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Numerous photographs and videos circulate on the Internet. Some are real. Some are fake. Some are real, but have been given false backstories.

Is This a 'Russia's Got Talent' Fatal Accident?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 17, 2009 A video clip captures a 'Russia's Got Talent' contestant accidentally shooting his partner in th ...
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Chelsea Clinton

Does Chelsea Clinton Wear an Upside-Down 'Satanic' Cross?

Written by:
David Emery
Aug 22, 2018 Low-resolution viral images appear to show Clinton wearing an inverted cross, which some say is ...
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Are These Giant Human Skeleton Photographs Real?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 20, 2019 According to the Old Testament, the Nephilim were were the offspring of the "sons of God" and th ...
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man keeps dead wife in glass coffee table

Did Arizona Man Keep Dead Wife in Glass Coffee Table?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Oct 26, 2001 Did an Arizona man keep his dead wife's body in a glass-cased piece of furniture?
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A tweet claimed that a family encased their deceased grandmother in resin and used her as a coffee table.

Does This Image Show a Deceased Grandmother Encased in Resin?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 21, 2023 We invite readers to follow along as we document our entire research process.
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Is This a Real Pic of a Steep San Francisco Hill?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jun 20, 2023 Without some context, this photograph could spread misconceptions about San Francisco's geography.
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The 'World's Cutest Rodent'?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb 26, 2016 A photograph purportedly showing "the world's cutest rodent" is a felt doll, but its real counte ...
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Is This a Real Image of Tom Cruise's Stunt Doubles?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jun 9, 2023 Just too many "Tom Cruises" in one picture.
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A fake photo of a man wearing a trans kids are sexy shirt or t-shirt or tshirt was going around on Twitter.

Photo of Man Wearing 'Trans Kids Are Sexy' T-shirt Is Fake

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 8, 2023 While the picture was fake, the T-shirt appeared to be real. Online stores featuring it appeared ...
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Did President Trump Save Two Cats After Hurricane Harvey?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Sep 5, 2017 Is President Trump enough of a feline lover to go wading out into floodwaters to rescue a pair o ...
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Photos of a steep driveway have been going around on the internet for years for how close a sidewalk appeared to be to the top of the driveway.

Are These Steep Driveway Photos Real?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec 13, 2021 The pictures were often referred to as being "older than the internet."
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Did These People Take a Selfie with Co-Worker Who Died of a Heart Attack?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Sep 23, 2019 "I'm just surrounded by amazing people who are having a blast!"
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Is This an Authentic Photo of a So-Called 'Duck Orchid'?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
May 30, 2023 In May 2023, a photo went viral allegedly showing a plant known as "duck orchid."
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Clothing, Apparel, Person

Does Pic Show Italian Police Ticketing Woman for Wearing Bikini in 1950s?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Sep 7, 2021 The swimsuit caused a stir when it first emerged in 1946 and was banned from beaches in Italy du ...
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Is This a Real Vintage Ad Featuring a Pregnant Woman Smoking?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 27, 2023 An ad for “Nico Time Cigarettes” boasts “The smooth taste expectant mothers crave.”
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Does This Photo Really Show a 'Stairway to Softness' Art Installation?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
May 26, 2023 As AI-generated content becomes an inextricable part of social media, more and more doubts arise ...
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A white man kisses a robot with long brown hair.

Are Images of Elon Musk With a Robot Girlfriend or Wife Real?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
May 23, 2023 The images you may have seen were AI-generated.
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A fake and possibly AI-generated photo of an explosion at the Pentagon caused quite the stir on Twitter on the morning of May 22, 2023.

Fake Pentagon Explosion Pic Goes Viral On Twitter

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 22, 2023 The picture may have been generated by artificial intelligence (AI). In the past, these fakes we ...
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elephant painting

Does a Video Show an Elephant Painting a Picture of an Elephant?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 30, 2006 Is this the real thing, the product of digital trickery, or something else?
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Does This Photograph Show Che Guevara Executing Two Women?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Aug 1, 2018 Claims that a photograph shows Che Guevara executing two women appear to be based solely on the ...
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