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Publication: Snopes
Snopes→ Liz Truss Resigns but Larry the Cat Abides
The Downing Street guard cat has now outlasted four British prime ministers: David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and, now, Liz Truss.
Snopes→ UK Prime Minister Forced from Office Amid Economic Turmoil, Chaos in Parliament and a Party in Tatters
Only months into the job, Prime Minister Liz Truss is on her way out already, leaving her government in search of a new leader and a way to regain public trust.
Snopes→ Chipotle Denies Rumor that Digital Orders Receive ‘Half Scoops’ of Ingredients
A TikTok video claimed that Chipotle has a policy that says online orders should receive less food compared to orders placed inside the restaurant.
Snopes→ Did a Couple Visit a Bank to Cash a ‘Gold’ Trump $5,000 Bill?
"I thought they were joking and laughed before I realized they were serious," the Reddit user who made the post said.
Snopes→ Scholar: HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Was Inspired by a Real Medieval Dynastic Struggle Over a Female Ruler
During a two-decade period of English history known as the Anarchy, a woman sought to make the then-unprecedented move of ascending to the English throne, writes this historian.
Snopes→ Celebrating Diwali: Who is Lakshmi?
Shri is the earliest name given to the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu texts. The word originally meant splendor and refers to all that is auspicious.
Snopes→ Did Dr. Oz Win the Nobel Prize in Medicine?
... For a “memory drug”?
Snopes→ These Pro-DeSantis Facebook Groups Appear Inauthentic. Here’s What We Found.
A collection of Facebook groups all managed by the same three admins are a prime example of how it's not always easy to discern authentic from inauthentic.
Snopes→ 3 Types of False Election Rumors to Look Out For
As Election Day nears, these types of rumors may fill your social media feeds. But, with a little preparation, you’ll know how to handle them.
Snopes→ Separating Fact v. Fiction: Was Jill Biden Booed at Eagles Game?
The first lady attended the Philadelphia Eagles game "to honor cancer patients, survivors, and their families," Fox 17 reported.
Snopes→ Are These Sylvester Stallone’s Abandoned Cars and House?
Urban explorers happened upon fancy cars that some believe belonged to the "Rocky" star.
Snopes→ From Black Death to COVID-19, Pandemics Have Always Pushed People to Honor Death and Celebrate Life
Halloween, with its mix of the macabre and the playful, provides a moment to reflect on how closely life and death are interwoven – especially in the COVID era.
Snopes→ Is This Pop Rocks Ad a Real and ‘Banned’ TV Commercial?
Social media posts claimed that the video was a real commercial for the Pop Rocks candy product that had been "banned" from being shown on TV.
Snopes→ Did Lauren Boebert Shoot and Kill Her Neighbor’s Dog?
The rumor stemmed from a since-deleted Facebook post.
Snopes→ Google Earth Satellite Image Does Not Show Airplane Crash in Ocean
While we did find that Google Earth hosted the image of the airplane and ocean, the truth of the matter was not so exciting.
Snopes→ How Ready Is Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, to Handle Midterm Election Misinformation? Experts Weigh In
On a scale of A-to-F, experts graded the social media platforms' efforts ahead of Election Day on Nov. 8.
Snopes→ Did Lauren Boebert Shoot and Kill Her Neighbor’s Dog?
Someone claiming to be the congresswoman's neighbor made the accusation on Facebook.
Snopes→ Lauren Boebert’s Alleged Dog Shooting Story, Explained
The claim stemmed from a since-deleted Facebook post. Authorities said it was another neighbor — not the congresswoman — who pulled the trigger.
Snopes→ Here’s Why the US House of Representatives Has 435 Seats — and How That Could Change
Since 1913, the number of seats in the House has remained constant even though the nation’s population has more than tripled, writes this political science professor.
Snopes→ Scholar: Here’s What to Know About Fog Reveal, the App Some Police Forces Use to Track People Without Warrants
The tool enables law enforcement officers to see “patterns of life” – where and when people work and live, with whom they associate and what places they visit.
Snopes→ ‘Facebook Will Start Charging This Summer’ Is an Old Hoax
Meta has never announced any plans that they would start charging users to be on Facebook.
Snopes→ What Was the ‘Dancing Plague’ in Medieval Europe?
A major clue to the causes of these phenomena was that they were preceded by severe collective psychological distress.
Snopes→ Ozone Hole Grows This Year, but Still Shrinking in General
“The overall trend is improvement. It’s a little worse this year because it was a little colder this year,” said a NASA scientist who tracks ozone depletion.
Snopes→ Video of Churchill Losing Swimsuit on Water Slide Is Real
"But in this footage, no one seems worried about being caught with their pants down."
Snopes→ No, the Right to Vote Isn’t in the US Constitution
The framers of the Constitution never mentioned a right to vote. They didn’t forget. They intentionally left it out.
Snopes→ Was Hitler Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Nazi leader’s nomination in 1939 was not meant to be taken seriously.
Snopes→ Scholar: Crippling Civilian Infrastructure Has Long Been Part of Russian Generals’ Playbook
According to this defense strategist, Vladimir Putin is merely expanding that approach.
Snopes→ Actor Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter’s Hagrid, Dies at 72
Coltrane came to fame as a hard-bitten detective in the 1990s series “Cracker,” for which he won best actor at the British Academy Television Awards three years running.
Snopes→ Nigerian City Celebrates Its Many Twins with Annual Festival
Nearly every family in the southwestern city of Igbo-Ora has twins or other multiple births, says local chief Jimoh Titiloye.
Snopes→ ‘Active Shooting’ Wounds Multiple People in North Carolina
“State and local officers are on the ground and working to stop the shooter and keep people safe,” Gov. Roy Cooper tweeted.
Snopes→ Photo Doesn’t Show Electric Cars in France, Nor Were They Abandoned Due to Battery Replacement Costs
There's no shortage of misleading online memes about electric vehicles.
Snopes→ History of the Cerne Abbas Giant
Although researchers now have a better idea when the hill figure was created, there remain many unanswered questions about it.
Snopes→ What Does the Mysterious Voynich Manuscript Really Say?
Spoiler alert: No one fully knows (yet).
Snopes→ Jan. 6 Panel Subpoenas Trump for Testimony on Capitol Attack
The panel voted unanimously to compel the former president to appear.
Snopes→ Did a Youth Pastor Make an ‘I Heart Hot Youth Pastors’ Sticker?
"My best friend lives in South Carolina and sent me this screenshot from her local mom group and I just ... cannot," a tweet read.
Snopes→ Goose on Loose Causes Delay at Padres-Dodgers Playoff Game
The bird flew into Dodger Stadium and landed in shallow right field with two outs in the eighth inning.
Snopes→ Social Security Benefits to Jump by 8.7% Next Year
That’s a historic increase and welcome news for American retirees and others — but it’s tempered by the fact that it’s fueled by record high inflation that’s raised the cost of everyday living.
Snopes→ Did US Gas Prices Drop Below $2 Under Trump?
"They want you to forget gas was under $2 when Trump was in office," one Twitter user posted.
Snopes→ The Green Children of Woolpit
The old British tale dating back to the 12th century has historians debating its origins.