Is This a Real Photograph of a ‘Cosmic Bat’ Nebula?

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Nur Ibrahim

Oct 31, 2022 The “ethereal” nebula is illuminated by dense gaseous knots.

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

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Madison Dapcevich

Jul 6, 2022 Not all photographs need filters to appear moody.

2017: The Year in Fauxtography

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Dan Evon

Dec 29, 2017 A look back at the year's biggest stories — and the hoax images that followed at their heels.

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 ...

Were These Women Found Guilty of Witchcraft in Early 20th Century China?

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Dan Evon

May 24, 2017 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?

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Dan Evon

May 16, 2017 An image purportedly showing a biplane flying low over a California beach is actually an early e ...

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

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Kim LaCapria

May 4, 2017 The "haunting" image was captured by Spc. Hilda Clayton of an explosion that claimed her life in ...

Is a Shadowy Figure in a Facebook Photo a 'Demon'?

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Bethania Palma

Jan 2, 2017 A 'demonic' photograph purportedly taken in Arizona on New Year's Day is causing a stir on socia ...

'Chilling' Photograph of Fatal Crash Shows Spirit Leaving Victim's Body

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Brooke Binkowski

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