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What Are the Origins of the Term ‘Stay Woke’?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
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
Written by:
Bethania Palma
May 11, 2022
We finally tracked down the origins of this mystery picture, which has confounded the internet d ...
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The 'World's Loneliest House': Elliðaey's Myths Debunked
Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 12, 2021
Here are the facts and myths behind the viral photograph.
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Patriot Front: Behind Conspiracist Claims That the Far-Right Group Are 'Feds'
Written by:
Alex Kasprak
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?
Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Mar 9, 2021
"In the end, love will return in another way," the renowned author of "The Metamorphosis" was qu ...
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How Serious Was the Alleged 'Car Chase' Involving Harry and Meghan?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 18, 2023
The couple described the incident as "near catastrophic," while social media users hypothesized ...
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Does King Charles' Scepter Contain Controversial 'Great Star of Africa' Diamond?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 15, 2023
Critics of the royal family believe the gem represents British colonization, claiming it was "st ...
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Is the Lowest Crime in US on Mother's Day?
Written by:
Dan Evon
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?
Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb 6, 2021
Too perfect this punchline was.
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No, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Did Not Wear a Nazi Symbol
Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Mar 17, 2022
Conspiracy theorists and Russian apologists reached new lows in attacking the Ukrainian presiden ...
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The History of Golliwogs and Why They're Considered Racist
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Apr 20, 2023
The golliwog made headlines in April 2023 after an Essex property owner displayed the dolls at h ...
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Shortchanged: Seymour Hersh's Claim Zelenskyy Embezzled $400M in US Aid Lacks Evidence
Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Apr 19, 2023
The entirety of the claim apparently comes from what Hersh describes as "one knowledgeable Ameri ...
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Explained: Secret American and NATO Ukraine Plans Came From Discord Server
Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Apr 13, 2023
A cache of documents that first appeared on the Discord server "Thug Shaker Central" appeared to ...
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Did the Dalai Lama Ask a Boy To ‘Suck My Tongue’?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Apr 10, 2023
The Tibetan leader's social media account later apologized "for the hurt his words may have caused.”
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Is This a Photo of the Last Public Execution in US?
Written by:
Alex Kasprak
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?
Written by:
Dan Evon
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
Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Feb 14, 2022
For once, social media posts actually understated the miraculous and dramatic story of British A ...
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No, Weather Maps Aren't Scare-Mongering About Climate Change
Written by:
Dan Evon
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?
Written by:
Dan Evon
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
Written by:
Dan Evon
Mar 3, 2022
Thousands of people have already died in the first week of Russia's war on Ukraine.
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