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What Are the Origins of the Term ‘Stay Woke’?

Jun 1, 2023 The phrase was used in a 1938 recording by Black folk singer Lead Belly.

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Behind the 'Size of the Donut Hole Down Through the Years' Meme

May 11, 2022 We finally tracked down the origins of this mystery picture, which has confounded the internet d ...

At Snopes we debunked the myths behind Elliðaey in Iceland also known as the so-called world's loneliest house.

The 'World's Loneliest House': Elliðaey's Myths Debunked

Nov 12, 2021 Here are the facts and myths behind the viral photograph.

Patriot Front: Behind Conspiracist Claims That the Far-Right Group Are 'Feds'

May 22, 2023 Just because they may look silly and have poor operational security doesn't mean neo-fascist Pat ...

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Did Franz Kafka Invent Letters from a Missing Doll to Comfort a Little Girl?

Mar 9, 2021 "In the end, love will return in another way," the renowned author of "The Metamorphosis" was qu ...

How Serious Was the Alleged 'Car Chase' Involving Harry and Meghan?

May 18, 2023 The couple described the incident as "near catastrophic," while social media users hypothesized ...

Does King Charles' Scepter Contain Controversial 'Great Star of Africa' Diamond?

May 15, 2023 Critics of the royal family believe the gem represents British colonization, claiming it was "st ...

Is the Lowest Crime in US on Mother's Day?

May 6, 2022 Should law enforcement add brunch to their crime fighting toolkits?

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Did Ewan McGregor's Brother Use 'Obi-Two' Call Sign in Royal Air Force?

Feb 6, 2021 Too perfect this punchline was.

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No, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Did Not Wear a Nazi Symbol

Mar 17, 2022 Conspiracy theorists and Russian apologists reached new lows in attacking the Ukrainian presiden ...

The History of Golliwogs and Why They're Considered Racist

Apr 20, 2023 The golliwog made headlines in April 2023 after an Essex property owner displayed the dolls at h ...

Shortchanged: Seymour Hersh's Claim Zelenskyy Embezzled $400M in US Aid Lacks Evidence

Apr 19, 2023 The entirety of the claim apparently comes from what Hersh describes as "one knowledgeable Ameri ...

Explained: Secret American and NATO Ukraine Plans Came From Discord Server

Apr 13, 2023 A cache of documents that first appeared on the Discord server "Thug Shaker Central" appeared to ...

Did the Dalai Lama Ask a Boy To ‘Suck My Tongue’?

Apr 10, 2023 The Tibetan leader's social media account later apologized "for the hurt his words may have caused.”

Is This a Photo of the Last Public Execution in US?

Apr 8, 2023 The event was a media circus and an embarrassment for Kentucky.

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Could Jerry Seinfeld's Hallway Exist in the Real World?

Apr 26, 2021 If this conundrum blows your mind, do not, under any circumstances, research who played Jerry's ...

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Yes, a Pilot Really Did Survive Being Sucked Out of an Airplane in 1990

Feb 14, 2022 For once, social media posts actually understated the miraculous and dramatic story of British A ...

Are weather maps being used for climate change scare-mongering?

No, Weather Maps Aren't Scare-Mongering About Climate Change

Jul 29, 2022 A NOAA spokesperson told Snopes that the point isn't to trick anyone or make the weather seem sc ...

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Does Farting Negate the Use of Masks to Prevent COVID-19?

Jul 29, 2020 It's natural to pass gas, but please don't pass along this meme.

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Climate Protest Miscaptioned as War Footage

Mar 3, 2022 Thousands of people have already died in the first week of Russia's war on Ukraine.

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