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Viral Post About Purple Hair Tie in Unsolicited Package May Have Been Brushing Scam

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Jordan Liles

Aug 3, 2023 A young woman posted on Facebook about a strange package containing a purple hair tie, a 911 cal ...

Pee-Wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Was Charged with Possession of Child Pornography?

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Nur Ibrahim

Aug 3, 2023 The rumor circulated in the wake of Reubens death in July 2023.

Yes, Pee-Wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Has Died

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Jul 31, 2023 The actor probably best known for the children's TV character died at age 70, according to reput ...

'He Did Not Die Because of a Vaccine': Late Journalist's Fiancée Refutes 'Died Suddenly' Rumor

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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 ...

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

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Jul 28, 2023 Witness David Grusch said he was sharing his own personal views and opinions at a hearing, not t ...

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 ...

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'?

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Jordan Liles

Jul 26, 2023 A story about tipping was shared following a controversy concerning Aldean's music video for his ...

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

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Jul 26, 2023 Reports claiming that she died at age 56 were true.

Does FBI Have Evidence That Joe Biden Received $5M Bribe from Burisma Exec?

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Alex Kasprak

Jun 22, 2023 GOP investigators and Rudy Giuliani have both claimed to know the identity of a whistleblower wi ...

Trump Promotes 'If You F*ck Around with Us' Sound Bite with 'War of the Worlds' Tripod Horn

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Jordan Liles

Jul 20, 2023 The former president "ReTruthed" the ominous video during a week filled with legal challenges at ...

No, the CDC Hasn't Endorsed the Use of Powerful Drugs by 'Men Who Want to Breastfeed'

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Jul 20, 2023 Both cisgender and transgender women have used domperidone, a drug not approved in the U.S., to ...

A misleading rumor implied that boxer Antwun Echols died because of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Boxer Antwun Echols' Cause of Death Was Complications from Diabetes, Not a COVID-19 Vaccine

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Jordan Liles

Jul 19, 2023 Echols' daughter, Antwunette, told Snopes that she had no recollection of her father ever even r ...

A rumor claimed that the original Zordon actor from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers named David J Fielding only made $150.

'Power Rangers' Actor Says He Only Made $150 to Portray the Face of Zordon in Hundreds of Episodes

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Jordan Liles

Jul 18, 2023 There appeared to be nothing "mighty" about this agreement.

A woman named Callie Driskill died in an ATV accident, not from a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Viral Post About Purple Hair Tie in Unsolicited Package May Have Been Brushing Scam

Pee-Wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Was Charged with Possession of Child Pornography?

Yes, Pee-Wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Has Died

'He Did Not Die Because of a Vaccine': Late Journalist's Fiancée Refutes 'Died Suddenly' Rumor

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

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

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

Yes, Sinéad O'Connor Has Died

Does FBI Have Evidence That Joe Biden Received $5M Bribe from Burisma Exec?

Trump Promotes 'If You F*ck Around with Us' Sound Bite with 'War of the Worlds' Tripod Horn

No, the CDC Hasn't Endorsed the Use of Powerful Drugs by 'Men Who Want to Breastfeed'

Boxer Antwun Echols' Cause of Death Was Complications from Diabetes, Not a COVID-19 Vaccine

'Power Rangers' Actor Says He Only Made $150 to Portray the Face of Zordon in Hundreds of Episodes

Wisconsin Mother Callie Driskill Died from ATV Accident, Not a COVID Vaccine

Did a Woman Married to the Eiffel Tower Divorce the Monument for a Fence?

What We Know About Viral Image of Largest Cruise Ship in the World

Mel Gibson Interview from 1998 Goes Viral with 'Sound of Freedom' Release

Look Out for Unsubstantiated Claims About Cocaine at the White House

The Garth Brooks and Tom Segura Instagram Feud, Explained

No, Weather Maps Aren't Scare-Mongering About Climate Change