Abraham 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 ArticleHoax: Joel Osteen Resigns Due to “Lack of Faith”
A story is circulating online which claims televangelist and pastor Joel Osteen has resigned from his post at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas and left the Christian faith. It’s a hoax. Update: Joel...
View ArticleThatcher Hashtag Sparks Cher Death Rumor
A Twitter hashtag regarding the death of Margaret Thatcher inadvertently sparked a death rumor about Cher. As news of Thatcher’s death spread on social media, the hashtag #nowthatchersdead – meant to...
View ArticleDo Colors of Bread Twist Ties Determine Freshness?
A popular post circulated online claims that you can determine which bread on the shelf is freshest simply by looking at the color of the twist tie on the packaging. Color codes do exist, but they are...
View ArticleWill a Rare Meteor Shower Occur in April 2013?
An internet claim states that “one of the rarest” meteor showers will occur in April 2013. Today we’ll look a little closer at this statement. A meteor shower will occur, but it isn’t particularly...
View ArticleBoston “Man on the Roof” Photo Sparks Conspiracy Theories
Only hours after the tragic bombing in Boston today, social networks such as Facebook and Twitter have seen a rise in conspiracy theories. The most prominent one out of the gate is the photo of the...
View ArticlePhoto of Man Throwing Dog into Ocean: Real or Hoax?
A photo being shared online shows a man tossing his dog into the ocean, with a caption claiming that he killed his dog for attention. Today we’ll take a closer look at this photo and the story behind...
View ArticleReal or Hoax: Sandy Hook Victim Also a Boston Marathon Victim?
A photo being circulated shows what is claimed to be a “mistake” showing the photo Sandy Hook school shooting victim as one of those killed in the Boston Marathon bombing. We are calling this one a...
View ArticleHoax: Photo of 8-Year Old Boston Victim
A photo claims to show an 8-year old Boston Marathon victim who died while running in support of the Sandy Hook victims. It’s a hoax. The caption claims: See this little girl? She died today She was...
View ArticleReal or Fake: Photo of Rodeo Prayers for Boston
An image being circulated claims to show prayers for the Boston Bombing victims by cowboys at a rodeo. Today we’ll take a look at this image a little closer. The image has nothing to do with the Boston...
View ArticleDid Google Maps Capture a Murder?
It is alleged that a Google satellite image has captured a bloody murder scene on a dock in the Netherlands. Is it real or fake? We cannot tell for sure what this image shows. One caption with this...
View ArticleFake Disney Giveaways on Facebook
Today we’re taking a look at fake Disney giveaways on Facebook. Fake giveaways on Facebook are absolutely rampant. We’ve seen numerous fake Apple and Samsung “giveaways” come and go, along with...
View ArticleIreland UFO’s – Real or Hoax? (Video)
A YouTube video shows several unexplained lights floating over Ireland. Today we’ll take a look at this video and possible explanations. The video (below) was posted on YouTube on April 10, 2013. The...
View Article4th Grade Dinosaur Quiz: Real or Fake?
An image shows a “4th Grade Science Quiz” which claims to show a series of questions regarding dinosaurs and the Bible. Today we’ll take a look at this graphic a little closer. The image appears to...
View ArticlePhoto of Snake Guarding Puppies
Today we look at the image and accompanying story which allegedly shows a snake guarding two puppies who fell into an empty well in India. While the images do appear to be real, there is a lack of...
View ArticleFacebook is NOT Shutting Down on May 15, 2013
Social media has lit up this week with rumors that Facebook is shutting down on May 15, 2013. It is the latest in a series of such claims over the past few years. It’s not true. Claims that Facebook is...
View ArticleBoston Bombing: Beck Claims Cover-up, Tracy Claims Hoax
Two new assertions regarding the Boston Marathon Bombing have appeared over the last few days, ranging from government cover-up to outright hoax. Today we’ll take a look at both parties making these...
View ArticleAta the “6-Inch Alien”– Real or Hoax?
In 2003, in the remote Atacama region of Chile, small mummified remains of what appeared to be a tiny human-like creature were found. A film was released this week which unveils DNA results on those...
View ArticleVenus the “Two-Faced Cat”
Have you seen images of Venus the “two-faced cat” that have circulated online since 2012? Here’s a closer look at this feline. The cat is real. With a straight line perfectly separating the cat’s face...
View ArticleHoax: Zuckerberg Video Ad Announcement
A graphic circulating on Facebook displays a statement allegedly from Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg announcing video ads coming to the social media site. It’s a joke. There are a couple of...
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