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A rumor claimed that Talladega Superspeedway held a Pride Day that achieved the lowest attendance in the Alabama track's history.

Did a Talladega 'Pride Day' Achieve Lowest Attendance in the Track's History?

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Jordan Liles

June 22, 2023 A rumor about Alabama's Talladega Superspeedway hosting a "Pride Day" was virally shared in June ...

Computer Keyboard, Electronics, Computer

Are Electric Vehicles and Batteries Bad for the Environment?

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Madison Dapcevich

March 28, 2022 We broke the viral Facebook post down claim by claim.

Solar Panels Don't Drain the Sun of Energy

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Dan Evon

Feb. 12, 2016 An intendedly humorous meme claims that the use of solar panels drains the sun of energy.

Video Shows Biden Saying, 'She Was 12, I was 30'?

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Aleksandra Wrona

Oct. 4, 2023 Some social media users claimed the viral video was proof of pedophilia.

Was Tom Hanks Arrested in Australia and Fitted with an Ankle Bracelet?

Written by:

David Mikkelson

July 28, 2020 The actor is one of several celebrities who have become the target of bizarre conspiracy theorie ...

Dr. Oz has never endorsed weight loss gummies or keto gummies nor did he endorse a gummy product with apple cider vinegar, perhaps better known as ACV.

Did Dr. Oz Endorse Keto Weight Loss Gummies?

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Jordan Liles

May 30, 2023 According to scammy websites, the former host of the "Dr. Oz" talk show once called keto gummies ...

This picture of Barack and Michelle Obama was doctored to give Michelle male features and pushed the debunked conspiracy theory that her name is Michael.

Doctored Christmas Photo of Michelle Obama Circulates Online

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Jordan Liles

Oct. 5, 2022 A message to those users who shared this misleading picture with friends on Facebook: Reverse im ...

Kelly Clarkson was not forced by NBC or the producers of The Voice to lose 30 pounds, nor did she ever endorse keto ACV gummies.

Was Kelly Clarkson 'Forced' by 'The Voice' to Lose Weight?

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Jordan Liles

May 26, 2023 An online article bearing the logo for NBC's "Today" show read, "Kelly Clarkson Forced To Lose 3 ...

Vintage Pic of a Bearded, Masked Man Inspired 'Batman'?

Written by:

Nur Ibrahim

April 19, 2024 A vintage-looking photograph features a burly man in a leather mask, similar to that worn by the ...

Did Taylor Swift Perform Witchcraft Onstage During Eras Tour?

Written by:

Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 5, 2024 Some rumors surrounding the popular singer are truly hexing.

No, Sen. Chuck Schumer Was Not a Client of 'Hollywood Madam' Heidi Fleiss

Written by:

David Emery

Jan. 24, 2019 8chan and QAnon trolls worked diligently to push this smear campaign into the mainstream.

Were Children Once Sent Through the U.S. Mail?

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Snopes Staff

Jan. 8, 2014 Children did not come within the classification of harmless live animals which do not require fo ...

Have Contents of 'Ashley Biden's Diary' Been Verified?

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Alex Kasprak

April 5, 2024 The existence of a diary and the authenticity of purported facsimiles of a diary are two entirel ...

How to Survive a Heart Attack When Alone

Written by:

Barbara Mikkelson

Sept. 2, 2003 Rhythmically coughing during a heart attack may increase your chances of surviving it, but self- ...

A Black woman laughs and claps. People are sitting behind her, some smiling.

Michelle Obama Isn't a Trans Woman. Here's Why Some People Believe Otherwise

Written by:

Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Oct. 17, 2023 Since the early days of the Obamas' career in politics, we've received numerous inquires to inve ...

Two white men are pictured next to each other. The man on the left has white hair and is wearing a blue button down, while the man on the right is wearing a black button down and suit jacket.

Guy Fieri Threw Tom Hanks Out of Restaurant Because the Actor Is 'Ungodly and Woke'?

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Nikki Dobrin

April 2, 2024 While the alleged incident was said to have taken place at one of Fieri's many restaurants, the ...

Did Trump Call Fallen Soldiers 'Suckers' and 'Losers'?

Written by:

Nur Ibrahim

Oct. 4, 2023 A former Trump administration official and Biden recently accused the former president of making ...

How Furries Got Swept Up in Anti-Trans 'Litter Box' Rumors

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Bethania Palma

Jan. 30, 2023 We unpacked the origins of baseless rumors that schools are installing litter boxes for students ...

Did Senator Chuck Schumer Have an Affair with a Teenager?

Written by:

David Mikkelson

Dec. 10, 2017 A routine review of content labeled satire.

Did the Woman Behind Aunt Jemima Die a Millionaire?

Written by:

Dan Evon

June 18, 2020 “The available evidence suggests otherwise,” one historian told us.

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