Gateway of the Mind Experiments: Real or Hoax?
Was there a 1983 experiment in which a man was denied access to any of his senses in hopes of perceiving God? It’s not real, and is merely a short story. The short story entitled “Gateway of the Mind”...
View ArticleMean Moms Movie Poster: Partially Correct
A graphic for a movie entitled Mean Moms has been circulating online which shows Jennifer Anison, Sandra Bullock, and Cameron Diaz as the stars. Is this real or fake? Partially True Variety confirms...
View ArticleCat-Eyed Boy With Night Vision: Real or Fake?
Today we look at the story of a boy who supposedly has cat-like eyes which allow him to see in the dark. History Back in 2009, a video was posted online by Chinese CCTV which showed a boy named Nong...
View ArticleIs a Blue Whale’s Tongue Heavier Than an Elephant?
A fact circulating around the internet claims that a blue whale’s tongue weighs more than an elephant. Is this true or false? It’s partially true. A blue whale’s tongue can approach the weight of an...
View ArticlePhoto of Family Posing with Dead Elephant: Real or Fake?
A photo of a family posing behind a dead elephant has circulated online over the past couples of years, causing outrage, anger, and contempt with every share. Is this photo real or fake? The photo is...
View ArticlePhoto of Giant Sea Turtle: Real or Hoax?
An image circulating online shows a giant sea turtle with two people kneeling behind it. Is this photo real or fake? The image is real The turtle is closer to the camera than the people behind it,...
View ArticleDid Obama Order Disposable FEMA Coffins?
A story circulating online states that President Obama has ordered $1 billion in “disposable FEMA coffins” and photographic evidence is offered as proof. The story is unfounded, and these claims have...
View ArticleMcDonald’s and the Pink Slime Controversy
Did McDonald’s and other fast food chains recently change their recipes to remove ammonium-hydroxide treated hamburger filling? It’s true, although assertions regarding this issue have varying amounts...
View ArticleClassic Odd News: The Crichton Leprechaun
On March 14th, 2006, NBC associate WPMI-TV out of Mobile, Alabama dispatched a news crew to the Crichton community to see why police had been called due to substantial groups of people congregating...
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 ArticleDid the world’s oldest man live to be 256 years old?
Press reports in 1933 claimed that a Chinese man named Li Ching-Yuen had died at the age of either 197 or 256. Is this story real or fake? The claim that this man reached the age of 256 (or 197) is...
View ArticleDid Mysterious Blobs Rain Down Over Washington in 1994?
When Oakville, Washington was showered with mysterious blobs in 1994, a modern mystery was born. The incident has been discussed and debated ever since. How accurate is the story and the photo that...
View ArticleIs Showering During a Thunderstorm Dangerous?
Should you avoid taking a shower or bath during a thunderstorm? Today we’ll see what the experts say and take a closer look at the possible dangers. Showering or Bathing During a Thunderstorm...
View ArticleDebunked: Buckley Family Photo
A photo shows a vintage photo in which two children apparently beheaded their mother. The photo is not real. Altered Image The photo is often referred to as the Buckley Family Photo, and has been seen...
View ArticleDebunked: Kennedy Assassination Photo
A photo allegedly shows a closeup of Jackie Kennedy climbing on the back of the limousine with John F. Kennedy slumped in the seat behind her. Reenactment Photo The photo shown is simply a production...
View ArticleReal or Hoax: Monsters, Inc. Drawing on the Wall
A graphic which allegedly shows the final scene of Monsters, Inc. depicts what appears to be a child’s drawing of two people engaged in an illicit act. Is this real or fake? It’s not real. Let’s take a...
View ArticleTerraced Hills of Vietnam
Internet “Fact” and “Earth” pages often circulate incredible images showing terraced hills in Vietnam. Are these images real or fake? They are real. These images depict the Mù Cang Chai district of...
View ArticleArtists Gone Wild: Controversies in Commissioned Artwork
In an interview with the A.V. Club posted on 16 September 1999, Yoko Ono said, “Controversy is part of the nature of art and creativity.” The American artist who is most famous for her perceived...
View ArticleThe Final Frontier: Facebook Would Bring the Internet to the Third World
The Internet has drastically changed the daily lives of countless people around the world. It is not uncommon to walk down the street, or down the aisle of the grocery store, and see people accessing...
View ArticleA Fool’s Errand: Speculating on the Origin of April Fool’s Day
The world is full of reasons to be serious. Poverty. Disease. Famine. War. When people have trouble choosing a good reason to be serious, they settle for one of their own. People argue over religion,...
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