Did a Former Army Sniper Shoot Three Intruders in an Adjacent Home?
The report came out of a hoax news site that was mocked up to look like an official news outlet and was entirely fabricated.
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Florida Business Owners Engage In Shootout with Looters; 31 Confirmed Dead
A fake news site exacerbated Hurricane Matthew fears by claiming that looters were involved in a massive deadly shootout in Daytona Beach.
23 States Agree to Implement Gun Control Law Banning Hollow Point Ammunition
Fake news reports of a fake hollow point ammunition ban in 23 states are fake. Fakey fake.
Was Jodi Arias Released from Prison After ‘Incident’ with Correctional Officers?
Reports that convicted killer Jodi Arias was granted early release from prison due to a vague 'incident' involving correctional officers are fake news.
Woman with Concealed Carry Permit Saves Multiple Lives After Stopping Department Store Shooter
Fake news reports a woman saved multiple lives by using her concealed carry pistol to take down a department store shooter in Virginia.
Boston Police Officer Kills Black Man Over Marijuana Cigarette
Fake news reports that an African American man living in the Boston area was shot by police officers following a dispute regarding a marijuana cigarette.
Wisconsin to Eliminate All Food Assistance Programs Through 2019
An existing hoax news site used a new domain to spread a false rumor about a freeze on government assistance in Wisconsin.
New Federal Gun Law Prevents Open Carry in All 50 States
A fake news article reported that the ATF is implementing a new law banning the practice of "open carry" throughout the U.S.
11 States Agree to Implement and Enforce Truck Curfew
The U.S Department of Transportation is not working with eleven states to keep trucks off the road between 11PM and 6AM.
New Regulation Bans Children from Riding on Motorcycles
A fake news article reported that a new federal law would bar persons under the age of 18-years old from riding as passengers on motorcycles.
Due to Religious Intolerance, Facebook Bans All Christian-Themed Content
A fake news site reported that Facebook was banning the posting of Christian-themed content while allowing all other religions free rein on the social network.
Idaho Mother Sentenced to Prison After Multiple Citations for Breastfeeding in Public
A hoax news article reported that a woman was sentenced to seven years in prison for breastfeeding her baby.
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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.”