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Are These Real Pics of Elderly Women With Giant, Crocheted Cats?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jul 31, 2023 Viral images allegedly depicted, among other things, "a 80-year-old grandmother and her crochet ...
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Mickey Mouse is not being retired by The Walt Disney Company, effective immediately, as published by Inside the Magic.

No, Mickey Mouse Was Not Retired by Disney on July 28, 2023

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 31, 2023 Here's everything readers should know about the false rumor that claimed one of the world's most ...
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Yes, Pee-Wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Has Died

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 31, 2023 The actor probably best known for the children's TV character died at age 70, according to reput ...
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Did Kodak Hide Invention of the Digital Camera in the '70s to Avoid Loss of Film Sales?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jul 30, 2023 As the legend goes, a young engineer at Kodak invented the world's first digital camera in the 1 ...
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Does Hello Kitty's 'Boyfriend', Dear Daniel, Identify As a Girl?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jul 29, 2023 "Just found out that Hello Kitty is dating a genderqueer girl," one social media user commented.
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'He Did Not Die Because of a Vaccine': Late Journalist's Fiancée Refutes 'Died Suddenly' Rumor

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 28, 2023 Gary Detman, 53, died in April 2023. A rumor was promoted that said his death was caused by a CO ...
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A white man in a black suit and red tie sits at a desk, with his hands clapsed and papers in front of him. On either side, two white people wearing black suits and blue ties are talking to each other. Many people are seated behind them.

No, Congress (or the US Government) Hasn't Confirmed Aliens Are Real

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 28, 2023 Witness David Grusch said he was sharing his own personal views and opinions at a hearing, not t ...
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Did Anthropologist Margaret Mead Say the 'First Sign of Civilization' Is a Healed Femur?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 28, 2023 The dubious anecdote has proliferated on the internet and in books for decades.
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A headline claimed that Paramount would be pulling and canceling its future plans for CMT.

Did Paramount Say It May 'Cut' CMT After the Channel 'Lost Their Audience'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 28, 2023 "Go woke, go broke," a user commented, just days after CMT had pulled country music singer Jason ...
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Did Beyoncé Wear Heels Modeled After Her Own Butt and Legs?

Written by:
Sarah Baum
Jul 28, 2023 The photograph is real, but the backstory is not.
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Does This Pic of Stairs on the Exterior of a Concrete Building Show a 'Funny Construction Fail'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 27, 2023 (Updated: Jul 28, 2023) Some Reddit users believed it to be fake, while others described the fears the stairs evoked.
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A quote attributed to Prince claims he once said that money won't buy you happiness, but it'll pay for the search.

Did Prince Say, 'Money Won't Buy You Happiness, But It'll Pay for the Search'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 27, 2023 The quote has appeared on websites that collect sayings by famous people, in tweets and memes, a ...
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Is This a Real Email From Sinead O'Connor to Piers Morgan About Meghan Markle?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 27, 2023 The alleged email accused Morgan of "dying to be balls deep in Meghan Markle" after her 2021 Opr ...
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A blonde woman holds a sign that says World Aquatics Swimming Female Athlete of the Year 2022. Her name, Katie Ledecky, is printed at the bottom of the sign.

No Proof For Rumors That Katie Ledecky Had 'Come Out' as Trans

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 27, 2023 Ledecky is the first woman to earn 20 World Championships gold medals. It's not the only reason ...
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A video clip from Ukraine did not show women carrying heavy concrete stones, as some tweets claimed.

Ukraine Video Does Not Show Women Carrying Film Prop Stones Out of Church Hit by Russian Airstrike

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 27, 2023 Sam Doak, a fact checker for the Logically Facts website, found the truth behind this baseless c ...
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Did US Olympics Women's Teams Threaten to Quit Over Trans Athlete Lia Thomas Try-Out?

Written by:
Sarah Baum
Jul 27, 2023 This rumor originated from a website that describes its output as satirical.
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A rumor said that Jason Aldean didn't leave a tip after ordering 60 or 65 burritos in West Virginia.

Did Jason Aldean Not Leave a Tip After Ordering 65 Burritos in a West Virginia 'Small Town'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 26, 2023 A story about tipping was shared following a controversy concerning Aldean's music video for his ...
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Will US Passport Holders Be Required to Get a Visa to Enter EU in 2024?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 26, 2023 On social media, some users described it as the "end" of "visa-free" travel for U.S. passport ho ...
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Does Twitter's 'Like' Button Become an 'X' When You Press It?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jul 26, 2023 Some social media users apparently found a deceptive way to get more likes.
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A white woman in a purple headscarf and dress holds a microphone in her left hand. Her right is held up, palm out. Her eyes are closed as she sings.

Yes, Sinéad O'Connor Has Died

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 26, 2023 Reports claiming that she died at age 56 were true.
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