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Was 'Batman' Inspired by Vintage Pic of a Bearded, Masked Man Named Bill Smith?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 29, 2023 A mysterious, vintage-looking photograph circulating online has been claimed to be the inspirati ...
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Examples of a Deceptive Photography Trick: Forced Perspective

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Aleksandra Wrona
May 22, 2023 A technique known as "forced perspective" is behind images of giant frogs, massive rats, and eno ...
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Does This Photograph Show Che Guevara Executing Two Women?

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Dan Evon
Aug 1, 2018 Claims that a photograph shows Che Guevara executing two women appear to be based solely on the ...
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Yes, This Pic Shows Jet that Landed Safely After Roof Was Ripped Off Mid-Flight

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Nur Ibrahim
Apr 29, 2023 A flight attendant was killed after being "sucked through the opening," and more than 60 people ...
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Did a Man in Montana Catch a Three-Foot Long Grasshopper?

Did a Man in Montana Catch a Three-Foot Long Grasshopper?

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 25, 2017 In the 1930s, doctored postcards featuring giant grasshoppers sold "like hotcakes."
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Did Tom Cruise Sit Atop the Burj Khalifa Without a Harness?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jun 10, 2021 The skyscraper is more than a half-mile tall.
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Is This a Real Photograph of a ‘Cosmic Bat’ Nebula?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 31, 2022 The “ethereal” nebula is illuminated by dense gaseous knots.
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A photograph of U.S. President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, former president Jimmy Carter, and former first lady Rosalynn Carter is genuine.

Why Do the Bidens Look Giant in Photo With Carters?

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 4, 2021 This photograph spurred jokes about dollhouses and ventriloquists.
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Here’s Why the Sky Turned Green During South Dakota Derecho

Do These Pics Really Show Green Skies During a South Dakota Storm?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jul 6, 2022 Not all photographs need filters to appear moody.
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Is This Giant Jungle Centipede Real?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jul 4, 2021 How many legs would a 3-foot-long centipede have?
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Does This Photo Show D-Day Paratroopers in 1944 and Today?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 15, 2021 Similarities abound, but not exactly in the fashion outlined in a popular meme.
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Is This a 28-Foot-Long Crocodile That Was Killed in Australia in 1957?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Nov 7, 2019 An old photograph of a large crocodile is real, but the accompanying caption is factually challe ...
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Did a Plumber Find a Giant Snake While Investigating a Clog?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb 28, 2019 One seemingly oversized serpent seems to be making its way around the U.S. for identical poses.
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2017: The Year in Fauxtography

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 29, 2017 A look back at the year's biggest stories — and the hoax images that followed at their heels.
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Is This Picture of the Sun and Full Moon Between Two Trees Real?

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Dan Evon
Jun 14, 2017 An image showing a full moon above a setting sun and framed between two trees is not a genuine p ...
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Were These Women Found Guilty of Witchcraft in Early 20th Century China?

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 24, 2017 A photograph showing three women in a "cangue" is often shared with a backstory about witchcraft.
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Hoax postcard image of an early airplane flying dangerously low over a California beach

Did a Biplane Buzz a Los Angeles Beach in 1911?

Written by:
Dan Evon
May 16, 2017 An image purportedly showing a biplane flying low over a California beach is actually an early e ...
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Last photo taken by U.S. Army SPC. Hilda I. Clayton

U.S. Army Releases Combat Photographer's Last Shot — of the Blast That Killed Her

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
May 4, 2017 The "haunting" image was captured by Spc. Hilda Clayton of an explosion that claimed her life in ...
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Is a Shadowy Figure in a Facebook Photo a 'Demon'?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 2, 2017 A 'demonic' photograph purportedly taken in Arizona on New Year's Day is causing a stir on socia ...
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'Chilling' Photograph of Fatal Crash Shows Spirit Leaving Victim's Body

Written by:
Brooke Binkowski
Jul 14, 2016 The 'spirit' seen in a photograph of a fatal crash scene bears a startling resemblance to a flec ...
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