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Digitally created video purports to show a volcanic eruption and tsunami as seen from a boat.

Video: Did a Boater Really Capture a Volcanic Eruption?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 19, 2022 And somehow the video survived as the boat submerged beneath tsunami waves.
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A fake TikTok livestream account for Cristiano Ronaldo gained 100,000 followers in less than 72 hours.

Cristiano Ronaldo Featured in Fake Livestream on TikTok

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 18, 2022 TikTok live streams that replay old videos are nothing new. However, this one attributed to Cris ...
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A TikTok video reposted by ESPN appeared to show a UPS driver dunking a basketball over a car in a driveway after scanning a package with a calculator app.

Does Video Really Show a UPS Driver Dunking Over a Car?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 15, 2022 We looked into the origins of a TikTok video reposted by ESPN that purported to show a UPS drive ...
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New headlines and tweets and videos claimed that the last and final New York City pay phone or payphone was removed from the city on May 23 2022 but this was false.

Was the Last NYC Pay Phone Really Removed?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 24, 2022 Here are the facts behind the endlessly shared viral rumor that claimed New York City removed it ...
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According to social media posts a Fox News guest named Monica Crowley told Jesse Watters that Russia is now being canceled.

Did a Fox News Guest Say 'Russia Is Now Being Canceled'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Mar 7, 2022 A video clip from a Fox News TV show was widely shared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in ...
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A rumor said US Rep Lauren Boebert won a hottest woman in Congress award and that it misspelled her name and came with a Red Lobster gift card.

Did Boebert Win Award with Name Misspelled and Red Lobster Gift Card?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb 16, 2022 The certificate read: "Hottest Member in Congress Award: Lauren Boebart."
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Person, Human, School

Was a Teacher Fired for Not 'Meowing at Student Who Identifies as a Cat'?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jan 25, 2022 A story shared on TikTok by California substitute teacher Bridget Maas went viral in January 2022.
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A TikTok video showed how KFC makes its mashed potatoes in the restaurant's kitchens.

Employee Shows How KFC Mashed Potatoes Are Made

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 23, 2021 Let us echo the commenter who wrote: "Like ya never ate box instant mash potatoes cuss that's ex ...
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A Walmart hoax on TikTok claimed that a four-digit discount code could be entered at self-checkout.

Does This Walmart Self-Checkout Discount Code Really Work?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 16, 2021 The idea of looking above Walmart's entrance doors for a four-digit code to later use for self-c ...
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Walt Disney World Resort guests spotted banners dragged by airplanes that said Cokehead Matt Gaetz Tried to Drug Test Welfare Recipients.

Disney World Guests Spot 'Cokehead Matt Gaetz' Signs in the Orlando Skies

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 15, 2021 A TikTok comment noted that the banners could be seen over Disney Springs, while the video itsel ...
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Even when the sky comes falling even when the sun dont shine has been a viral TikTok music song and we found the creator and it is a cover of Sure Thing by Miguel.

'Even When the Sky Comes Falling' TikTok Singer Found

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 9, 2021 One of the most popular songs that has appeared in TikTok videos has an original creator who nev ...
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Person, Human, Suit

Is This an April 2021 Video of Trump Complaining About 2020 Election Results?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
May 2, 2021 The former president's remarks were captured at a $2,900 per person fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago.
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