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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Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.
Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Did Nostradamus Predict the COVID-19 Pandemic?
If only people recognized "predictions" before the calamitous events they supposedly anticipate.