Karin McQuillian Writes “What I Learned in the Peace Corps: President Trump Was Right”-Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: A former Peace Corp volunteer named Karin McQuillian wrote that her experiences in Africa had taught her that &#
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Truth or Fiction?→ Mark Zuckerberg Retires from Facebook in 2018-Fiction!
Mark Zuckerberg Retires from Facebook in 2018-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Mark Zuckerberg has announced that he’s retiring as president and CEO of Facebook in 2018. The Truth: Mark Zuckerberg has not announced his retirement from Facebook. That r
Truth or Fiction?→ Clint Eastwood Wins Appeal to Overturn “R” Rating For “15:17 to Paris” -Truth!
Clint Eastwood Wins Appeal to Overturn “R” Rating For “The 15:17 to Paris”-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Clint Eastwood successfully appealed to have the rating of his film “The 15:17 to Paris” changed from “R̶
Truth or Fiction?→ Friends the Movie Coming Out in April 2018-Fiction!
Friends the Movie Coming Out in April 2018-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A trailer claiming that Friends the movie is coming out in April 2018 has fans feeling nostalgic for the 1990s-era hit sit-com. The Truth: A YouTube channel where fans post “c
Truth or Fiction?→ Pope Francis Gives Pontifical Medal to Pro-Abortion Dutch Activist Lilianne Ploumen-Truth!
Pope Francis Gives Pontifical Medal to Pro-Abortion Dutch Activist Lilianne Ploumen-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Pope Francis bestowed the Pontifical Medal upon Lilianne Ploumen, a Dutch pro-abortion activist. The Truth: Pope Francis gave a papal honor to
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Tweets President Trump Determined to Start War with North Japan-Fiction!
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Tweets President Trump Determined to Start War with North Japan-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) tweeted that President Trump is determined to start war with “North Japan” and reference
Truth or Fiction?→ Thieves Cloning Auto Door Lock Codes, Breaking Into Cars-Truth!
Thieves Cloning Car Remote Codes, Breaking Into Cars-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Thieves are using wireless devices to clone auto door lock codes transmitted by wireless key fobs, allowing them to break into cars. The Truth: Rumors about thieves cloning
Truth or Fiction?→ Given 18 Months to Live, Man Cures Brain Cancer With Cannabis Oil-Fiction!
Given 18 Months to Live, Man Cures Cancer With Cannabis Oil-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A British man named David Hibbitt was given 18 months to live before he cured cancer with cannabis oil. The Truth: Many holistic health websites have featured the
Truth or Fiction?→ Retired Navy Commander John Wells Declines Saints Invitation Over National Anthem Protests-Truth!
Retired Navy Commander John Wells Declines Saints Award Over National Anthem Protests-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Retired Navy Commander John Wells declined an award from the New Orleans Saints for his work to raise awareness about veterans’ health
Truth or Fiction?→ Federal Agents Raid Mosque in Michigan, Arrest ISIS Combatants -Fiction!
Federal Agents Raid Mosque in Michigan, Arrest ISIS Combatants –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Federal agents raided a mosque outside Dearborn, Michigan, in January 2018 and arrested 11 ISIS combatants. The Truth: A website that describes its conten
Truth or Fiction?→ Essential Oils Are Harmful to Cats and Small Animals -Truth!
Essential Oils Are Harmful to Cats and Small Animals –Truth! Summary of eRumor: Essential oils can kill cats and mall animals. Social media posts warn those with cats to avoid certain essential oils. The Truth: Exposure to essential oils can be
Truth or Fiction?→ FBI Arrests 22 Clinton Foundation Employees Days After Reopening Investigation-Fiction!
FBI Arrests 22 Clinton Foundation Employees Days After Reopening Investigation-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The FBI arrested 22 Clinton Foundation employees for illegal activities just one day after reopening an investigation into the foundation’s
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?→ Texas Church Melts Gold to Forge Statue of Donald Trump-Fiction!
Texas Church Melts Gold to Forge Statue of Donald Trump-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: First Baptist Church in Dallas has melted the golden watches, jewelry and trinkets of church members to create a golden statue of President Donald Trump. The Truth: A w
Truth or Fiction?→ Bill and Hillary Clinton’s House Fire Destroys Hard Drives, Servers-Fiction!
Bill and Hillary Clinton’s House Fire Destroys Hard Drives, Servers-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A fire at Bill and Hillary Clinton’s mansion in Chappaqua, New York, destroyed a room full of hard drivers and servers sought by the FBI. The
Truth or Fiction?→ Cross Does Not Burn in Southern California Wildfires-Truth!
Cross Does Not Burn in Southern California Wildfires-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Inspiring images show a cross that did not burn in Southern California wildfires in December 2017. The Truth: Images of a cross that did not burn in Southern California wild
Truth or Fiction?→ Donald Trump Changes “Obama Highway” Back to to “Old Dixie Highway”-Fiction!
Donald Trump Changes “Obama Highway” Back to to “Old Dixie Highway”-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Donald Trump has changed “President Obama Highway” back to its original name, “Old Dixie Highway.” The Truth
Truth or Fiction?→ Vietnames Immigrant Quang Nguyen’s Speech at the Prescott Freedom Rally-
Vietnamese Immigrant Quang Nguyen Speech at the Prescott Freedom Rally-Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: A speech given by Vietnamese immigrant Quang Nguyen at a Freedom Rally in Prescott, Arizona, in July 2010 continues to circulate online tod
Truth or Fiction?→ Photo Shows DACA Recipients Burning American Flag-Fiction!
Photo Shows DACA Recipients Burning American Flag-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo supposedly showing DACA recipients burning an American flag has led some to question why DACA recipients want amnesty in the first place. The Truth: This photo shows
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi Disgusted With Trump for Letting People Keep More Money They Earned-Fiction!
Nancy Pelosi Disgusted With Trump for Letting People Keep More Money They Earned-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi tweeted that she’s disgusted with President Trump for letting people keep more of the money that they
Truth or Fiction?→ 7 Women Dead From Inhaling Scents, Perfume Samples Sent by Mail-Fiction!
7 Women Dead From Smelling Deadly Perfume Samples Sent by Mail-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Warnings that seven women were dead after sniffing perfume samples sent by mail have been circulating since early 2002. The Truth: Although warnings about seven
Truth or Fiction?→ George Soros Suffers Massive Heart Attack While Visiting Hungary-Fiction!
George Soros Suffers Massive Heart Attack While Visiting Hungary-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: George Soros suffered a massive heart attack while visiting Hungary on Christmas Eve. The Truth: There aren’t any credible sources to back up
Truth or Fiction?→ Slaughterbots Video Shows Future of Autonomous Drone Weaponry-Fiction!
Slaughterbots Video Shows Future of Autonomous Drone Weaponry-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A video called “Slaughterbots” shows the future of autonomous drone weaponry, which can track and kill targets without any human assistance. The Truth
Truth or Fiction?→ Sen. Kamala Harris Had Affair With Married Man, Used it to Launch Her Career-Mostly Fiction!
Sen. Kamala Harris Had Affair With Married Man, Used it to Launch Her Career-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris had an affair with a married man, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, and used him to launch her political care
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Blames Washington Derailment on Trump’s Hatred of African-Americans-Fiction!
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Blames Washington Derailment on Trump’s Hatred of African-Americans-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (R-TX) blamed an Amtrak derailment in Washington State on President Donald Trump’s “r
Truth or Fiction?→ Animal Brothels Open In Germany As Migrant Population Surges-Fiction!
Animal Brothels Opening In Germany As Migrant Population Surges-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Migrant populations flooding Germany in recent years have led to a rash of animal brothels opening in Germany. The Truth: False rumors that immigrants from Midd
Truth or Fiction?→ Letter from Mark, the Director of Facebook: Facebook to Begin Charging- Fiction!
Letter from Mark, the Director of Facebook: Facebook to Begin Charging- Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A letter from Mark, the director of Facebook, informs the social media platform’s users that Facebook will begin charging. The Truth: The so-calle
Truth or Fiction?→ Congress is Getting a $20,000 Raise in 2018, Social Security Going up $2 Per Month -Fiction!
Congress is Getting a $20,000 Raise in 2018, Social Security Payments Going up $2 Per Month –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Members of Congress will get a $20,000 raise in 2018 while senior citizens on social security will see payments go up $2 per
Truth or Fiction?→ Julia Roberts: Michelle Obama Isn’t Fit to Clean Melania Trump’s Toilet -Fiction!
Julia Roberts: Michelle Obama Isn’t Fit to Clean Melania Trump’s Toilet –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Julia Roberts said Michelle Obama isn’t fit to clean Melania Trump’s toilet in December 2017. The Truth: A website know
Truth or Fiction?→ Attorney Lisa Bloom Offered Women Millions to Accuse Trump of Abuse During Election -Disputed!
Attorney Lisa Bloom Offered Women Millions to Accuse Trump of Abuse During Election –Disputed! Summary of eRumor: Attorney Lisa Bloom offered millions of dollars for women to accuse Donald Trump of sexual abuse during the 2016 election. The Truth
Truth or Fiction?→ 3 Poll Workers Arrested in Alabama for Voter Fraud -Fiction!
3 Poll Works Arrested in Alabama for Voter Fraud –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Alabama State Police have arrested three poll workers in Birmingham for allowing 3,000 invalid votes for Doug Jones in Alabama’s December 12, 2017, special electi
Truth or Fiction?→ Doug Jones Received 5,327 Votes in Town with 1,867 Registered Voters -Unproven!
Doug Jones Received 5,327 Votes in Town with 1,867 Registered Voters –Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Following Democrat Doug Jones’ upset win in an Alabama Senate special election race in December 2017, rumors spread on social media that Jo
Truth or Fiction?→ Sen. John McCain Votes to End Cancer Treatments for Medicare Beneficiaries -Mostly Fiction!
Sen. John McCain Votes to End Cancer Treatments for Medicare Beneficiaries-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), while undergoing taxpayer-funded cancer treatments, voted to end cancer treatments for Medicare beneficiaries. T
Truth or Fiction?→ Dr. Dean Lorich, Who Exposed Clinton Foundation Haiti Response, Found Dead-Truth! and Fiction!
Dr. Dean Lorich, Who Exposed Clinton Foundation Haiti Response, Found Dead-Truth! and Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Dr. Dean Lorich, a surgeon who exposed the Clinton Foundation’s bungled 2010 disaster response in Haiti, was found dead in December
Truth or Fiction?→ An Interesting Talk by the Head of Daimler Benz -Inaccurate Attribution!
An Interesting Talk by the Head of Daimler Benz-Inaccurate Attribution! Summary of eRumor: A commentary titled “An Interesting Talk by the Head of Daimler Benz” has made the rounds in forwarded emails and discussion forums. The Truth: The &
Truth or Fiction?→ Infinite Wisdom of Founding Fathers: Electoral College vs Popular Vote Numbers-
Infinite Wisdom of Founding Fathers: Electoral College vs Popular Vote Numbers- Summary of eRumor: A commentary making the rounds on Facebook describes the “infinite wisdom” of the founding fathers in establishing the electoral college. It
Truth or Fiction?→ House Bill Would Charge Veterans For GI Benefits-Truth! & Outdated!
House Bill Would Charge Veterans For GI Bill Benefits-Truth! & Outdated! Summary of eRumor: A bill would charge veterans $100 per month to access GI Bill education benefits. The Truth: The House Veterans Affairs Committee considered a bill in April
Truth or Fiction?→ Chuck Schumer Had Affair With High School Cheerleader-Fiction!
Sen. Chuck Schumer Had Affair With High School Cheerleader-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) had an affair with a high school cheerleader, and his daughter has finally opened up about it. The Truth: A website that
Truth or Fiction?→ 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Legalizes Sharia Law in United States-Fiction!
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Legalizes Sharia Law in United States-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has legalized Sharia Law in the United States in a landmark decision. The Truth: A website that describes its content as
Truth or Fiction?→ Tax Reform Cuts Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security-Disputed!
Tax Reform Cuts Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Adds $2.4 Trillion to Federal Debt-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: Claims that the GOP’s 2017 tax reform cuts Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and education circulated in December 2017. The Tru