‘Time-Traveler’ Busted for Insider Trading?
28 March 2003 Reports that a man arrested for insider trading attributed his financial success to time travel are fake news.
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Casey Anthony Pregnant with Twins?
18 November 2011 Reports that notorious mom Casey Anthony is expecting twins and hoping to star in a reality TV show are fake news.
Two Editions of ‘Wall Street Journal’ Bear Opposite Headlines About Trump
2 September 2016 An image showing two editions of The Wall Street Journal with opposing headlines on the front page is real, but the wording wasn't part of an effort to sway voters.
Pacific Palisades High School Answering Machine Message
Rumor: Pacific Palisades High School placed an unusual message on their school telephone answering system.
Taco Bell Closing?
Rumor: The Taco Bell chain is closing due to allegations that their 'beef' is really cat and dog meat.
Dennis the Menace
Rumor: The portrayal of a black character in a 'Dennis the Menace' cartoon prompted outbursts of violence and apologies from newspapers that published it.
Planetary Alignment Decreases Gravity – Float for 5 Minutes!
Will an unusual planetary alignment on 4 January 2015 make people on Earth weigh less?
Does This Photograph Show a Missouri ‘Nigger Hunting’ License?
30 October 2014 Extant pieces of racist memorabilia serve as reminders of 20th century American racial attitudes.
Popcorn Radiation Tester
Is popcorn a cheap but effective radiation tester?
Did a Newspaper Announce This Daylight Saving Contest?
31 December 1998 "Only pure daylight is allowed. No pre-dawn light or twilight will be accepted."
Who Believes in Prayer?
Texas judge makes caustic comment about which side in litigation believes in prayer?
Josie Anello Obituary
Family member runs obituary for deceased parent that maligns his siblings?
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Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
27 February 2014 A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.
Was WWE Wrestler Ric Flair Declared Brain Dead?
17 May 2019 A number of rumors were circulated in May 2019 after the retired wrestler was hospitalized.
Is This a Photograph of a 12-Week Fetus?
10 November 2013 An image many have viewed as a photograph of first trimester fetus is actually a picture of a hand-painted resin doll crafted by an artist.
Did Joe Biden Once Say That Roe v. Wade “Went Too Far”?
17 May 2019 The origin of this claim was an interview conducted with then-Senator Biden in 1974.
Does an Ohio Anti-Abortion Bill Ban Birth Control?
17 May 2019 HB 182 would limit access to, but not criminalize use of, certain types of birth control.