Is ‘I Took an Arrow in the Knee’ Slang for Getting Married?
The origins of many marriage-related rituals are arcane, but we can safely rule out this explanation.
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Is There a Dedicated Hall & Oates Phone Line?
A trivia-loving Facebook page accurately shares the joy of "Callin' Oates."
Did Donald Trump Say ‘Politics Is Boring’ and ‘There’s No Money in It’ in 1990?
A popular meme attributes an unlikely quote to the then-businessman, who was already making comments suggesting a future presidential run.
2018’s ‘Amazing’ Calendar
A social media image highlighting a supposedly "amazing" aspect to the 2018 calendar is neither amazing nor accurate.
Are 871 Convicted Felons Currently Playing for the NFL?
A meme circulated in an effort to discredit professional athletes protesting racism contained false information.
Are Meryl Streep and Morgan Freeman Future’s Parents?
The claim that the musician Future is the "love child" of Streep and Freeman originated from an Internet meme.
Christian-Owned Airlines Change Wing Light Colors to Celebrate Christmas?
A meme about "Christian-owned airlines" changing wing lights to red and green is just a spoof.
Sheep Walking Through Gate
A photograph purportedly showing a group of sheep passing through a gate — despite the absence of a fence — is frequently shared as an example of "the trap of thinking."
Hillary Clinton: ‘Marriage Is Always Between a Man and a Woman’
An image about Hillary Clinton's stance on marriage equality reflects that she didn't publicly support same-sex marriage until 2013.
Islamic Terror Versus Mass Shootings Meme
A meme shows a map of dots representing mass shootings since Sandy Hook, contrasting the deaths with those due to Islamic terrorism.
Powerball Wealth Sharing Meme
If a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot were shared with every American, we'd all get about four bucks each.
Death of Rachel Hoffman
A popular meme claims 23-year-old Rachel Hoffman was murdered by drug dealers after she was pressured to turn informant over a small possession charge.
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Were Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Created as an ‘Anti-Masturbatory Morning Meal’?
Numerous websites exaggerated the role of J.H. Kellogg's odd beliefs about sexual health in the creation of the breakfast cereal.
Are Ingredients in ‘Impossible’ and ‘Beyond Meat’ Burgers Indistinguishable from Dog Food?
The burger-imitation products do share a few ingredients with some brands of vegan, grain-free “ultra-premium” dog food.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook or Instagram from Making Your Posts Public?
"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"
Did ‘Fox and Friends’ Call Fred Rogers an ‘Evil, Evil Man’?
The segment prompted numerous rebuttals condemning the "maliciousness of the attack" on the legacy of the children's TV host.
Did Jeffrey Epstein Have a Painting of Bill Clinton Wearing a Dress in His Flat?
Snopes spoke to the artist behind the painting, who could not corroborate August 2019 news reports that cited anonymous sources.