Tainted Buffet at Jackson Strip Club Blamed After Severe Diarrhea Incident on Stage?
A story about a tainted buffet and a "severe diarrhea incident" at a strip club originated as fake news.
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Did a Woman Require Surgery After a Fidget Spinner Became Stuck in Her Vagina?
Two nearly-identical articles report the same false incident in two far-flung cities.
Did a Texas Man Discover a Hired Escort Was His Wife?
A hoax article appeared to report that a man from Katy, Texas hired a prostitute and was subsequently shocked to learn the woman was his wife.
Was a Man Hospitalized to Remove a Lodged Fidget Spinner?
An amusing story about a man who got a popular toy lodged in his anus is fake news.
Did a Woman Make Her Cheating Husband Eat His Own Genitals?
Multiple regional fake news sites falsely claimed a woman in that area forced her cheating husband to eat his own genitals.
Did a Tourist from New Zealand Die Taking an ‘Alligator Selfie’?
A fake news item about a woman's death while taking an "alligator selfie" was mistaken for legitimate reporting.
Was Donald Trump Seen at a Swiss Resort with Vladimir Putin Before the Election?
Reports that Donald Trump was spotted at a Swiss resort with Vladimir Putin before the 2016 election are fake news.
Did President Trump Enact a 90-Day Ban on Childhood Vaccinations?
Reports that President Trump had temporary banned vaccinations via executive order came from a fake news site.
‘Step Brothers 2’ Rumors Are False
Articles reporting that a 'Step Brothers 2' sequel was in the works were just fake news items.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.