Countries Agree to Limit Sales of Elephants to Zoos
Wildlife experts say the vote at a conference in Geneva on trade in endangered species known as CITES is a "momentous win" for elephants because it restricts their sale to zoos.
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Did the Kray Twins Use an Elephant to Rob a London Tram?
An image of an elephant standing near a tram in London is frequently shared with a fictional backstory about English twin gangsters Ronnie and Reggie Kray.
Is This a Jumping Baby Elephant?
An image that appeared to be a luckily timed photograph was actually created with digital manipulation software.
Do Elephants Think Humans Are ‘Cute’?
A popular tweet posited a natural affinity between elephants and humans.
Ungrateful Elephant Kills Man
A legendary but false story about a man killed by an elephant he mistook for one he had aided years earlier.
After 146 Years, Ringling Brothers Circus to Shut Down
The "Greatest Show on Earth" cited declining interest in the circus and costly lawsuits among the reasons for the decision.
Elephants Born without Tusks
Reports that elephants are being born without tusks thanks to the long term effects of ivory poaching are true, but do not describe an unprecedented phenomenon.
Elephant Painting
Video clip shows an elephant painting a picture of an elephant. Is this the real thing, the product of digital trickery, or something else?
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Is Moderna Tied to Fauci, Gates, Soros, and Epstein?
A spoof omnibus conspiracy theory linked a company developing a potential COVID-19 vaccine to several prominent figures.
Did Obituary Blame Trump for Man’s COVID-19 Death?
An emotional obituary for David W. Nagy condemned all who have failed to heed the advice of medical professionals during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Who Are ‘America’s Frontline Doctors’ and Dr. Stella Immanuel?
Thousands of readers inquired about people featured in a viral video pulled by social media companies for pushing COVID-19 misinformation in July 2020.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Was Tom Hanks Arrested in Australia and Fitted with an Ankle Bracelet?
The actor is one of several celebrities who have become the target of bizarre conspiracy theories about "elite pedophile sex trafficking rings."