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The Killer in the Backseat

A crazed killer is discovered hiding in the back seat of woman's car at a gas station.

Coconut Oil As a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease?

There are plausible mechanisms behind the notion that coconut oil could help with Alzheimer's, but the research is in its infancy.

The King of Denmark Wore a Yellow Star

The legend of non-Jewish Danes donning yellow stars in solidarity with Jews during the Nazi occupation of Denmark is a touching story but not historically accurate.

Do Drivers in China Intentionally Kill the Pedestrians They Hit?

Rumor: Drivers in China commonly intentionally kill pedestrians in hit-and-run accidents to minimize legal liability.

Metal Fragments Found in a U by Kotex Tampon?

Rumor: A U by Kotex customer reported that she found unidentified metal debris embedded in a tampon.

Was Brandon High School ordered to remove the hymn 'How Great Thou Art' from the marching band's halftime show?

FACT CHECK: Was Brandon High School ordered to remove the hymn 'How Great Thou Art' from their marching band's halftime show?

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?

Was a 'Conspiracy Theory Rock!' Segment Banned from 'Saturday Night Live'?

Rumor: 'Saturday Night Live' aired a 'Conspiracy Theory Rock!' segment once in 1998, after which it was banned by the network.

Facebook: Marine Corps Emblem Violates Community Standards?

Rumor: A Facebook page was suspended because the Marine Corps emblem violates the network's community standards?

Mark Zuckerberg Donated $992.2 Million to Planned Parenthood?

Rumor: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg donated $992.2 million to Planned Parenthood.

‘Star Trek’: Words and Music

The theme to the original 'Star Trek' television series officially includes never-used lyrics.

Olympic Goofs

Dubious list of old jokes and double entrendres purportedly collects "the top nine comments made by NBC sports commentators during the Summer Olympics."