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Video Shows Hurricane Irma Hitting Antigua and Barbuda?

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Dan Evon
Sep 8, 2017 A video purportedly showing Hurricane Irma destroying buildings in Antigua and Barbuda actually ...
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Chris Matthews Endorses Donald Trump

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Dan Evon
Nov 1, 2016 A clip from the MSNBC show "Hardball" was deceptively edited to make it appear as if host Chris ...
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Hillary Clinton and #DraftOurDaughters

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Kim LaCapria
Oct 28, 2016 Fabricated tweets suggested Hillary Clinton praised wars, using the hashtag #DraftOurDaughters.
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Canned Pumpkin Isn't Actually Pumpkin?

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Kim LaCapria
Sep 26, 2016 Just ahead of the fall holidays, a viral social media rumor suggested the pumpkin in pumpkin pie ...
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Chinese 'Synthetic' Cabbages

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Kim LaCapria
Sep 1, 2016 A video of a man making wax display vegetables has been used out of context to suggest China is ...
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Taco Bell Announcing Bankruptcy, All Stores Closing by 2018?

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Dan Evon
May 31, 2016 A prank news article generator tricked many social media users into believing the Taco Bell chai ...
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Fake Brady Campaign Ad Goes Viral on Facebook

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Dan Evon
Mar 5, 2016 A fake ad purportedly from The Brady Campaign — a group working to end gun violence — was widely ...
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Video Shows Person Who Climbed Chicago's Bean?

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Dan Evon
Feb 29, 2016 The video, which showed the "first person to climb the Bean," was almost convincing.
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Photograph Shows Endangered Fennec Hare?

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Dan Evon
Feb 22, 2016 The "fennec hare," while adorable, isn't endangered — because it doesn't exist.
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FALSE: Photograph Shows Amy Winehouse with Lana Del Rey

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Dan Evon
Jan 22, 2016 A photograph showing Amy Winehouse and Lana Del Rey together is a composite of two separate images.
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John and Lisa Robinson Powerball Giveaway Hoax

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Dan Evon
Jan 16, 2016 A new Facebook hoax claims that Powerball winners John and Lisa Robinson are giving away their m ...
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FALSE: Paul LePage Quote on Homeless People

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Dan Evon
Dec 18, 2015 Governor Paul LePage did not say that the "worst possible thing" you can do for the homeless is ...
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Has the Legal Drinking Age Been Raised to 23?

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Dan Evon
Dec 9, 2015 The legal drinking age has not been raised to 23.
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Condom Challenge Death

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Dan Evon
Dec 4, 2015 A teenager did not die while filming a "condom challenge" video.
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Racist Abe

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Dan Evon
Nov 23, 2015 A photograph showing a protester holding a sign reading "Lincoln Was Racist" is fake.
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Powerchord

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Dan Evon
Oct 29, 2015 The band Godsmack is not changing their name to Powerchord due to complaints from listeners.
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Because They Got High

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Dan Evon
Sep 21, 2015
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Never Forget... Chipotle

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Dan Evon
Sep 21, 2015
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One Misdirection

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Dan Evon
Aug 26, 2015
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Netflix N Chill Lawsuit

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Dan Evon
Aug 9, 2015
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'Furry Protocol'? False Rumors Circulate About Wisconsin Schools
In early June 2022, we received reader mail that asked us to look into whether former US President Donald Trump tweeted to his supporters on January 6, 2021, the day of the US Capitol riot, to remain peaceful with no violence and to support our Capitol Police and law enforcement.

Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?
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