Can Police Legally Rape People in 35 States?
A pair of articles about the legality of rape in police custody confused social media readers.
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Is Kay Jewelers Replacing Diamonds With Fakes During Repair and Cleaning?
According to rumors, the jewelry chain regularly replaces customers' stones with fakes — but there is no evidence that this is a common practice.
Donald Trump Spars with BuzzFeed, CNN Reporter: ‘You Are Fake News’
The end of President-elect Donald Trump's pre-inaugural press conference included heated rhetoric about BuzzFeed and a dispute with a CNN reporter.
U.S. Intelligence Confirms Trump was Blackmailed by Russia?
Memos leaked to the media claiming that Trump was blackmailed by Russian operatives are not verified.
Were ‘Fixer Upper’ Stars Chip and Joanna Gaines Outed as Anti-Gay?
An article speculated — based on the church they attend — that HGTV's 'Fixer Upper' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines are against same-sex marriage.
What If Only Taxpayers Voted?
A map doesn't show the results of the 2012 election if only people who pay taxes had voted, but instead was stolen from an article about what voting would have looked like without universal suffrage.
Microwave Ear of Corn Popcorn?
A short-form kitchen hack video led many to believe it's possible to make popcorn by microwaving an ear of corn, but it has to be the right kind.
Bernie Sanders Supporters Chant ‘English Only’ at Dolores Huerta in Nevada?
Activist Dolores Huerta sent a tweet claiming Bernie Sanders supporters shouted 'English only' at her, but witnesses gave conflicting accounts.
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Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.