A video showing an injured monkey was shared along with the false claim that the animal was injured at a cosmetic testing facility.
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Snopes→ Winston Churchill on the Arts
Although a statement defending the importance of the arts is frequently attributed to Winston Churchill, the legendary British prime minister never uttered this phrase.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Announce Plans to End the ‘Meals on Wheels’ Program?
A budget blueprint released by the Trump administration would cut funding for a program that partially funds the Meals on Wheels program but would not end Meals on Wheels itself.
Snopes→ Federal Judge Blocks President Trump’s Travel Ban
The executive order was the administration's second attempt to restrict travel to the United States from certain Muslim-majority countries.
Snopes→ Are ‘Blue Balls’ a Real Thing?
Yes, but it is neither an emergency nor a reason to pressure a partner into sex; the solution to this condition can be found in the sufferer's own hand.
Snopes→ Do Members of Congress Enjoy Free Health Care?
According to memes, Congressional members and staffers are offered free, no-strings-attached health care, but there's more to the story.
Snopes→ Restaurant Shut Down for Serving Human Meat?
Rumors that various restaurants around the world were shuttered for serving "the most dangerous game" were fake news.
Snopes→ Smithsonian Admits to Destruction of Thousands of Giant Human Skeletons in Early 1900’s?
Reports that the Smithsonian destroyed skeletons of giant humanoids to preserve the narrative of evolution are fake news.
Snopes→ Mike Pence Said Smoking Doesn’t Kill?
After Mike Pence was elected vice president, a number of articles reported he once asserted that smoking doesn't kill people.
Snopes→ Snoop Dogg Arrested for Conspiracy After Talking About ‘Murder Trump’ Video?
Fake news sites spread the false claim that rapper Snoop Dogg was arrested for inciting violence against President Trump.
Snopes→ Ohio’s Cedar Point Amusement Park Won’t Reopen in 2017?
A Facebook prank spread a rumor holding that the Cedar Point amusement park would not open in 2017 due to safety concerns.
Snopes→ Do the Confederate Battle Flag’s Colors Have Religious Significance?
An image circulating online claims, among other things, that the use of red represents "the blood of Christ."
Snopes→ Infant Twins Die Simultaneously After Vaccines?
A 15-year-old tragedy has been warped into a scientifically flawed indictment of vaccinations by those with an anti-vaccine agenda.
Snopes→ Is Sean Spicer Wearing Mismatched Shoes?
A photograph showing the White House press secretary wearing two different types of footwear is real, but the oddity appears to serve a medical purpose rather than an avant-garde fashion choice.
Snopes→ Seante Bill Would Roll Back FCC Oversight of Internet Privacy
Critics say the measure would "create enormous uncertainty" concerning users' private information.
Snopes→ Is Farm-Raised Tilapia from China Dangerous to Eat?
Is the consumption farm-raised tilapia and other fish imported from China a health risk? Maybe, maybe not.
Snopes→ Pacer Test Banned for Child Cruelty?
Reports that the FitnessGram Pacer Test was banned from schools for child cruelty originated in satire.
Snopes→ ‘Ides of Trump’ Postcard Campaign Takes Aim at President’s Agenda
A 15 March 2017 postcard writing campaign organized via social media aims to deluge President Trump with messages of opposition.
Snopes→ Did Mark Zuckerberg Announce His Resignation From Facebook?
A fake news story that appeared to report the social media maven was stepping down was a fiction created to sell a skin care product.
Snopes→ Is Kay Jewelers Replacing Diamonds With Fakes During Repair and Cleaning?
According to rumors, the jewelry chain regularly replaces customers' stones with fakes — but there is no evidence that this is a common practice.
Snopes→ Mike Pence and His 23 Staff Members Die After Airline Accident?
Reports that Mike Pence and his staffers died in an airline accident are fake news that reused a video of 2015 fatal plane crash in Taiwan.
Snopes→ Letter to General Motors
A caustic letter from the president of Knox Machinery took the president of General Motors to task for seeking a government bailout.
Snopes→ Was This Man Mugged While Delivering Comic Books to His Sick Daughter?
A photograph of actor Hugh Jackman from a film set was shared online with a joking explanation of what it depicted.
Snopes→ Did a Study Find Men’s Beards Are Full of Fecal Matter?
A small news experiment involving microbes in men's facial hair started rumors that a study had deemed beards are "full of poop."
Snopes→ Will Netflix be Discontinued Because of Rampant Account Sharing?
Reports that Netflix would be closing in June 2017 because too many people share their accounts with friends originated with a prank news site.
Snopes→ Trump Executive Order Requires ‘Thorough’ Review of Federal Agencies
The president complained that "there's duplication and redundancy everywhere" in departments at the federal level.
Snopes→ Is it Illegal to Take Photographs of the Eiffel Tower at Night?
It has all the makings of an urban legend, but this one is actually true — although it is virtually impossible to enforce.
Snopes→ Were Iowa High School Students Forced to Apologize for Wearing Patriotic Colors?
Conflicting reports about Iowa high school students supposedly forced to apologize for wearing red, white, and blue clothing at a basketball game led to social media arguments.
Snopes→ John McCain Admitted He Was a ‘War Criminal’?
Rumors that the Arizona senator admitted that he was a 'war criminal' and that was he pardoned by President Nixon for his crimes are not true.
Snopes→ Texas Lawmaker’s ‘Satirical’ Bill Would Fine Men for Masturbating
State Rep. Jessica Farrar said she introduced HB 4260 to criticize restrictions on women's health care.
Snopes→ Pope Francis: ‘God Has Instructed Me to Revise the Ten Commandments’?
Reports that the pontiff asserted God had called upon him "to revise the most sacred of texts" are fake news.
Snopes→ Are Disney’s Turkey Legs Really Emu Legs?
Long-standing rumors that turkey legs sold in Disney parks are actually emu legs spiked after a 'Conan' TV segment.
Snopes→ Trump Cuts Veteran Suicide Hotline Funding?
Reports that President Trump eliminated funding for a veterans' suicide hotline are fake news.
Snopes→ Obamas Being Sued by Malia and Sasha’s Biological Father?
Reports that a man named Ezekiel Wilekenmeyer Williams filed a lawsuit claiming that he was the biological father of the Malia and Sasha Obama are fake news.
Snopes→ Kissing Bugs Could Carry Disease-Causing Parasites?
News from 2014 and 2017 reports that kissing bugs in the U.S. have been found to carry a disease-causing parasite.
Snopes→ Kellyanne Conway Explains Microwave Oven Surveillance Remarks
White House advisor Kellyanne Conway raised eyebrows when she mentioned microwave ovens as possible surveillance tools during a news interview.
Snopes→ Did Jeff Guice Say ‘Sick Children Should Die If Their Parents Can’t Afford Medical Supplies’?
Reports that a Mississippi legislator said children whose parents cannot afford medical care should be allowed to die are fake news.
Snopes→ William H. Macy Death Hoax
A prank news site falsely claimed 'Shameless' star William H. Macy died of a heart attack 'last night.'
Snopes→ Returning Soldier Finds Family Dead
A serviceman returning from deployment discovers his wife died while he was away, and his children have starved to death.
Snopes→ Nancy Pelosi Arrested by Secret Service for Coup Attempt?
Reports that the House Minority Leader was taken from her office in handcuffs for plotting to overthrow the president are fake news.