Woman Stands by Descriptions of Sexual Harassment in Viral ‘Human Trafficking’ Video
Sexual harassment in public spaces is widespread, but police said they had no evidence of traffickers targeting women in Pinellas County, Florida.
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Is This Video of a Man Falling Down a Flight of Stairs Real?
A video showing a man falling down a flight of stairs features computer animated graphics and was likely created for a 2008 commercial for Levi's Jeans.
Is This a Vampire Squid Turning Itself Inside Out?
A video showing a cephalopod contorting to confuse predators ended up confusing some viewers, as well.
Does a ‘Plastic’ Layer Cover Romaine Lettuce?
A viral video purporting to show a woman peeling plastic off lettuce leaves is misleading.
Are These the Northern Lights Seen From Space?
A purported photograph of an aurora is actually a screenshot from a computer animation.
Did an American Teenager Who Killed a ‘Muslim Refugee’ for Raping His Sister Get 30 Years in Prison?
A anti-Islam, anti-refugee video widely shared on Facebook was blatant fake news.
OK, Imagine Net Neutrality is Flame Grilled Whopper
Burger King released a humorous new ad on Twitter, explaining the repeal of net neutrality in "making burgers per second."
Disney Heiress Says She Will Benefit from GOP Tax Plan but Is Against It
In a viral video, Abigail Disney said the 2017 tax plan is a windfall for rich people and large corporations while hurting ordinary working Americans.
Keaton Jones Bullying Controversy
An initial outpouring of support for a bullied kid veered into controversy over his mother's Facebook posts and a GoFundMe campaign.
Did a Boeing Jetliner Make a 90-Degree Climb During Takeoff at an Air Show?
Although a jetliner was captured on video climbing steeply, it was probably not ascending at an angle as dramatic as it might have appeared to viewers.
Is This a Marijuana Grower Hiding From Law Enforcement?
A video purportedly showing a marijuana grower hiding from police is not genuine footage.
Does a Video Show Needlessly Wasted Food at an Ohio Walmart?
A misleading viral video that purports to show wasted food at a store in Celina, Ohio in fact shows the aftermath of a devastating tornado and the ensuing loss of power.
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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.