Did Thomas Jefferson Say ‘When the Speech Condemns a Free Press, You Are Hearing the Words of a Tyrant’?
One of the most famous of America's Founding Fathers might have agreed with this sentiment, but we found no evidence that he wrote it.
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Did Mark Twain Say ‘Fear the Media, for They Will Steal Your Honor’?
The anachronistic use of the word "media" is just one reason to be skeptical of a quote often attributed to American author Mark Twain.
Did Paul Krugman Say the Internet’s Effect on the World Economy Would Be ‘No Greater Than the Fax Machine’s’?
In a 1998 article about the pitfalls of making predictions about technological progress, the Nobel Prize-winning economist questioned the future role of the Internet.
Did George Soros Say His Life’s Mission Is to Destroy the United States?
There is no evidence that the billionaire supporter of progressive causes ever uttered such a remark, or anything resembling it.
Did Oprah Winfrey Say ‘Old White People Have to Die’?
Detractors have seized on Winfrey's 2013 comments about how to end racism in an effort to discredit the star.
Lincoln and Lee’s Views on Slavery
A meme widely circulated in the wake of a controversy over Confederate memorials does not accurately reflect Abraham Lincoln's and Robert E. Lee's views on slavery and the Civil War.
Did George Orwell’s ‘1984’ Predict the Power of Smartphones?
A widely-shared quotation comes from a 2014 theater adaptation, not the original 1949 novel.
Hillary Clinton Said Children Should Be Raised by the State?
A fabricated quote from Hillary Clinton saying children should be "raised and trained" by the state originated with one of many sites dedicated to spreading misinformation about presidential candidates.
Abraham Lincoln and Failure
Legend: Abraham Lincoln endured a steady stream of failure and defeat before becoming President of the United States.
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Is Dr. Fauci Married to Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sister?
Sharing a first name is not the same as sharing an identity.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Did Adolf Hitler Say He Would Start World War III After His Death?
A quote attributed to the Nazi dictator about the start of World War III is a hoax perpetuated by people not inclined to check for themselves.
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.
Was Ghislaine Maxwell Photographed with JonBenét Ramsey?
Not all women with short, dark hair are Ghislaine Maxwell.