Barron Trump Wins National Academic Science Award-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump’s son, Barron Trump, won a national academic science award for a project that focus on the regulation of thermodynamics in shale rock. The Truth:
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Truth or Fiction?→ Wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randall Wight Jr. Shot and Killed in Ring-Fiction!
Wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randall Wight Jr. Shot and Killed in Ring-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: WWE wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randal Wight Jr. was shot and killed during in a steel change match in June 2017. The Truth: A well-know
Truth or Fiction?→ Bernie Sanders Drives $170,000 Audi R8 Sport Car-Fiction!
Bernie Sanders Drives $170,000 Audi R8 Sport Car-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Photos show Bernie Sanders driving a $172,000 Audi R8 sport car that he purchased with donations to his 2016 presidential campaign. The Truth: An unidentified man with a pas
Truth or Fiction?→ Muslim Man Refuses Seat Beside Woman Reading Bible-Unproven!
Muslim Man Refuses Seat Beside Woman Reading Bible-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The legend of a Muslim man who refused a seat next to a woman reading a Bible on a flight, only to have the flight attendant move the woman to first class so she wouldn&
Truth or Fiction?→ Michigan Governor Candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s Ties to George Soros-Mostly Fiction!
Michigan Gov. Candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s Ties to George Soros-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Candidate for Michigan governor Abdul El-Sayed has been groomed by billionaire philanthropist George Soros to become the next Barack Obama. The Tru
Truth or Fiction?→ Golden State Warriors Skip White House Visit, Snub President Trump-Undetermined!
Golden State Warriors Won’t Visit White House, Snub President Trump-Undetermined! Summary of eRumor: The Golden State Warriors voted not to visit the White House, snubbing President Trump, after winning the 2017 NBA championship. The Truth: The
Truth or Fiction?→ Muslim Invasion: UK Overrun by Muslim Minority-Mostly Fiction!
Muslim Invasion: Email Claims UK Overrun by Muslim Minority-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A forwarded email with the subject line, “How the British Have Passively Succumbed to the Muslim Invasion,” argues that the country’s numbe
Truth or Fiction?→ Christian Office Holders Must Wear Scarlet Cross Under Bernie Sanders Bill-Fiction!
Congressional Christians Must Wear Scarlet Crosses under Bernie Sanders Bill-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that would require Christians holding public office to wear a scarlet cross to identify themselves. The Tr
Truth or Fiction?→ ICE Raids Dozens of Convenience Stores in St. Louis-Truth!
ICE Raids Dozes of Convenience Stores in St. Louis-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Federal ICE agents raided dozens of convenience stores in the St. Louis area in May 2017, resulting in 35 indictments. The Truth: Federal ICE agents took part in a raid on
Truth or Fiction?→ Charles Manson Granted Parole, Will Be Released from Prison-Fiction!
Charles Manson Granted Parole, Will Be Released from Prison-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Charles Manson has been granted parole and will be released from prison. The Truth: An old hoax about Charles Manson being paroled that was started by a known fa
Truth or Fiction?→ Big Tobacco Must Pay: Get $2,300 in Tax-Free Payments Per Month-
Big Tobacco Must Pay: Get $2,300 in Tax-Free Payments Per Month-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A rumor that big tobacco must pay $206 billion in a Master Settlement Agreement linked to a lawsuit from 1998 claims that individuals, even non-smokers, could b
Truth or Fiction?→ Democratic Senator Hal Lindsay Arrested, Dies in Custody-Fiction!
Democratic Senator Hal Lindsay Arrested, Dies in Custody-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Democratic Senator Hal Lindsay was arrested by the DEA over the weekend and was later killed while in protective custody. The Truth: A self-described fake news we
Truth or Fiction?→ Kids Are Catching Staph Infections from Bounce Houses-
Kids Are Catching Staph Infections from Bounce Houses-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: As in past summers, warnings that kids are catching staph infections from bounce houses at the beginning of the summer of 2017. The Truth: There have been a hand
Truth or Fiction?→ People Mark Anniversary of ‘Killdozer’ in Colorado-Truth! & Fiction!
People Mark Anniversary of ‘Killdozer’ in Colorado-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Social media posts in June 2017 marked the anniversary of a man named Marvin Heemeyer going on a rampage in Granby, Colorado, with a homemade &
Truth or Fiction?→ U.S. Pays $1 Billion into Green Climate Fund, Top Polluters Pay Nothing-Truth! & Misleading!
U.S. Pays $1 Billion into Green Climate Fund, Top Polluters Pay Nothing-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: The United States has paid $1 billion into the United Nation’s Green Climate Fund while the world’s top polluters — Chin
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Ends President Obama’s Vacation Scam, Sends B
President Trump Ends President Obama’s Vacation Scam, Sends Bill-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Trump has ended President’s Obama’s “vacation scam,” in which the former president planned to bill taxpayers for bil
Truth or Fiction?→ Warning: ISIS Sending invites to WhatsApp Interschools Group-Fiction!
Warning: ISIS Sending invites to WhatsApp Interschools Group-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: ISIS is using a WhatsApp group called “Interschools” as a recruitment tool; users are not able to exit the group once they join, and ISIS can use it
Truth or Fiction?→ Maxine Waters: Pray for Muslims Following London Attacks-Fiction!
Maxine Waters: Pray for Muslims Following London Attacks-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters of California called for prayers for the safety of Muslims in London following a terrorist attack there, saying that inaction on climate change
Truth or Fiction?→ Monica Lewinksy Found Dead, Murdered in Attempted Burglary-Fiction!
Monica Lewinksy Found Dead, Murdered in Attempted Burglary-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Monica Lewinsky has been found dead in what appears to be an attempted burglary, which suspiciously happened after she ended an affair with President Bill Clinton.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump’s Tweet About “Covfefe” Has Hidden Meaning-Unproven!
President Trump’s Tweet About “Covfefe” Has Hidden Meaning-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A tweet from President Trump’s personal Twitter account included the word “covfefe,” leading to questions about the definition o
Truth or Fiction?→ Maxine Waters: Pictures of Tide Prove Climate Change-Fiction!
Maxine Waters: Pictures of Tide Prove Climate Change-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, a Democrat from California, tweeted side-by-side pictures of Venice Beach at high and low tide as proof that climate change is real and is impa
Truth or Fiction?→ Democrats Introduce Americans with No Abilities Act (ANNA)-Fiction!
Democrats Introduce Americans with No Abilities Act (ANNA)-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Senate Democrats have introduced a bill called the Americans with No Abilities Act, or ANNA, to provide benefits to Americans who “lack any real skills or am
Truth or Fiction?→ Warnings About Tick-Transmitted Powassan Virus-Truth!
Warnings About Tick-Transmitted Powassan Virus-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Warnings about Powassan Virus, a virus transmitted by ticks that can be deadly or cause permanent neurological symptoms, circulated as summer of 2017 began. The Truth: Powassa
Truth or Fiction?→ Man Catches 13 Pound Bullfrog in Texas-Truth! & Misleading!
Man Catches 13 Pound Bullfrog in Texas-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A man caught a 13 pound bullfrog in a fishing hole while hunting on a ranch in Batesville, Texas. The Truth: A Texas state game official confirmed that photos purportedly showing a
Truth or Fiction?→ Secret Service Investigating Kathy Griffin for Trump Beheading Photos -Truth!
Secret Service Investigating Kathy Griffin for Trump Beheading Photoshoot –Truth! Summary of eRumor: The Secret Service is investigating comedian Kathy Griffin for performing a mock beheading of President Trump and posing with a replica of Trum
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Impeachment -Fiction!
President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Impeachment –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would ban the impeachment of presidents going forward. The Truth: False reports that President
Truth or Fiction?→ Hillary Clinton Met with Manchester Bomber’s Father-Fiction!
Hillary Clinton Met with Manchester Bomber’s Father-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo claims to show Hillary Clinton meeting with Ramadan Abedi, the father of a terrorist who attacked an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, in May
Truth or Fiction?→ Charlie Daniels Writes Open Letter to Senator Chuck Schumer -Authorship Confirmed!
Charlie Daniels Writes Open Letter to Senator Chuck Schumer –Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: Country and bluegrass legend Charlie Daniels wrote an open letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about Schumer’s resistance to
Truth or Fiction?→ Nancy Pelosi’s Son Arrested for 2nd Degree Murder-Fiction!
Nancy Pelosi’s Son Arrested for 2nd Degree Murder-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s son was arrested for 2nd degree murder stemming from an altercation with an umpire at a youth baseball game. The Truth: A sel
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Reinstates Peace Officers Memorial Day-Fiction!
President Trump Reinstates Peace Officers’ Memorial Day-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump has reinstated a national day of remembrance for peace officers who were killed in the line of duty after President Obama canceled it. The
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump is Showing Signs of Dementia -Unproven!
President Trump is Showing Signs of Dementia –Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Claims that President Trump is exhibiting signs of dementia in his speech and actions began circulating on social media in May 2017. The Truth: There’s no hard evi
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?→ Ariana Grande Said “Islam is Love” at 2016 Clinton Campaign Rally-Unproven!
Ariana Grande Said “Islam is Love” at Clinton Campaign Rally-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Singer Ariana Grande said “Islam is love” during a campaign rally for Hillary Clinton in 2016, a remark that resurfaced after ISIS claime
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
Truth or Fiction?→ Disgraced Senator Chuck Shumer Announces Retirement- Fiction!
Disgraced Senator Chuck Schumer Announces Retirement- Fiction! Summary of eRumor: New York Senator Chuck Schumer resigned in disgrace after learning that the White House has enough dirt on Schumer to ruin his marriage and to send him to prison. The
Truth or Fiction?→ Ariana Grande Said She Hates America, Disrespects the Flag-Mostly Truth!
Ariana Grande Said She Hates America, Disrespects Flag- Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Singer Ariana Grande has said that she hates Americans and can be seen disrespecting the American flag in a picture. The Truth: Ariana Grande was caught
Truth or Fiction?→ Dropping the Hammer on James Comey- Commentary!
Dropping the Hammer on James Comey- Commentary! Summary of eRumor: A commentary titled “Dropping the Hammer on Comey” has appeared in forwarded emails and on social media. The Truth: The widely circulated “Dropping the Hammer on Co
Truth or Fiction?→ Dog Owners Warned About Explosive Tennis Balls Laying on Grass-Truth!
Dog Owners Warned About Explosive Tennis Balls Laying on Grass-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Dog owners have been warned by police to watch out for exploding tennis balls found laying in grass that can severely injure or kill dogs. The Truth: Warnings abou
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Request for Dakota Miller, Boy Who Accidentally Shot Himself-Truth!
Prayer Requests for Dakota Miller, Boy Who Accidentally Shot Himself-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Prayer requests are circulating social media for a 13-year-old boy named Dakota Miller from Greenup, Kentucky, who accidentally shot himself. The Truth: Pray
Truth or Fiction?→ President Obama’s Burial Plot a Massive Waste of Taxpayer Money-Fiction!
President Obama’s Burial Plot a Massive Waste of Taxpayer Money-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Barack Obama has submitted plans for an Obama family burial plot that would be located next to the Washington Monument on the National Mall an