Does This Photo Show a 22-Foot Long, 2500-Pound Crocodile?
A photo allegedly shows a group of people posing with a 22-foot long, 2500-pound giant crocodile. The story accompanying the photo claims that local villagers had to call in the army because people...
View ArticleDoes Mountain Dew Contain a Dangerous Toxin?
Does Mountain Dew contain a dangerous toxin which is banned in many countries? Today we provide multiple opinions from various experts on the subject. Claims on Social Media Let’s take a look at a...
View ArticleWas Stonehenge Built in 1898 or 1954?
A set of photos circulating online show “proof” that Stonehenge was built in modern times, with the years 1898 and 1954 often cited. Is this claim true or false? The claims are false. Let’s first take...
View ArticleAncient Ruins Found in Australia: Real or Hoax?
A story circulating online claims that the ruins of an ancient city were recently discovered in Australia. Is this story real or fake? It’s not true. The article was published by World News Daily...
View ArticleBeautiful Golden Horse: Real or Hoax?
Over the last two years, social media users have been stirred by pictures of a gleaming golden horse. Today we review the facts behind the picture. Original 2012 Claims and Resurgences The photo...
View ArticleFake Graphic: Claire’s is Not Selling Emo Scars
A photo which has circulated online since 2012 purports to show an advertisement for young women’s accessory retailer Claire’s selling “Emo Scars” which would allow young women to look as if they are...
View ArticleThe DeWALT Nail Gun Rifle: Real or Hoax?
A photo circulating online shows a hybrid rifle nail gun, which can supposedly circumvent gun control laws and regulations. Is this gun real or fake? It is just a regular gun with DeWALT parts attached...
View ArticleDo Instant Noodles Contain a Wax That Causes Cancer?
Today we examine the persistent myth claiming that the linings of Styrofoam containers included with some instant noodles contain a wax which causes cancer. Persistent Internet Myth This myth has been...
View ArticleBaby Alien Found in Mexico: Real or Hoax?
Today we look at the story of a baby alien allegedly found on a farm in Mexico back in 2007. History A popular video posted in 2011 tells the story of a ranch hand named Urso Ruiz who allegedly found a...
View ArticleDiscovery Channel’s Fake Shark Week Documentaries
In 2013, Discovery Channel kicked off Shark Week with a fake documentary on the long-extinct Megalodon, including fake scientists and made-up “sightings.” Despite outrage by loyal viewers, the channel...
View ArticleGiant Snake in the Red Sea: Real or Hoax?
A series of images showing a giant snake loaded onto a truck has circulated online for several years. An associated story tells of a massive snake which killed 320 tourists and 125 divers in Egypt. Are...
View ArticleIs Molly a Dangerous New Drug?
An online warning claims to discusses a new drug known as “Molly”, supposedly a mixture of cocaine, crack, ecstasy, meth, and bath salts. Is this accurate? Online Warning About Molly First, let’s take...
View ArticleHurricane Ike Mermaid Revealed
A video allegedly shows a dead mermaid discovered in debris left by Hurricane Ike. Is this real or fake? This is a hoax. Before we evaluate the details of the hoax, let’s take a look at the video which...
View ArticleSeven-Headed Snake: Real or Hoax?
An image circulating for the past several years shows a snake with seven heads. Is this photo real or fake? The image is fake. It is merely a digitally-altered photo of a normal one-headed snake....
View ArticleMary and Vertasha Carter Relationship: Real or Hoax?
An viral article describes a mother and daughter named Vertasha and Mary Carter who are involved in a romantic relationship. Today we’ll take a closer look at this story. Synopsis An article posted on...
View Article1980’s Free U2 Cassette Tape Ad: Real or Fake?
A graphic allegedly shows an ad offering a free U2 cassette tape included with every cassette player purchase in a 1980’s-era catalog. Is this real or fake? The image is fake. Let’s first take a look...
View ArticleCarrots Used to be Purple: True or False?
For years, rumors have swirled around the internet that carrots used to be purple instead or orange. Is this true? Today we take a closer look at the claim. It’s True. The carrot is a root vegetable...
View ArticleAbraham Lincoln’s “Sitting on My Front Porch” Hemp Quote
A quote often attributed to Abraham Lincoln claims he liked to sit on his porch and smoke hemp while playing a harmonica. Is this quote real? It is likely false. We could find no credible evidence...
View ArticlePhoto of Magic Johnson Donating Blood: Real or Fake?
A photo which has circulated online since early 2013 allegedly shows HIV-positive Magic Johnson donating blood. Is the photo real or fake? The image is real, but Johnson was having blood drawn – not...
View ArticleHoax: You Can’t Charge Your Cell Phone in a Microwave Oven
A hoax claims to quote a Harvard study which allegedly states that you can charge your cell phone in the microwave 15-25 times faster than plugging it into the wall. It’s a hoax. If you place an...
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