Obama Didn’t Declare December “National Muslim Appreciation Month”
A report circulating online claims that President Obama has proclaimed December 2015 to be “National Muslim Appreciation Month.” The story is fake. This is the third year in a row we have seen this...
View ArticleThe Mereana Mordegard Glesgorv Urban Legend
A mysterious YouTube video shows an expressionless man staring at the camera, who concludes the video with a menacing smile. A story circulating online tells of people who have gone mad watching the...
View ArticleOutdated Info: Dubai Poop Trucks
A popular video claims that Dubai lacks a sewer system for the areas including its massive skyscrapers, requiring sewage to be trucked out. Is this real or fake? The video is real, but the problem has...
View ArticleIs Vinegar a Safe Solution to Windshield Frost?
A “helpful hint” which has circulated online for years states that applying vinegar to your windshield is an effective way to remove ice quickly, or as a way to prevent ice from forming when left...
View ArticleISS “UFO” Photo Explained
Earlier this week, a photo snapped from the International Space Station raised eyebrows of some UFO enthusiasts who suggested the image captured an unidentified flying craft. ISS UFO The “UFO” was...
View ArticleDissecting the KFC “Fake Chicken” Rumors
Does KFC use “genetically manipulated organisms” instead of “real” chicken, as a common claim on the internet states? Another rumor holds that the company must use the name “KFC” because it can no...
View ArticleDoes Eating Turkey Make You Sleepy? Most Experts Say No.
A common belief is that tryptophan found in turkey is the cause of lethargy after a Thanksgiving meal. Is this true or simply a holiday myth? Why is Tryptophan Blamed For Sleepiness? According to most...
View ArticleCan Coughing During A Heart Attack Save Your Life?
Can coughing during the onset of heart attack symptoms while alone save your life, as a common internet helpful hint suggests? “Cough CPR” is not recommended. Let’s first look at one of the more recent...
View ArticleClassic Fake: “Frozen Venice” Photo
A classic fake photo shows Venice, Italy completely frozen over. Fake Photo. The photo of the iconic Italian city under an ice siege is merely a digital composite of two different images. This...
View ArticleFake News: 179 Year Old Man Living in India
A news story found online claims that a 179 year old man is living in India. Fake News The story is a fabrication by the fake news site World News Daily Report. The bogus article claims that a cobbler...
View ArticleUrban Legend Revealed: The Eiffel Tower Suicide Turned Marriage
A decades-old urban legend states that a woman attempted to commit suicide by jumping off of the Eiffel Tower, but survived after landing on a car, and married the car’s owner. Is this true or false?...
View ArticleDid 42 Million Shoppers Die on Black Friday?
A news item circulating online states that 42 million Americans were killed during Black Friday. Is this true or false? The article is satire. This humorous article was published by The Onion, a...
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 number of websites...
View ArticleRumor: Chick-fil-A to Remove Cole Slaw in 2016
An internet rumor has Chick-fil-A fans up in arms, concerned that the popular chain is removing cole slaw from its menu in January 2016. Rumor Chick-fil-A is only removing cole slaw from a small number...
View ArticlePhoto of Obama Kissing Another Man: Real or Fake?
An image shows President Obama engaged in a kiss and embrace with another man. Some readers have asked if this image is real or fake. It’s not real. The image dates back to 2011 and was circulated on...
View ArticleSokhavy Hilton Did Not Win the Lottery. Again.
A graphic shows a man holding up what he claims to be a winning powerball lottery ticket. It is also claimed that he will share $10 million with someone who follows him online. It’s a hoax. This is the...
View ArticleAbout That Mark Zuckerberg Fake Giveaway Post
After Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced he would give away the majority of his Facebook shares to charity, a false Facebook post claiming he was giving away 10% of those shares to users who...
View ArticleClassic Fake Photo: Golden Snake
A photo of a beautiful and unbelievable snake with bright gold skin has circulated online for years. Is this golden snake real or a hoax? The Photo was Altered for an Online Contest. This impressive...
View ArticleDebunked: 1959 German Water Tower Incident
An image allegedly shows a “water tower” which – after being approached by an Air Force squad – began to hum and ran off. It’s not true. Let’s first take a look at the story and photo which have...
View Article9 Barrel Gun: It’s Real!
A picture circulating online shows a gun with 9 barrels, leading some readers to ask if it is real or not. It’s real. Flintlock Volley Gun Although some readers have asked if the photo is real or not,...
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