Giant Human Footprints Found in China?
A photograph purporting to show a recently discovered “giant” human footprint has been making waves online, but the image and its backstory are not verifiable.
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Massive Stone Age Tunnel Stretches from Scotland to Turkey
Mysterious underground passages known as "Erdstall" have been found throughout Europe, but there's no evidence of a continuous tunnel running from Scotland to Turkey.
Canadian Teen Finds Lost Mayan City With Satellite Maps
Archaeologists quickly debunked viral reporting about a Canadian teen discovering a lost Mayan city.
Do Easter Island Heads Have Bodies?
The reality stretches head and shoulders above this widespread misconception.
Were Chariot Wheels Found at the Bottom of the Red Sea?
Claims that archaeologists discovered Pharaoh's chariot and the bones of horses and men under the Red Sea stemmed from fake news.
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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Walk Out of 9/11 Memorial Service?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Did Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named ‘Miss Childress’?
An intriguing rumor about cultural theft and fried chicken lacks concrete evidence but alludes to a deeper truth.
Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.