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‘Don’t Look Up’ Movie ‘Mistake’: Film Crew Visible in Scene

The star-studded satirical film was released on Netflix on Dec. 24, 2021.

Disney’s Pirates Ride Evacuated After Boat Derails, Videos Show

It's nice to have a bit of Disney Parks news to take one's mind off...

Schools Step Up Security in Response to Threats on TikTok

Educators announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and...

Are Photos of John F. Kennedy’s Bloody Shirt Real?

The former president was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963.

Did ‘Louie Louie’ Drummer Yell ‘F*ck’ During Recording?

We investigated a claim about the song's most famous version.

Pope Francis Disappears on Live TV, Explained

A video showed the pope go poof. Here's what happened.

Briefcase Changes Color from Red to Green on TV, Explained

Sky News explained what happened with the purported "Matrix glitch."

No, AL Gov. Kay Ivey Is Not in This Photo Protesting Desegregation in Louisiana

A misleading and viral tweet became so popular that its content was later shared on...

Why We Can’t Definitively Say TikTok Causes Tics

Remember, correlation does not equate to causation.

Fears Raised Over ‘Slap a Teacher’ TikTok Challenge — But Is It Real?

Little evidence exists that "slap a teacher" is an actual "challenge" on TikTok.

Woman Pushes Bear Off Fence to Save Dogs in Memorial Day Video

The TikTok user who posted the video said that it was recorded in California.

No, Trump Did Not Say His Favorite Song Was ‘Iris’ by the Goo Goo Dolls

The rumor first spread in a TikTok video in late September 2021.