Three buildings in New York used their window lights to create crosses for Easter in 1956.
Snopes→ Does This Image Show ‘Moist’ Coronavirus?
And why do people hate the word itself?
Snopes→ Costco Salmon Burgers Being Recalled Over Fears They ‘May Contain Small Pieces of Metal’
Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact their healthcare provider.
Snopes→ Patchwork: Braves Cover All-Star Logo on Jerseys
The All-Star Game patch that appeared on the right sleeve of the Braves' jerseys during opening day was sewn over against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park.
Snopes→ Tom Brady Rookie Football Card Fetches $2.25M at Auction
Quarterback Tom Brady is proving he’s the GOAT not just on the football field but also in the collectibles market: A rookie football card just sold for $2.25 million.
Snopes→ Is the Swiss Army Finally Going To Issue Women’s Underwear to Female Recruits?
The current system issues men’s underwear to all recruits.
The Dispatch→ A Resurrection Faith Retains Its Power, But Not the Power We Crave
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Health Feedback→ Not all coronaviruses are seasonal, contrary to pathologist Ryan Cole’s claim; COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing illness
REVIEW On 4 March 2021, pathologist Ryan Cole gave a speech to lawmakers at the Idaho State Capitol Building. Cole made several claims about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines, several of which were previously debunked by fact-checkers. His speech w
Snopes→ Unique 4/3/21 Date Draws Lines for Vegas Wedding Licenses
Soon-to-be newlyweds lined up out the door of the marriage license office in Las Vegas ahead of a unique date to tie the knot: 4/3/21.
Snopes→ Rapper DMX on Life Support After Heart Attack, Lawyer Says
DMX’s longtime New York-based lawyer, Murray Richman, said the rapper was on life support at White Plains Hospital.
Snopes→ Facebook Data on More Than 500M Accounts Found Online
The information appears to be several years old, but it is another example of the vast amount of information collected by Facebook and other social media sites.
Snopes→ Rapper DMX Reportedly Hospitalized in Grave Condition After OD
The rapper, 50, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was at his New York home when he overdosed.
Snopes→ Georgia Governor Vows a Fight After MLB Yanks All-Star Game
“Major League Baseball, Coca-Cola and Delta may be scared of Stacey Abrams, Joe Biden and the left, but I am not,” Gov. Brian Kemp said.
Snopes→ UK: Benefits Outweigh Risks for AstraZeneca Despite 7 Deaths
The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency said it wasn’t clear if the shots are causing the clots and that "rigorous review" is ongoing.
Snopes→ Did Pete Buttigieg Stage a Bike Ride After Riding in SUV?
The transportation secretary has been described as a “bike enthusiast.”
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From a Week Georgia Was on Our Minds. Again.
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Snopes→ AP Source: Suspect in Capitol Attack Suffered Delusions
Police shot the suspect, 25-year-old Noah Green, who died at a hospital.
Snopes→ Did US Navy SEALs Rescue Trafficked Children from Ever Given Ship?
A website with a history of publishing dubious content advanced a conspiracy theory about the formerly stuck Suez Canal ship.
Snopes→ Amazon Apologizes to Congressman for Bogus ‘Peeing’ Tweet
Amazon also admitted that some delivery drivers might have had to urinate in bottles and it vowed to improve their working conditions.
Snopes→ Do Swedes Really Put Bananas on Pizza?
This is not an April Fools' post.
Snopes→ Historic Houston Movie Theater Closes Due to Pandemic
After nearly 82 years in business, the River Oaks Theatre turned off its projectors last month.
Snopes→ Chauvin’s Trial Leaves Many Black Viewers Emotionally Taxed
The televised trial of Derek Chauvin, the former white police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, has provoked strong emotions among many Black men and women.
Snopes→ Deadly Breach Could Delay Decisions About Capitol Fencing
The fencing had been erected to secure the U.S. Capitol after a violent mob of of then-President Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the building Jan. 6.
Snopes→ Did Smugglers Abandon Two Young Children at the US-Mexico Border?
An image shared on Facebook purportedly showed two children after they had been dropped over a fence and abandoned in the desert.
Snopes→ Vaccine Passport Efforts Draw Opposition from GOP Lawmakers
Vaccine passports are typically an app with a code that verifies whether someone has been vaccinated or recently tested negative for COVID-19.
Snopes→ Gaetz Sex Probe Suddenly Threatens a Speedy Washington Rise
The 38-year-old unblushing defender of Donald Trump is facing a federal sex-trafficking investigation.
Snopes→ Is the Brendan Fraser ‘I Like the Steak’ Autograph Real?
Actor Brendan Fraser is known for his roles in "The Mummy," "Encino Man," and "George of the Jungle."
The Dispatch→ How ‘Man of Steel’ Got Superman Wrong
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The Dispatch→ A Giant Disappointment
The point of a film review isn’t just to rehash the plot or critique the acting, but to examine its themes, the ideas it explores, the questions it asks. The recently released Godzilla vs. Kong asks a question I’ve never seen a movie ask be
AFP Fact Check→ This image has been shared since February 2021 in connection to another protest in Pakistan
An image has surfaced in Facebook and Twitter posts which claim it shows tear gas shells used against protesters marching for justice after the deaths of four teenagers in the Pakistani town of Janikhel in March 2021. The claim is false; the image emer
The Dispatch→ The Remnant of Misfit Onlookers
Today’s Ruminant features Jonah amid a group of silent watchers, staring at him while on mute in a Zoom meeting as he speaks to himself for an hour in the basement of an undisclosed location. On the docket today: Jonah returns to one of the most
Snopes→ Texans QB Deshaun Watson Under Investigation by Houston Police
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is accused of sexual assault and harassment in lawsuits filed by 21 women, is being investigated by police after a report was filed regarding the NFL player, officials said.
Snopes→ The Easter Bunny Tale: Fun Fiction or Harmful Myth?
Three major fantasy characters pervade Western culture: Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny.
Snopes→ Chocolate Easter Eggs Were Once a Rare Luxury
For almost a century after the first ones were produced in the 1870s by Fry’s and Cadbury’s, chocolate eggs were a luxury product.
Snopes→ EXPLAINER: Analyzing Use of Force by Police Officers
As former Officer Derek Chauvin stands trial in George Floyd's death, a central question is whether he followed the Minneapolis Police Department's guidelines on the use of force.
Snopes→ MMA Fighter Has Finger Severed in Match; Doctors Reattach It
A mixed martial arts fighter had his finger severed during a match in Philadelphia, but doctors were eventually able to reattach it.
Snopes→ EXPLAINER: What Does Georgia’s New GOP Election Law Do?
The sweeping rewrite of Georgia's election rules represents the first big set of changes since former President Donald Trump's repeated, baseless claims of fraud following his presidential loss to Joe Biden.
Snopes→ California to Allow Indoor Gatherings As Virus Cases Plummet
The decision is a sharp turnaround from the slow pace California has taken on lifting restrictions, and comes as the governor urges people to continue being vigilant about wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Archaeologists Did NOT Find A Million-Year-Old Underground Complex Made By Humans
Did archaeologists find a one million year-old artificial underground complex? No, that's not true: the archaeological site in question consists of approximately 3,500 well-studied underground chambers across various complexes, which exte
Snopes→ Photo Shows Sealed Super Mario Bros. Game Sold for $660,000
Its selling price far exceeded the $114,000 that another unopened copy that was produced in 1987 fetched in a Heritage auction last summer.