Video Shows Hurricane Irma Hitting Antigua and Barbuda?
A video purportedly showing Hurricane Irma destroying buildings in Antigua and Barbuda actually captures a 2016 tornado in Uruguay.
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Taco Bell Announcing Bankruptcy, All Stores Closing by 2018?
A prank news article generator tricked many social media users into believing the Taco Bell chain was closing their doors forever.
Chris Matthews Endorses Donald Trump
A clip from the MSNBC show "Hardball" was deceptively edited to make it appear as if host Chris Matthews had offered his endorsement to Donald Trump.
Hillary Clinton and #DraftOurDaughters
Fabricated tweets suggested Hillary Clinton praised wars, using the hashtag #DraftOurDaughters.
Canned Pumpkin Isn’t Actually Pumpkin?
Just ahead of the fall holidays, a viral social media rumor suggested the pumpkin in pumpkin pie is secretly produced from other squash.
Chinese ‘Synthetic’ Cabbages
A video of a man making wax display vegetables has been used out of context to suggest China is dumping "synthetic cabbages" on unwitting consumers.
Fake Brady Campaign Ad Goes Viral on Facebook
A fake ad purportedly from The Brady Campaign — a group working to end gun violence — was widely circulated on Facebook.
Video Shows Person Who Climbed Chicago’s Bean?
The video, which showed the "first person to climb the Bean," was almost convincing.
Photograph Shows Endangered Fennec Hare?
The "fennec hare," while adorable, isn't endangered — because it doesn't exist.
FALSE: Photograph Shows Amy Winehouse with Lana Del Rey
A photograph showing Amy Winehouse and Lana Del Rey together is a composite of two separate images.
John and Lisa Robinson Powerball Giveaway Hoax
A new Facebook hoax claims that Powerball winners John and Lisa Robinson are giving away their money on Facebook.
FALSE: Paul LePage Quote on Homeless People
Governor Paul LePage did not say that the "worst possible thing" you can do for the homeless is to offer them food and shelter.
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