Sailor in Iconic V-J Day Times Square Kiss Photo Dies at 95
The photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt was one of the most famous photographs of the 20th century.
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2017: The Year in Fauxtography
A look back at the year's biggest stories — and the hoax images that followed at their heels.
Sun and Full Moon Between Two Trees?
An image showing a full moon above a setting sun and framed between two trees is not a genuine photograph.
Were These Women Found Guilty of Witchcraft in Early 20th Century China?
A photograph showing three women in a "cangue" is often shared with a backstory about witchcraft.
Did a Biplane Buzz a Los Angeles Beach in 1911?
An image purportedly showing a biplane flying low over a California beach is actually an early example of photographic manipulation.
U.S. Army Releases Combat Photographer’s Last Shot — of the Blast That Killed Her
The "haunting" image was captured by Spc. Hilda Clayton of an explosion that claimed her life in Afghanistan.
Is a Shadowy Figure in a Facebook Photo a ‘Demon’?
A 'demonic' photograph purportedly taken in Arizona on New Year's Day is causing a stir on social media.
‘Chilling’ Photograph of Fatal Crash Shows Spirit Leaving Victim’s Body
The 'spirit' seen in a photograph of a fatal crash scene bears a startling resemblance to a fleck of dust.
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Is Wayfair Trafficking Children Via Overpriced Items?
The claim that Wayfair is trafficking children is based almost entirely on one person's confusion over an expensive cabinet.
Did NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Once Support the Sandinista Govt. in Nicaragua?
In May 2019, social media posts targeted the would-be 2020 Democratic presidential nominee for his past political positions, as well as his decision to change his name.
Were Catholics Attacked by Black Lives Matter Protesters in St. Louis?
A complete story is rarely told in a headline.
Did the FBI Find 256 Emails Between Schiff and Epstein?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did a Nationwide US Coin Shortage Occur in Summer 2020?
The COVID-19 pandemic was blamed for removing coins from circulation, as well as slowing production by the U.S. Mint.