Woman Gives Birth to Twins in Casket After Husband Buries Her Alive
A fake news report that a woman gave birth after she was buried alive was widely reproduced across social media.
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Woman Causes Pileup After Seeing Jesus in Her Candy Bar
Dozens of web sites reproduced a fabricated story about a ten-car pileup caused by a woman who saw Jesus in a KitKat.
McDonald’s Employee Admits to Ejaculating in Big Mac ‘Secret Sauce’ for Nearly 2 Years
Fake news reports that a McDonald's employee has been arrested for masturbating into hamburger ingredients.
Did a Wendy’s Employee Admit to “Pooping” in Chili for Over 2 Years?
"The fact that this happened was a shock to everybody at the restaurant."
Did Police Find a Satanic Ritual Dungeon in Chuck E. Cheese Basement?
Chuck E. Cheese basements hold nothing but old pizza boxes, really.
Snopes’ Field Guide to Fake News Sites and Hoax Purveyors
Snopes.com's updated guide to the internet's clickbaiting, news-faking, social media exploiting dark side.
New Year’s Eve Vodka Butt Shots Riot
No, a woman didn't cause a New Year's Eve riot due to an unfortunate discharge during a series of "vodka butt shots."
Cookie Dough Explodes During Shoplifting Incident
Fake news site rips off a hoary urban legend to create a clickbait fake news story.
Was a Homeless Couple Found Living in a Walmart Attic?
Be wary of memes with unsourced mug shots.
CDC Warns Hair Bands from China Made of Used Condoms
The Centers for Disease Control did not issue a warning concerning used condoms being repurposed as hairbands.
Pall off the Bone Ribs
No, a "crazed" Arkansas man didn't grind up his cheating fiancee and feed her remains to her unsuspecting parents.
Crossing the Feline
A real-life Cruella de Vil, but with cats? No, just more fake news.
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Did U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris’ Ancestor Own Slaves in Jamaica?
Based on an article written by the 2020 presidential Democratic primary candidate's father, right-leaning opponents dove head-first into an ill-judged attack on her.
Does Putting L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls in Water Reveal Lingerie?
This isn't the first time L.O.L. Surprise! dolls have been subject to controversy.
Is Kamala Harris Not Eligible to Serve as U.S. President?
The requirements for serving as U.S. President were established over 200 years ago and haven't changed much since.
Did the Annabelle Doll Escape from the Warren Museum?
Inanimate objects are not known for their mobility.
Did Kamala Harris Call Joe Biden a Racist?
Following the announcement of Biden's 2020 running mate choice, critics seized on a past exchange between him and the U.S. senator.