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Does Viral 'Sun Bear' Video Actually Show a Person in a Bear Costume?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug 1, 2023 Social media users claimed that "a human in a suit" was seen in a Chinese zoo, pretending to be ...
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Is This 'Prehistoric Turtle Octopus Hybrid' Real?

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Alex Kasprak
Aug 1, 2023 The image has been attributed to various locations including Santa Clara, Peru, and Lake Cumberl ...
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A white man in a gray suit grimaces looking towards the camera.

No, Tom Hanks Didn't Call His Daughter a 'Sexy Baby'

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 31, 2023 While the actor does have a daughter, her name is Elizabeth, not Sophie.
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A log or transcript purported to show text messages from the final communications of the OceanGate Expeditions Titan submersible which was meant to explore Titanic.

Was the Titan Sub's Text Message 'Transcript' or 'Log' Released?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 6, 2023 Social media users appeared to be taking the viral "log" at face value, despite there being no e ...
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Trump Burger in Texas

Does a Video Show a Trump Burger Restaurant in Texas?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Mar 25, 2021 In March 2021, a popular TikTok video offered a tour of what appeared to be a burger joint dedic ...
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A video showed a woman who appeared to have crashed her car into a tree telling a man careful it's gonna blow and he responded by telling her you can't park your car here ma'am.

Is the 'You Can't Park Your Car Here, Ma'am' Video Real?

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Jordan Liles
Jun 6, 2023 In the video, a woman appears to have rammed her car into a tree, causing the engine to begin sm ...
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Will Soaking Strawberries in Saltwater Expose Fruit-Infesting Insects?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jul 10, 2020 Social media users posted videos showing insects crawling out of fruit after being soaked in war ...
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NyQuil Chicken

The 'NyQuil Chicken Challenge' Prompted an FDA Warning, but Is It a Real Trend?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sep 22, 2022 The real takeaway here is, don't eat NyQuil chicken.
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Did Congress Officially Ban TikTok?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Mar 24, 2023 Both the White House and U.S. Congress have been exploring different options to further regulate ...
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Does Costco Lose Millions Annually for Keeping Rotisserie Chicken Cheap?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 11, 2020 The $4.99 price tag has held firm for one of the company’s most popular items.
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A person points up to a tweet on screen that says, "Florida has introduced the Empower Bigots Act, HB991. It would classify accusations that someone engaged in discrimination as defamation per se with $35k minimum in damages. If it involves LGBTQ people and someone's truth is no defense. This is absolutely." Their head is covering up part of the post.

No, a Florida Bill Wouldn't Outlaw Calling Someone Racist, Transphobic or Homophobic

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Mar 2, 2023 Instead, it could increase the risk of liability for defendants in defamation cases that involve ...
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Did Amazon’s Alexa Predict WWIII Will Begin in November 2023?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb 21, 2023 A viral video supposedly shows the voice assistant foretelling the start of the war with a Russi ...
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A man in a video asks if a list of crimes and accusations belongs to the NFL or the NBA but later reveals it all applies to members of the US Congress.

Is 'NFL or NBA' Video Listing Supposed Crimes of US Congress Members Accurate?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb 14, 2023 Snopes first covered this long list of arrests and crimes attributed to members of Congress all ...
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In April 2021, TikTok users started to post warnings of an upcoming "National Rape Day" or "National Sexual Assault Day" that would legalize sexual assault for 24 hours on April 24.

'National Rape Day' Warnings Circulate on TikTok

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Dan Evon
Apr 19, 2021 Whether you call it a joke, prank, troll campaign or a hoax, there is no "National Rape Day" tha ...
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A rumor said that Walmart was going to begin charging for carts.

Walmart Responds to Rumor It's Charging for Carts

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Jordan Liles
Feb 1, 2023 A person in a TikTok video that had millions of views said, "Starting Feb. 1, Walmart is going t ...
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Person, Human, Art

Was ‘Muffin Man’ Song a Warning to Kids About 16th-Century Serial Killer?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Feb 12, 2021 The baker reportedly lured children to their death by dangling muffins from a string.
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Does Joe Biden Have a Body Double?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Dec 17, 2020 The answer is supposedly in the earlobes.
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Does Video Show Capitol Police Opening Gates for Rioters?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jan 6, 2021 Footage of law enforcement officers supposedly condoning trespassing garnered millions of views.
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A TikTok video was posted that showed a man rescuing a dog tied to railroad tracks the instant before a train would have hit both of them.

Did This Video Show a Dog Rescued from Train Tracks?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 28, 2021 Here's what we found when we looked at the video frame-by-frame.
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A California woman appeared to push a brown bear off her fence to save her dogs.

Woman Pushes Bear Off Fence to Save Dogs in Memorial Day Video

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 31, 2021 The TikTok user who posted the video said that it was recorded in California.
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