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Will Soaking Strawberries in Saltwater Expose Fruit-Infesting Insects?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jul 10, 2020 Social media users posted videos showing insects crawling out of fruit after being soaked in war ...
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NyQuil Chicken

The 'NyQuil Chicken Challenge' Prompted an FDA Warning, but Is It a Real Trend?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sep 22, 2022 The real takeaway here is, don't eat NyQuil chicken.
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Did Congress Officially Ban TikTok?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Mar 24, 2023 Both the White House and U.S. Congress have been exploring different options to further regulate ...
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Does Costco Lose Millions Annually for Keeping Rotisserie Chicken Cheap?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 11, 2020 The $4.99 price tag has held firm for one of the company’s most popular items.
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A person points up to a tweet on screen that says, "Florida has introduced the Empower Bigots Act, HB991. It would classify accusations that someone engaged in discrimination as defamation per se with $35k minimum in damages. If it involves LGBTQ people and someone's truth is no defense. This is absolutely." Their head is covering up part of the post.

No, a Florida Bill Wouldn't Outlaw Calling Someone Racist, Transphobic or Homophobic

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Mar 2, 2023 Instead, it could increase the risk of liability for defendants in defamation cases that involve ...
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Did Amazon’s Alexa Predict WWIII Will Begin in November 2023?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb 21, 2023 A viral video supposedly shows the voice assistant foretelling the start of the war with a Russi ...
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A man in a video asks if a list of crimes and accusations belongs to the NFL or the NBA but later reveals it all applies to members of the US Congress.

Is 'NFL or NBA' Video Listing Supposed Crimes of US Congress Members Accurate?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb 14, 2023 Snopes first covered this long list of arrests and crimes attributed to members of Congress all ...
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In April 2021, TikTok users started to post warnings of an upcoming "National Rape Day" or "National Sexual Assault Day" that would legalize sexual assault for 24 hours on April 24.

'National Rape Day' Warnings Circulate on TikTok

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 19, 2021 Whether you call it a joke, prank, troll campaign or a hoax, there is no "National Rape Day" tha ...
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A rumor said that Walmart was going to begin charging for carts.

Walmart Responds to Rumor It's Charging for Carts

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb 1, 2023 A person in a TikTok video that had millions of views said, "Starting Feb. 1, Walmart is going t ...
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Person, Human, Art

Was ‘Muffin Man’ Song a Warning to Kids About 16th-Century Serial Killer?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Feb 12, 2021 The baker reportedly lured children to their death by dangling muffins from a string.
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Does Joe Biden Have a Body Double?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Dec 17, 2020 The answer is supposedly in the earlobes.
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Does Video Show Capitol Police Opening Gates for Rioters?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jan 6, 2021 Footage of law enforcement officers supposedly condoning trespassing garnered millions of views.
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A TikTok video was posted that showed a man rescuing a dog tied to railroad tracks the instant before a train would have hit both of them.

Did This Video Show a Dog Rescued from Train Tracks?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 28, 2021 Here's what we found when we looked at the video frame-by-frame.
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A California woman appeared to push a brown bear off her fence to save her dogs.

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

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 31, 2021 The TikTok user who posted the video said that it was recorded in California.
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A deer fell over the edge of the cliff for the waterfall at Upper Falls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan.

Deer Survives 50-Foot Drop at Michigan Waterfall, Viral Video Shows

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 11, 2021 The video was recorded at the Upper Falls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
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A viral TikTok video showed a possible mass shooting at a Chicago Target involving employees but reportedly no one was hurt.

Chicago Target Employees Run in Fear of Possible Shooter, Viral TikTok Video Shows

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 10, 2021 The same TikTok user who posted the viral video later said that no one was hurt in the incident.
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A Star Wars marriage wedding engagement proposal trailer video on TikTok resulted in the answer of yes.

'Star Wars' Marriage Proposal Video Trailer Goes Viral on TikTok

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 7, 2021 The proposal video, edited like a "Star Wars" movie trailer, was followed up by a second clip th ...
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TikTok went down on July 6 2021 in an apparent outage and it is down.

TikTok Is Down, Videos Temporarily Unavailable

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 6, 2021 The video platform showed zero followers for most users, but some features were still available.
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A TikTok video purportedly showing a woman making eggs for a hotel breakfast was viewed millions of times.

'Eggs for Hotel Breakfast' Video Viewed 17M Times in 6 Days

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 1, 2021 Not the first TikTok video to go viral after revealing how food was prepared in a commercial kit ...
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Better Call Saul was filming in Albuquerque New Mexico for Season 6.

'Better Call Saul' Filming at 'Breaking Bad' Locations, Videos Reveal

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 19, 2021 The sixth and final season of "Better Call Saul," the prequel series to "Breaking Bad," is expec ...
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