Dog Fighting Theft Ring: Real or Hoax?
A warning circulating online states that an organized gang is tagging houses and stealing dogs for use in dog fighting. Today we’ll look at this claim a little closer. It is a hoax. The original...
View ArticleGolden Zebra: Real or Hoax?
An image that has been circulating online for several years claims to show a rare golden zebra. Is this image real or fake? The image is real, but it has been digitally enhanced. This rare zebra named...
View ArticleMicrowave Oven Dangers: Real or Hoax?
A detailed look at the debate regarding the safety of microwave ovens which has raged for decades. Online Claim Microwave safety has been debated for decades. With the rise of the internet and social...
View ArticleDoes This Horse’s Coat Spell the Word Horse?
An image shows a horse which has a coat that appears to spell the word “horse.” Today we’ll look into whether or not this image is real or not. The image was digitally altered. An image of a horse...
View ArticleDid Meghan Trainor Play Martha in High School Musical?
An internet meme claims that Meghan Trainor played Martha Cox in the High School Musical movies. Is this true or false? It’s false. Let’s first take a look at the meme currently in circulation, which...
View ArticleDebunked: HIV Oranges From Libya
A photo circulating online allegedly shows oranges from Libya which were said to be injected with HIV-positive blood. Unsubstantiated A rumor that HIV-tainted oranges from Libya has circulated heavily...
View ArticleHorned Woman: Real or Fake?
A picture circulating on social media shows an elderly Chinese woman with a horn protruding from her forehead. Is this image real or fake? Today we’ll take a closer look. It is real. Photographs of the...
View Article#TheDress Debate Rages on Social Media
Debate about the color of a dress raged on social media, perhaps proving that it was an otherwise slow news day. The image of a woman’s dress has circulated online this week with an apparent debate as...
View ArticleLeonard Nimoy Dies at 83: Not a Hoax.
It has been confirmed that Leonard Nimoy has died at the age of 83. The Star Trek star reportedly died at his home in Los Angeles after a recent hospitalization due to chronic obstructive pulmonary...
View ArticleDo Cosmic Rays From Mars Affect Cell Phones?
An alarming warning prompts cell phone users to turn their phones off due to an expected influx of cosmic rays from Mars “tonight.” Is this rumor true or false? It’s a hoax. This rumor has been going...
View ArticleFake Warning: Fetal Ink Syndrome
A warning on social media claims that mothers who get tattoos have increased birth defects due to “fetal ink syndrome.” It’s not true. Let’s first take a look at what is being circulated. Several memes...
View ArticleDebunked: Drinking Age Not Lowering to 18
A fake news report states that the drinking age will be lowered to 18 in June 2015. Fake News The false report originated from the website Daily Buzz Live, which is known to produce false, outlandish...
View ArticleCan You Melt Sidewalk Ice With Dawn Dish Soap?
A popular internet hint claims that a homemade deicer can be created using a mixture of Dawn dish soap, rubbing alcohol, and hot water. We put this hint to the test. Online Claims A Google search...
View ArticleWell to Hell: Real or Fake?
A graphic circulating on social media claims that a “well to hell” has been found by geologists drilling in Siberia. Today we’ll examine this story. The picture is real, but the story is false. The...
View ArticleThe Weasel Riding a Woodpecker Photo is Real
A photo circulating on social media shows a weasel riding on the back of a woodpecker in flight. Some have questioned the veracity of the photo. It’s real. Let’s first take a look at the photo in...
View ArticleKFC: No Weed in Colorado Locations
A story circulating this week which alleges that KFC will begin dispensing marijuana in Colorado. Fake Story The story in question was published by Racket Report, a fake news website that has promoted...
View ArticleAre Fried Chicken Oreos Real?
A graphic circulating online appears to show a new flavor of Oreo cookie: fried chicken. Is this real or fake? It’s fake. Let’s first take a look at the photo. The image shows a “limited edition” Oreo...
View ArticleFive Nights at Freddy’s 4 Hidden Messages?
Social media lit up this week with rumors that the creator of the popular Five Nights at Freddy’s game included hidden messages on his website which hint at a fourth installment of the series. History...
View ArticleDebunked: TIME “Perfect Body” Photo from 1955
A photo which has circulated online for several years allegedly shows TIME magazine’s definition of a “perfect body” from 1955. False Caption The image in circulation was not taken in the 1950’s. Let’s...
View Article“My First Tattoo Gun”– Real or Fake?
An image shows a Fisher Price child’s toy which is called “My First Tattoo Gun.” Is this product real or fake? It’s not real. The image was merely an entry for an online graphic arts contest. We...
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