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Publication: Snopes
Snopes→ Did Thomas Edison Say, ‘Our Greatest Weakness Lies in Giving Up’?
There's no shortage of fake quotes on the internet. However, this one is real.
Snopes→ Has a 2,000 Year Old Roman City Been Uncovered in Spain?
Archaeologists say they’ve found “buildings of monumental proportions.”
Snopes→ Biden Falsely Claims Gas Prices Were ‘Over $5’ When He Took Office
Biden added that the national average for U.S. gas prices was $3.39 as of late October 2022, which also was false.
Snopes→ Bruno Mars Isn’t Giving Away Cash and Gift Cards on Facebook
We found several Facebook posts from scammers that misleadingly claimed Mars and other celebrities were giving away $750 gift cards or even $10,000 in cash.
Snopes→ Video of Rishi Sunak Lighting Candles Is from 2020, Not His First Day as British PM
Shout-out to people on Twitter who provide evidence in their replies that shows the original tweet was misleading.
Snopes→ Not a Real News Article: ‘Musk’s Twitter Takeover Threatens Our Democracy with Unrestricted Speech’
Social media users shared a screenshot of a headline that was published by what appeared to be a parody Twitter account.
Snopes→ Was Adidas Founded by a Former Nazi?
The shoe and sportswear company was founded in 1949 by Adi Dassler, whose previous enterprise had manufactured military equipment for Nazi Germany.
Snopes→ Fake Photo Doesn’t Show Real Hurricane Over Miami, Florida
If a hurricane is headed for Florida, this creative digital artwork showing a storm hovering above Miami will probably be posted on social media.
Snopes→ Did Joan Rivers Say Letting People Think You’re Mean Is ‘One of the Most Rebellious Things a Woman Can Do’?
She didn't say it, but it's possible she thought it.
Snopes→ Fake Tweet Says YouTube Will Be ‘Removing the Skip Ad Button’
The fake tweet was in a Reddit post entitled "13/6/2024."
Snopes→ Did Obama Say ‘Don’t Underestimate Joe’s Ability to F*ck Things Up’?
We looked for the origins of a quote that said former U.S. President Barack Obama purportedly warned about U.S. President Joe Biden's abilities.
Snopes→ A New Poll Asked Americans If They Think Government Investments in Science Are Worthwhile
Here's how people responded to the survey to gauge public perceptions of science by the Pew Research Center.
Snopes→ Researchers Tested Henry David Thoreau’s Historical Observations — and Here’s What They Found
The group assessed the quality of Thoreau's findings to determine if, or how, they could inform modern studies.
Snopes→ School Shootings Are Already at a Record in 2022
As of Oct. 24, there have been 257 shootings on school campuses — passing the 250 total for all of 2021, according to data compiled by criminal justice experts.
Snopes→ Tweet Accurately Describes Security at St. Louis School Shooting
Here is the evidence we gathered after readers asked us to confirm whether this viral tweet was true.
Snopes→ Do Danish Parents Let Their Babies Nap Alone Outside?
A reminder that cultural norms vary from country to country.
Snopes→ Do Videos Show a DeWalt Electric Mower Catching on Fire?
We received inquiries from readers who were looking for more details about the videos.
Snopes→ Was the Star of a ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Gay Porn Series Arrested for Beating Up Nazis?
The less said about this rumor the better.
Snopes→ The History of Creepy Clowns, Explained
Before the 20th century, clowns in American circuses were largely considered a form of adult entertainment, writes this historian.
Snopes→ Leslie Jordan, Versatile Emmy-Winning Actor, Dies at 67
The Emmy-winner, whose videos turned him into a social media star during the pandemic, was 67.
Snopes→ Viral Drone Video Shows Stunning Sunset Over Bagan, Myanmar
The video had some wondering if it was created with a computer, but it appears to be a real drone shot.
Snopes→ Yes, 988 Is a Real US Number for Mental Health Crises and Suicidal Thoughts
Facebook users copied and pasted posts that mentioned 988, which truly is the first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline in the U.S.
Snopes→ Helmet Camera Footage Reportedly Shows Russian Pilot Ejecting from Downed Fighter Jet
Russian government sources report that the incident occurred in June 2022, and that the pilot was unharmed.
Snopes→ Scam Email: ‘You Have Been Selected’ for ‘Who’s Who in America’
If an unsolicited email shows one big image of text, it might be a scam.
Snopes→ Is Crime on the Rise? A Criminologist Explains Why the Answer Can Vary
Despite the apparently confident assertions of politicians, it’s not so easy to make sense of fluctuations in the crime rate, writes this associate professor.
Snopes→ Is the Kroll Settlement Administration LLC Text Message a Scam or Legit?
The genuine text message mentioned a T-Mobile data breach from 2021 and said recipients were "eligible for benefits from a class action settlement."
Snopes→ Scholar: Halloween Celebrations Have Roots in Ancient Celtic Celebrations of Samhain
A folklorist explains how Halloween continues an ancient Celtic tradition of celebrating the dead.
Snopes→ Does Pic Show Milky Way Galaxy Framed By Karnak Egyptian Temple?
If it looks too cool to be real, it probably is.
Snopes→ Did US Confederates Flee to Brazil Where Descendants Still Celebrate Confederacy?
Americana was the name of one of their settlements.
Snopes→ Is Vinegar Safer Than Bleach for Preserving Carved Pumpkins?
A common piece of Halloween lore pertains to fears over carved pumpkins killing wildlife.
Snopes→ No Evidence Freud Made This Snark About the Irish
The quote is shared widely.
Snopes→ Photo Shows Dog Peeing on Sign for Biden, Not Trump
Here's how we figured out that this popular picture had been doctored.
Snopes→ Sen. Blackburn Did Not Tweet of Veterans Bill: ‘We Simply Cannot Afford to Give Joe Biden a Win’
This wasn't the first time the text had been shared as if it came from a Republican member of the U.S. Congress.
Snopes→ Did Director Steven Spielberg Die?
Another death hoax comes our way.
Snopes→ ‘Whole Foods Market Research’ Secret Shopper Email Is a Scam
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission first warned about this scam in 2020.
Snopes→ Why Is 13 Considered Unlucky? Explaining the Power of its Bad Reputation
A sociologist unpacks how common superstitions like fear of 13 can gain steam.
Snopes→ Why Are So Many People Delighted by Disgusting Things?
Going out of your way to get grossed out might seem like a contradiction of human nature. But it serves a strong evolutionary purpose.
Snopes→ Facebook Hoax Claims Officers Found Bear Inside Car in Your Town
Facebook users who appeared to be African scammers kept changing the town name when reposting this real story about a bear being found in a car.
Snopes→ Facebook Hoax Promises Way ‘To Regain Friends and Get Rid of Ads’
If only "copypasta" worked that way.