Derided for years as a comedic (at best) example of a frivolous lawsuit, the story of Stella Liebeck’s legal battle with the McDonald’s fast food chain has been the subject of a critical reappraisal. The 1994 case, Liebeck v. McDonalds, ste
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Truth or Fiction?→ Were People in Austin Filmed Going Into a Dumpster for Food?
A scene capturing the lengths some people in Austin, Texas had to go to for food in early February 2023 drew attention outside the state. The footage of people taking food from a dumpster was posted by local news outlet KEYE-TV on February 2 2023; the
Truth or Fiction?→ McDonald’s and the Roman Road
In late August 2021, the following post about a McDonald’s restaurant incorporating an archaeological discovery into its floor appeared on the Reddit sub r/interestingasfuck and r/damnthatsinteresting: A Roman Road was discovered while
Truth or Fiction?→ Stores Recall Frozen Vegetables After Listeria Outbreak Kills Nine-Misleading!
Stores Recall Frozen Vegetables After Listeria Outbreak Kills Nine-Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Social media posts warn that grocery stores have recalled frozen vegetables after a listeria outbreak killed nine. The Truth: Supermarkets in Austria, Den
Truth or Fiction?→ House Democrats Draft Bill Making Eating at Chick-fil-A a Hate Crime-Fiction!
House Democrats Draft Bill Making Eating at Chick-fil-A a Hate Crime-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: House Democrats have introduce legislation to make eating at Chick-fil-A restaurants a hate crime. the Truth: A website that describes its content as ̶
Truth or Fiction?→ Bushes Baked Beans Issues Recall-Outdated!
Bush’s Baked Beans Issues Recall-Outdated! Summary of eRumor: Bush’s Baked Beans has recalled three kinds of beans because of defective cans. The Truth: Bushes Baked Beans issued a product recall in July 2017, and it was re-reported as brea
Truth or Fiction?→ Aquafina Bottled Water Doesn’t Freeze in Cold Temperatures-Truth!
Aquafina Bottled Water Doesn’t Freeze in Cold Temperatures-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Aquafina bottled water doesn’t freeze in cold temperatures, leading some to question what’s in it. The Truth: Aquafina bottled water doesn’t fr
Truth or Fiction?→ Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Truth! & Fiction!
Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: Warnings about a nationwide listeria outbreak that has led to recalls of vegetables sold at Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Albertson’s, Safeway,
Truth or Fiction?→ Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Truth! & Fiction!
Nationwide Listeria Outbreak Leads to Vegetable Recalls, Consumer Panic-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: Warnings about a nationwide listeria outbreak that prompted voluntary product recalls from Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Albertson’s, Safeway,
Truth or Fiction?→ Sargento Cheese Recalls 7 Types of Cheese in August or September 2017-Fiction!
Sargento Cheese Recalls 7 Types of Cheese in August or September 2017-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Sargento Cheese recalled seven types of cheese in August or September 2017 for listeria contamination; consumers have been warned that eating recalled Sar
Truth or Fiction?→ CLA Safflower Oil Leads to Weight Loss, Less Belly Fat-Unproven!
Safflower Oil Supplement Leads to Weight Loss, Less Belly Fat-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Claims that safflower oil and/or conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) supplements can help you lose weight, particularly in the belly area, have been circulating
Truth or Fiction?→ Feces Found in Starbucks Iced Coffee Drinks-Truth! & Misleading!
Feces Found in Starbucks Iced Coffee Drinks-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: A BBC watchdog investigation found fecal bacteria, or feces, in iced coffee drinks from Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Caffe Nero. The Truth: Rumors about an investi
Truth or Fiction?→ Taco Bell Files For Bankruptcy, Closing All Restaurants -Fiction!
Taco Bell Files For Bankruptcy, Closing All Restaurants –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Taco Bell has filed for bankruptcy and will close all Taco Bell locations in 2017 and 2018. The Truth: A website that encourages users to “prank” f
Truth or Fiction?→ Trisodium Phosphate Lurks in Lucky Charms, General Mills Cereal-
Trisodium Phosphate Lurks in Lucky Charms, General Mills Cereal-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Trisodium Phosphate, also known as TSP and paint thinner, can be found in Lucky Charms and other General Mills cereals, jeopardizing the heal