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State Senator Illustrated Post About 'Unidentified Drones' with Pic of 'Star Wars' Fighter Replica

Dec. 17, 2024 One X user posted of Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano's post, "We've really lost our minds with this drone hysteria."

What We Know About Nancy Mace's Claim She Was Physically Accosted by Man Who Shook Her Hand

Dec. 17, 2024 Witnesses reportedly disputed Mace’s claim that a foster care advocate who shook her hand “physically accosted” her.

An online rumor told of a New York CEO who sued his employees for allegedly pooping in his Lamborghini convertible after he eliminated their Christmas bonuses.

Story of Employees Pooping in NY CEO's Lamborghini and Resigning Is Satire

Dec. 17, 2024 Social media influencer Robby Witt shares what he calls "sixty second sitcoms" containing "fictional stories and satire."

'Wanted' Posters for Health Care CEOs in NYC: Here's What We Know

Dec. 17, 2024 Although it is unknown who put up the posters and why, the NYPD confirmed they exist.

Pope Francis Isn't Opening '5 Sacred Portals' on Christmas Eve for Never-Before-Performed Ritual

Dec. 17, 2024 The claim refers to a Roman Catholic tradition known as the Jubilee, or "Holy Year."

McDonald's Supposedly Once Created Bubble Gum Flavored Broccoli. Here's What We Know

Dec. 15, 2024 "That is the most Willy Wonka thing I have ever heard," said one user replying to a version of the claim on social media.

A close up of Donald Trump, a white man with an orange-toned tan, in a suit smiling. A white outline graphic of some groceries in the bottom right hand corner of the image.

Yes, Trump Said It Will Be 'Very Hard' To Bring Down Cost of Groceries

Dec. 13, 2024 The comment came from the president-elect’s TIME Magazine Person of the Year interview.

'Mystery Drones' Flying Over New Jersey? Here's What We Know

Dec. 13, 2024 "New Jersey 'drone'," said a Reddit user on a forum about alien sightings.

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Snopes Fact-Checked These Real — and Fake — Images in 2024

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Dec. 17, 2024 Learn how to decipher for yourself whether an image is genuine or not.

From clockwise, a white man raises his hands surrounded by other people, a Black woman holds out her left arm as a white woman looks on, a white man raises his index finger while speaking in front of a microphone and a white man stands while wearing a white shirt.

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Dec. 16, 2024 These fact checks attracted more readers than any others since the start of the year.

20 Viral Videos That Snopes Fact-Checked in 2024

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Dec. 14, 2024 Even a video of Biden wandering into the Amazon has a simple explanation.

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ABC CEO Did Not Announce Plans to Cancel 'The View'

Dec. 17, 2024 One Facebook account that shared the rumor said the CEO branded "The View" television's worst show ever.

Diddy Held Unknown White Object in 'Creepy' Pictures with Kate Moss

Dec. 16, 2024 Eagle-eyed viewers speculated that he was holding a pill in two photographs that were taken in 1999.

No, Disney Didn't Ban Women From Driving at Tomorrowland Speedway

Dec. 16, 2024 The rumor stemmed from a source that describes its output as satirical.

Yes, the Book 'Wicked' Contains Explicit Content

Dec. 12, 2024 The novel may not be exactly like your favorite hit musical or movie.

False Rumor Alleges Chiefs' Andy Reid, Steelers' Mike Tomlin Banned Black National Anthem

Dec. 12, 2024 Since 2020, the NFL has occasionally invited singers to perform the hymn "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before kickoff.

False Rumor Alleges George Clooney Left US Because of 'Red Wave'

Dec. 12, 2024 The actor and his wife, Amal Clooney, have owned property outside the U.S. for at least a decade.

A Black man wearing glasses is pictured next to two white people. The white person on the left in that image appears to be a woman wearing a flight stewardess uniform that needs to be restrained by the person on the right, who appears to be a man wearing a law enforcement uniform. A red arrow points to the stewardess.

False Videos Claim Snoop Dogg Denied 1st-Class Entry on Plane Due to His Race

Dec. 12, 2024 The footage surfaced as the rapper was promoting several new projects.

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Rumor Has It Christmas Trees Will Last Longer if Given Hot Water. Experts Aren't Sure

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Dec. 15, 2024 The alleged lifehack for the holidays has been around for years — but experts disagree over whether it's necessary.

No, a 2-Headed Giant Skeleton Wasn't Discovered in Amazon Rainforest

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Dec. 14, 2024 The internet trope of giant skeletons being discovered around the world is a common theme in digitally edited online images.

Picture of Boy Holding 'Ugly' Drawing of Himself Is Fake

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Dec. 13, 2024 Online users, mostly on Facebook, appeared to believe the picture of a boy holding a self-portrait was authentic.

Two images are shown next to each other. A medical instrument being used on a pregnant woman's belly is on the left, while the right shows the ovia app.

Yes, Ovia's Reproductive Health Apps Require Users to Input Their Country and State

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Dec. 13, 2024 Social media users warned each other about the app's location requirements.

Pet Owners Claim Smart Plugs' High-Pitched Noises Impact Animals. Here's What We Know

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Dec. 13, 2024 The WiFi outlet adapters can emit sounds that even humans may find annoying.

TikTok Posts Warn Chick-fil-A Sandwiches Contain Avian Contraceptives. Here's the Truth

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Dec. 10, 2024 People are using TikTok to warn against the alleged issue with the restaurant's chicken sandwiches.

Christmas Trees Might Last Longer if Given Hot Water — But Opinions Differ

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Laerke Christensen

Dec. 10, 2024 Experts disagree on this long-standing "life hack".

Real Image Doesn't Show Gymnast in Extreme Backbend

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Dec. 9, 2024 "How come when gymnasts do these things they are ok?" one Reddit user asked.

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A photo shows an adult holding one arm in front of a child in a chairlift. Slightly below the two people was a sign that identified the photo as being taken at the Snow King Chairlift in Jackson, Wyoming, on June 29, 1965.

Real Photo Shows 1960s Chairlift with No Safety Bar

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Dec. 17, 2024 "This thread will make your palms sweat," a X post claimed.

Real Dracula Didn't Live in This 'Abandoned' Transylvanian Castle

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Dec. 15, 2024 Bran Castle has been a tourist destination for Dracula fans since the 1960s.

No Evidence Kurt Vonnegut Said Society 'Wouldn't Save Itself Because It Wasn't Cost-Effective'

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Dec. 15, 2024 The "Cat’s Cradle" novelist died in 2007.

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What We Know About Claim Rosa Parks' Husband Owned a Car

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Dec. 14, 2024 Many commenters appeared to believe the claim discredited Parks, whose 1955 arrest on a bus was a milestone in the American Civil Rights Movement.

Kids Once Asked Santa for Atomic Bombs as Christmas Presents, Per 1945 Newspaper

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Joey Esposito

Dec. 14, 2024 The article also reported another common request at the time: "Please bring my daddy home from the war."

A white man sitting in a red chair wearing a red hat and sui is pictured next to a tree decorated with ornaments with presents underneath it.

Santa Claus Contemplated Shooting Himself in Real Vintage Ad

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Dec. 12, 2024 The bizarre ad for a men's fashion brand prompted one social media user to say: "This is unhinged."

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No, a Video Doesn't Show Marjorie Taylor Greene Auditioning for 'American Idol'

Sept. 6, 2022 The video of a woman who physically resembles Greene went viral, along with some false claims.

Heath Ledger as the Joker did not improvise in the hospital explosion scene in The Dark Knight.

Heath Ledger Did Not Improvise in the Hospital Scene in 'The Dark Knight' After a 'Mishap'

Aug. 17, 2021 A video with more than 30 million views falsely claimed that Ledger "completely improvised" the hospital explosion scene after a "mishap."

We looked into whether Elvis Presley gave a blind girl $50,000.

Did Elvis Give a Blind Girl a $50K Check?

April 29, 2021 There's no reason to be all shook up about this rumor.

Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?

July 18, 2018 Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.

Frazzledrip: Is a Hillary Clinton 'Snuff Film' Circulating on the Dark Web?

April 16, 2018 Conspiracy theory web sites reported that Clinton could be seen mutilating a child during a Satanic ritual in an online video code-named "Frazzled ...

RUMOR ALERT: Claims that Rep. Nancy Mace Vandalized Her Own Home

June 2, 2021 Mace's post was met with a polarized response.

Was It Illegal to Profit from Healthcare Prior to the HMO Act of 1973?

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Does Nigerian Girls' Science Fair Project Turn One Liter of Urine Into Six Hours of Electricity?

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