Did Justin Bieber’s “Beached Whale” Comment Lead to Suicide?
A story circulating online states that Justin Bieber’s alleged “beached whale” comment led to the suicide of a teen fan. Is this true or false? The article is satire. Although reports circulated in...
View ArticleHoax: Michael Jordan Robbed for Gamma 11′s During Appearance
An article in heavy circulation this week claims that Michael Jordan was robbed of his personal Air Jordan Gamma 11′s during an in-store appearance. The article, however, is fake. The story comes from...
View ArticleDid Jennifer Aniston Shave Her Head?
A rumor today includes a photo showing Jennifer Aniston with a shaved head. Is this photo real or fake? The image is fake. The photo was originally circulated as an April Fool’s joke, however it has...
View ArticleConspiracy Theorists Claim Paul Walker Faked His Death
Conspiracy theorists claim that “proof” has materialized that actor Paul Walker faked his death. Fringe conspiracy websites are promoting the theory that Paul Walker did not die on November 30, and...
View ArticleBrad Pitt “A Secret of Love” Letter to His “Wife”
A touching letter attributed to Brad Pitt – allegedly written to Angelina Jolie – has been circulating online. Is this letter real or fake? The letter was not written by Brad Pitt. Let’s first take a...
View ArticleSharkeisha Hoaxes Trend on Twitter
Was Sharkeisha – star of an infamous fight video which recently went viral online – the victim of a drive-by shooting? That’s what popular Twitter hashtags #prayforsharkeisha and #ripsharkeisha implied...
View ArticleDid Katy Perry Say “I’d Rather Watch Paint Dry” After Britney Spears Concert?
TMZ published an article today entitled, “Katy Perry Britney Spears Concert I’d Rather Watch Paint Dry.” Did Katy Perry really say this about Spears’ debut concert in Las Vegas? In a story which began,...
View ArticleZero Gravity Day: January 4, 2014. Hoax Resurfaces 38 Years Later.
A message circulating online claims there will be a rare planetary alignment on January 4, 2014, known as “zero gravity day” in which people will experience a moment of weightlessness. Is this true or...
View ArticleWas Lil Terio Kidnapped?
A graphic of a news story in circulation today claims that Vine sensation Lil Terio has been kidnapped. The story is a hoax. This is the second story this week to be created by Huzlers, a humorous...
View ArticleFukushima Steam: Sign of a New Disaster?
Reports of mysterious steam from Fukushima’s Reactor #3 have led to an array of speculation about the cause and probability of new dangers. Is this the sign of a new meltdown and danger to those on the...
View ArticleDid 37 Die in Colorado on First Day of Marijuana Legalization?
An article circulating online today states that 37 people died in Colorado on the first day of of marijuana legalization. Is this true or false? The article is satire. The story was published by The...
View ArticleWas Michael Jackson’s Body Discovered at Neverland Ranch Years Before His...
A story in circulation claims that Michael Jackson’s body was discovered buried at the Neverland Ranch – years before the singer’s death in 2009. Is this real or fake? The article is a humor piece...
View ArticleThe Facebook “Closed for Maintenance” Hoax
A warning circulating on Facebook states that the social network will be closed for maintenance for three days in February. We’ll take a look at the story a little further. It’s not true. First let’s...
View ArticleJustin Bieber Journals Tour: Real or Fake?
An image circulating today appears to show the announcement of an upcoming tour by Justin Bieber known as the “Journals Tour.” Is this real or fake? It’s fake. The image in circulation allegedly shows...
View ArticleFacebook is NOT Shutting Down March 15, 2014
A message circulating this week claims that Facebook is shutting down on March 15, 2014. This is not the first time this hoax has circulated…and it’s still not true. Claims that Facebook is shutting...
View ArticlePhotos Allegedly of Frozen Cars in Chicago are Actually From 2005
A series of photos allegedly depict cars encased in ice in Chicago as part of the 2014 “polar vortex” freeze. Are these images real or fake? The photos were not taken in 2014, and they were not taken...
View ArticleWas Dennis Rodman Arrested in North Korea?
A news report circulating today states that Dennis Rodman was arrested in North Korea. Is this story true or false? It’s fake. The article is satire. This story comes from the satire website National...
View ArticleTiffany & Co Gun: Real or Fake?
A photo circulating online shows a gun which appears to be sold by Tiffany & Co. Is this gun real or fake? The gun is real, but it is not sold by Tiffany’s. The photo shows a two-toned Kahr PM9...
View ArticleFake “Fukushima” Squid Photo Actually a Doctored Beached Whale Image
An image circulating shows a massive squid that allegedly washed ashore in California. The creature is said to have attained its size due to radiation from the Fukushima disaster in Japan. Is the photo...
View ArticleNiagara Falls Frozen? Tourism Officials Say Otherwise.
Every now and then several fascinating photographs and old postcards make the rounds on the internet depicting a frozen-over Niagara Falls in 1911. In 2014 a new set of photos has circulated showing a...
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