No, the drinking age wasn’t lowered to 18 on June 4
A fake news report states that the drinking age was to be lowered to 18 on June 4, 2015. Fake News The false report originated from the website Daily Buzz Live, which is known to produce false,...
View ArticleThe Kazakhstan Pentagram Explained
A large – some say “mysterious” – pentagram in a remote area of Kazakhstan can be seen on Google Maps. The explanation for the massive shape, however, is quite simple. Kazakhstan Pentagram The story of...
View ArticleClassic Hoax Rewind: The Hotelicopter
Today we look back at a craft called the “Hotelicopter,” the alleged flying hotel room in a helicopter which first circulated in 2009. Marketing Stunt. The so-called “Hotelicopter” was a marketing...
View ArticleRue McClanahan Death Reports Circulate 5 Years Late
News of the passing of actress Rue McClanahan quickly spread on social media today… five years after the actress passed away. Reverse “Death Hoax” Most death hoaxes claim that a living celebrity has...
View ArticleNAACP Leader Accused of Being White
The race of a local of the NAACP leader has come into question, as a birth certificate shows Rachel Dolezal was actually born to white parents. Rachel Dolezal is president of a local NAACP chapter in...
View ArticleClassic Miscaption: Cosmetic Cat Testing Photo
An image allegedly shows cats being tested for cosmetic purposes. Is this real or fake? The photo is real but the caption is not. First, let’s take a look at the image and caption being circulated....
View ArticlePhoto of Spider in an Oreo Cookie. Real or Fake?
An image shows what appears to be a spider that was smashed into an Oreo Cookie during the manufacturing process. Is this image real or fake? It is probably fake. The photo has circulated online since...
View ArticleClassic Hoax: “Baby Alien” Found in Mexico
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...
View ArticleKFC: “No Evidence” of Fried Rat
KFC has said that it has “no evidence” to support the claim that a deep-fried rat was recently served to a customer. Deep Fried Rat A photo of a deep-fried object which resembles a rat and a tail was...
View ArticleKorea Times Goof: “Chicago Bears Clinch Stanley Cup”
A headline by the Korea Times confused two Chicago sports teams, proclaiming the Chicago Bears winners of the Stanley Cup. Bears Clinch Stanley Cup The June 17, 2015 edition of the the Korea Times...
View ArticleAbout that “Pyramid” on Mars. It’s a Rock.
A “pyramid-shaped rock” snapped in 2015 by a Mars rover is the subject of debate, with some claiming it is proof of an ancient civilization on the Red Planet. Mars Pyramid The image above was taken on...
View ArticleFake Viral Video: Drone Hitting Airplane
Striking video posted in June 2015 shows a drone hitting and damaging the wing of an airplane. It’s not real. Fake Video The video, which was posted to LiveLeak on June 23, 2015, shows footage taken...
View ArticleFake Story: Dylann Roof Not Out on Bail
A fake story circulating online this weekend claims that Dylann Roof is free on $1 million bail. False Story The fake story comes from the website exclusivelife.mobi, which features outlandish stories...
View ArticleRecurring Fake News: 200 Million Year Old Dinosaur Egg Hatches in Berlin Museum
A report making the rounds online claims that a 200-million year old dinosaur egg hatched in a Berlin Museum. It’s fake. Fake Story Let’s first take a look at what has circulated on and off since March...
View ArticleIs this a Photo of a Real Chupacabra?
A photo circulating online allegedly shows a real chupacabra. Others have described it as a “leaked” Area 51 photo. Is this image real or fake? The “creature” is fake. Let’s first take a look at what...
View ArticleIs This a Photo of the World’s Smallest Cat?
A photo claims to show the world’s smallest cat. Today we’ll look at this image, the story circulating with it, and the true world’s smallest cat. The Image is a Digital Creation. A story being...
View ArticleSorry, Mars won’t look as large as the moon. Ever.
A recurring rumor claims that an upcoming close encounter with Mars will be a once in a lifetime event, and that the Red Planet will appear as large as the moon. It’s not true. Close encounters with...
View ArticleRevisiting the 2013 Australian Dust Storm
Several images which have circulated for years show what appears to be a massive red wave over the ocean. Today we’ll take a closer look at these images. The images are real. This event occurred off...
View ArticleOdd News Flashback: Discovery of the “Penis Snake”
When word spread that a “Penis Snake” was discovered in Brazil in 2011, the news was met with some skepticism. The snake, as shown in photos circulated on the internet, does in fact resemble the human...
View ArticleRevisiting the “Hurricane Ike” Mermaid
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...
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