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American Immunity to the Zika Virus
A false — and dangerous — claim that Americans are immune to the Zika virus is circulating on Twitter. Read More
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William Golding on Women
'Lord of the Flies' author William Golding once said that women are "far superior [to men] and always have been." Read More
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Naples Delivers Record-Breaking Pizza
The pie was more than a mile long and created by dozens of chefs. Read More
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Photograph 'Taken Without a Telescope' Shows Andromeda Galaxy Next to the Moon
A purported photograph that shows the galaxy next to (and much larger than) the moon is actually a composite of two separate images. Read More
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Lead in Flint Bottled Water
Videos of home testing of bottled water handed out in Flint do not demonstrate the existence of dangerous levels of lead. Read More
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Conspiracy Theorists Meet on New Dating Website
"Awake Dating," geared toward people who believe the world is controlled by secret organizations, went live in April 2016. Read More
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QuikTrip Safe Place
A viral Facebook post regarding QuikTrip's partnership with the Safe Place initiative contains some dangerously inaccurate information. Read More
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Sonic Red Tray Route 44 Promotion
A local Sonic Drive-In promotion involving a red tray keychain and lifetime discounts on Route 44 drinks is only available in a few Texas locations. Read More
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FBI Revealed the 'Most Dangerous' Zodiac Signs?
A number of sketchy sales sites created a rumor that the FBI had released a study ranking zodiac signs by propensity for criminal action. Read More
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Stan Lee Death Hoax
A prank article started a false rumor that famed Marvel Comics artist Stan Lee had passed away. Read More
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Eric Trump: 'Hispanics Are Afraid of My Father Because He’ll Send Them Back to Asia'
A fake news article claimed that Eric Trump said that his father Donald Trump should send Hispanics back to Asia. Read More
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Donald Trump Plans to Declare War on Americans?
A then yet-to-be aired Fox News segment involving Donald Trump sparked rumors the GOP frontrunner planned to declare war on Americans. Read More
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Alabama Veteran Falsely Claims 'Muslim' Gas Station Manager Refused to Let Him Use Restroom
An Alabama veteran who claimed he was denied access to a gas station's restroom by a Muslim manager has now apologized. Read More
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Rick Warren Changes Name to 'Muhammad Hussein Warren'
An article reporting that Pastor Rick Warren changed his name to "Muhammad Hussein Warren" came from a Christian-focused fake news site. Read More
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Smoking in Cars with Children Illegal Starting October 1, 2016
Fake news site attempts to lure readers with a vague and false article about an imminent smoking ban. Read More
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Artwork Shows Man with Noose Around Neck to Represent Multiculturalism
A piece of art depicting a man watering a tree so that he could hang himself from it supposedly won a contest for depicting the state of multiculturalism in Europe. Read More
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Nancy Pelosi Endorsed Bernie Sanders?
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has not endorsed Bernie Sanders for president, but neither has she endorsed Hillary Clinton. Read More
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Hidden Sex Drawing in 'Monsters, Inc.' Scene
A viral video purports to show a sexual act depicted in a scene from the popular children's movie "Monsters, Inc." Read More
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Miami-Dade to Create Freeway 'Texting Lane' to Accommodate Millenial Drivers
An article that reported that Florida highways would be getting special lanes to accommodate people sending text messages originated from an entertainment and satire web site. Read More
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White Teen Girl Identifies as Indian Chief, Demands Tribal Benefits
No, a white teen girl didn't demand tribal benefits because she "identified" as a Native American elder. Read More
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"If Voting Made a Difference, They Wouldn't Let Us Do It"
A quote concerning the irrelevancy of voting is often incorrectly attributed to American humorist Mark Twain. Read More
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Benjamin Franklin Said to 'Question Authority'?
We were unable to locate any evidence Benjamin Franklin ever said it was the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority. Read More
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NSA Toilet Cameras Sign
A fake NSA "toilet cameras" notice directed complaints to the customer service line for Pizza Hut. Read More
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President Obama Bans the Words 'Negro' and 'Oriental'?
President Obama signed legislation pertaining to the use of dated terminology ("negro" and "oriental") in federal law, but he didn't make use of the words illegal. Read More
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Melania Trump vs. Michelle Obama
An old photoshoot features then-model Melania Trump posing provocatively for GQ magazine. Read More
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Leatherback Turtle's Mouth
An image showing the inside of a leatherback turtle's mouth is gruesome, terrifying, and real. Read More
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That's One Way to Stop Road Rage
An animated image purportedly showing a road rage incident was actually taken from an episode of a Russian television series. Read More
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Mr. T Death Hoax
A false rumor reported that 'A-Team' actor Mr. T passed away in May 2016. Read More
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Barbara Boxer Gave Bernie Sanders Supporters the Finger?
A grainy photograph doesn't show Barbara Boxer giving Bernie Sanders supporters the finger, and it hasn't been "scrubbed" from social media. Read More
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Lamb of God Accepts Award from Pastor Joel Osteen, Who Didn’t Know They’re Not a Christian Band
A fake news article reported that the heavy metal band Lamb of God was given an “excellence in faith outreach” award by televangelist pastor Joel Osteen. Read More
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Three Times a Liar
Donald Trump did not write that if "you tell people a lie three times, they will believe anything." Read More
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American Pediatricians Issue Statement on Gender and Children
It was an official-sounding but fringe group of politically motivated pediatricians who issued a statement on gender, not the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read More
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FBI Files Prove Adolf Hitler Escaped to Argentina
Treasure trove of documents released by the FBI includes hundreds of unsubstantiated reports claiming that Hitler faked suicide and escaped to South America. Read More
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Trump Supporter Claims Outback Steakhouse Refused to Serve Him
Several Donald Trump supporters called for a boycott of Outback Steakhouse after one fan was reportedly refused service. Read More
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Obama Declares Islam as America's Religion
An unreliable web site claimed that President Obama declared Islam is the U.S.'s "official religion." Read More
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Sunny Oaks Elementary Forces Kids to Cross Dress for LGBT Week
A social media rumor about forced cross-dressing at Sunny Oaks Elementary School appears to have been created from whole cloth. Read More
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Target Sues 'Hero' for Saving Stabbing Victim
Target did sue Michael Turner, a man who saved a girl from being stabbed in one of their stores, but the lawsuit was about more than that. Read More
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Hillary's Recovered E-Mails Reveal Republican Gun Grab Plan
An article about recovered e-mails revealing plans for an "Obama gun grab" was a thinly-disguised joke about Republican voter turnout on Election Day. Read More
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Albert Einstein Rejection Letter
An image purportedly showing a rejection letter Albert Einstein received from the University of Bern in 1907 is a modern fabrication Read More
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Did Sanders Supporters Throw Chairs at Nevada Democratic Convention?
A Las Vegas reporter's second-hand claim Bernie Sanders supporters threw chairs at a Nevada convention was widely reproduced by other news outlets. Read More
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Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Bill Criminalizing Abortion
The bill's sponsor says he hopes to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Read More
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Photograph Shows 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'
A photograph purportedly showing "the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" riding out of clouds originated with an advertising campaign. Read More
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Trey Gowdy Admitted Nothing Could Have Saved Benghazi Victims?
Rep. Trey Gowdy ceded a central point of dispute in the Benghazi controversy, but it was misleading to characterize it as an "accidental" admission. Read More
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Target to Discontinue Sales of American Flag
An article reporting that Target stopped selling American flags came from a web site that only publishes hoax news and satire. Read More
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Patrick Stewart on 'Galaxy Quest'
Comments made by 'Star Trek' star Patrick Stewart about the movie 'Galaxy Quest' are authentic but not recent. Read More
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Video Shows 'Fireball' in the Sky As EgyptAir Flight Disappears from Radar
A purported video of a fireball streaking across the sky at the same time an EgyptAir flight went missing actually shows Russian rocket debris from 2015. Read More
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'America Was Never Great'
A controversial photograph shows an employee at Home Depot wearing a cap bearing the slogan "America Was Never Great." Read More
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Facebook Panic Follows Kroger Kidnap Claim
A woman's claim that she and her daughter were targeted by kidnappers at Kroger was swiftly debunked, but not before it led to local alarm. Read More
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Tony Romo Arrested in North Carolina for Using Men's Bathroom
An article reporting that the Cowboys' quarterback was arrested for using a men's bathroom in North Carolina was a spoof. Read More
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Donald Trump Was Never Called Racist Before Running for President
A rumor claiming that Donald Trump was never called a racist before he started running for president was widely circulated on Facebook. Read More
