The Tragic Life of Keanu Reeves
14 December 2016You'll need a hanky to make it all the way through this sad viral video recounting the tragic life story of "Matrix" actor Keanu Reeves.
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Did a Hospitalized 5-Year-Old Boy Die in Santa’s Arms?
13 December 2016A Tennessee man's Christmas story of a tear-jerking hospital encounter drew international attention but lacked confirming details.
The Life of Colonel Sanders
2 December 2016Supposedly flat broke and suicidal at 65, KFC's Colonel Sanders parlayed his Kentucky-fried chicken recipe into a multi-billion-dollar business by age 88 — or did he?
Pokemon Go Program Clears Shelter of Dogs Awaiting Adoption
21 July 2016The details of a shelter's Pokemon Go dogwalking program were exaggerated for a heartstring-tugging viral Facebook post.
A Tip for Education
21 April 2016Did an 18-year-old waitress in Texas receive a $1,000 tip to help fund her education?
Abraham Lincoln Didn’t Quit
12 July 2000Abraham Lincoln wasn't a quitter, but he also didn't quite experience a steady stream of failure and defeat before becoming President of the United States.
Tales of Yore
A woman's story about a teen cashier at Walmart whose mother committed suicide inspired many Facebook users, but the account was fabricated.
‘Heartwarming’ Meijer Cake Enthralls Facebook
A Michigan woman's photo of a Meijer cake went viral, but the retailer is oddly silent and the story hasn't been verified.
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Famous and Powerful of 1923
Essay details the sad fates of rich and powerful men from 1923. How true is it?
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Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Marry Her Brother?
15 February 2019Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of recurrent controversies, including ones regarding her marriages and family immigration history.
Is This Rachel Chandler and President Bill Clinton on Jeffrey Epstein’s Plane?
18 July 2019The answer to "Who is Rachel Chandler?" is simpler than some think.
Did U.S. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Say ‘We Pay Soldiers Too Much’?
17 July 2019A frequent publisher of inflammatory material struck again in July 2019.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Say ‘White Men Should Be Put in Chains’?
19 November 2018A widely-shared meme offered a malicious quotation attributed to the Minnesota Democrat.
If You Used FaceApp, Do Russians Now Own All of Your Photographs?
18 July 2019Users should always consider privacy and security before uploading personal data to an app.