Did Natalie Palmer Botes Hunt and Kill These Wolves?
Rumors that the daughter of Walter Palmer killed several wolves on a hunting trip are unsubstantiated.
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Did President Donald Trump Appoint the Man Who Killed Cecil the Lion to a Wildlife Conservation Council?
Vague headlines and a tenuous connection led to rumors that American dentist and trophy hunter Walter Palmer was named to a newly-formed wildlife conservation council.
Is This Ryan Zinke Posing with a Dead Elephant?
The Secretary of the Interior is not the man in a widely-circulated photograph.
Pride of Lions Kills Five Poachers and Injures Three Others in Zimbabwe
Reports that a pride of lions had killed a group of poachers in Zimbabwe came from a hoax news article.
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Did the 1981 ‘Farmer’s Almanac’ Predict COVID-19?
An old "prediction" got a new origin story.
Is It Dangerous to Wear a COVID-19 Protective Mask for Too Long?
Prolonged usage of certain masks can cause some health concerns.
Did COVID-19 Kill Chuck Norris?
Norris, now 80, has been a frequent subject of hoaxes over the years.
Is This Obama’s Official White House Portrait?
This isn't the first time the painting was mistaken as an official White House portrait.
Will Hand Sanitizer Combust If Left in a Hot Car?
Hand sanitizer is definitely flammable ... but enough to start a car fire?