media is unclear, but it may have been staged for an advertisement.
Did Police in Georgia Force a Man to Cut Off His Own Dog’s Head?
The incident, which included police orders and threats of arrest, was captured on video.
Did the Guggenheim Museum Plan to Host Exhibits Criticized by Some as Cruel to Animals?
An online petition accurately describes the basic facts about three installations that were later removed from a Chinese art exhibition.
Michael Kors ‘Dog Fur’ Petition
A since-deleted petition falsely accused the Michael Kors brand of making items out of fur from dogs that were "skinned alive."
Bureau of Land Management Votes to Slaughter 44,000 Wild Horses?
Although an advisory board recommended it, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) did not vote to euthanize 44,000 wild horses,
Anti-Trump Protesters Break Horse’s Leg
Rumors swept social media that a police mount was pushed over during anti-Trump demonstrations, fracturing its leg.
Animal Testing Conducted by MAC Cosmetics?
The photograph actually shows a mass spaying and neutering event at the University of Florida — not animal testing.
Does a Photograph Show Pigs Forced Into Tiny Cages?
An outrage-provoking photograph showing pigs confined in confiningly small cages is real, but the accompanying description of it is inaccurate.
Ruff Treatment
A Facebook photo of a dog with its muzzle duct-taped shut has gone viral, prompting a police investigation.
Animal Testing Resumes for Avon, Mary Kay, and Estée Lauder?
Rumor: Cosmetic companies Avon, Mary Kay and Estée Lauder have resumed testing their products on animals after previously abandoning the practice.
Was a Dog Killed by a Tennis Ball?
A dog was killed when it bit into a tennis ball booby-trapped with explosives.
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Were Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Created as an ‘Anti-Masturbatory Morning Meal’?
Numerous websites exaggerated the role of J.H. Kellogg's odd beliefs about sexual health in the creation of the breakfast cereal.
Are Ingredients in ‘Impossible’ and ‘Beyond Meat’ Burgers Indistinguishable from Dog Food?
The burger-imitation products do share a few ingredients with some brands of vegan, grain-free “ultra-premium” dog food.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook from Making Your Posts Public?
"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"
Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?
Snopes spoke to the artist behind the painting, who could not corroborate August 2019 news reports that cited anonymous sources.
Is this Phallic-Looking Object a Real Plant?
A 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.”