Can Amazon’s Alexa Tell You How to Do CPR in an Emergency?
In the event of an emergency, you should definitely call emergency responders.
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Does a Picture Show a Shanty Town in Los Angeles?
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized California for its homeless population, but an alleged image of L.A. got some things wrong.
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.
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.
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Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.