‘Time-Traveler’ Busted for Insider Trading?
5 November 2017 - 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?
13 April 2017 - 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
24 April 2018 - 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
7 June 2015 - Rumor: Pacific Palisades High School placed an unusual message on their school telephone answering system.
Taco Bell Closing?
1 June 2015 - Rumor: The Taco Bell chain is closing due to allegations that their 'beef' is really cat and dog meat.
Dennis the Menace
1 April 2015 - 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!
30 December 2014 - Will an unusual planetary alignment on 4 January 2015 make people on Earth weigh less?
Does This Photograph Show a Missouri ‘Nigger Hunting’ License?
11 July 2018 - Extant pieces of racist memorabilia serve as reminders of 20th century American racial attitudes.
Popcorn Radiation Tester
23 June 2014 - Is popcorn a cheap but effective radiation tester?
Daylight Saving Time Contest
2 November 2013 - A newspaper once announced a contest to see who could save the most daylight.
Who Believes in Prayer?
10 January 2013 - Texas judge makes caustic comment about which side in litigation believes in prayer?
Josie Anello Obituary
26 February 2012 - Family member runs obituary for deceased parent that maligns his siblings?
