I discuss the old myth that elephants are terrified of tiny mice. Is there any substance to the story? The post Are Elephants Afraid of Mice? The Old Myth Revisited appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Scam Facebook Posts Lure Victims With Promise of Free McDonald’s Meals
According to various posts that are currently circulating on Facebook, you can get free McDonald's meals just by sharing and commenting. The post Scam Facebook Posts Lure Victims With Promise of Free McDonald’s Meals appeared first on Hoax-Slay
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Yoga Teacher NOT Hospitalized After Performing Blowjob on Himself
Did a 39-year old yoga teacher named Marvin Lewinski from Malibu, California have to be hospitalized after performing oral sex on himself? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a living by p
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Angela Merkel Did NOT Say Trump Has Almost Destroyed The New World Order
Did German chancellor Angela Merkel say that U.S. President Donald Trump has almost destroyed "The New World Order"? No, that's not true: a notoriously unreliable website misquoted Merkel based on a year-old news article. She never said it.
Snopes→ Was a Scientist Jailed After Discovering a Deadly Virus Delivered Through Vaccines?
Judy Mikovits did not discover a deadly virus delivered through vaccines; she was arrested for allegedly stealing equipment belonging to the Institute that fired her.
Snopes→ Bogus ‘Now Hiring’ Meme Still Circulating on Social Media
If you're looking for seasonal employment, this perennial holiday meme isn't for you.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: French Interior Minister Did NOT Announce Plan To Release Calm Jihadists to Make Room for Yellow Vests in Prisons
Did French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner announce that 'calm' jihadi's would be released from prisons to make room for yellow vest protesters? No, that's not true: the story came from a Belgian satire site, it is not real. The story
Lead Stories→ Fake News: BBC Did NOT Ban Racist Song White Christmas
Did the BBC ban the song "White Christmas" because it is racist? No, that's not true: the story came from a satire website and was mocking recent incidents where the song "Baby It's Cold Outside" was banned by several radio stations. The story
Snopes→ Are Federal Employees Barred from Discussing Impeachment and “The Resistance”?
The office charged with keeping the federal government’s career employees nonpartisan issued guidance that has been criticized as overly broad and potentially unconstitutional.
Snopes→ Did Police in Paris Confiscate ‘Baguette Knives’ from Fuel Tax Protesters?
This is not exactly what's meant by "breaking bread."
Snopes→ Uranus Examiner Ends Publication, Blaming Judgmental People
The paper's editors announced the end of publication after publishing just five editions.
Snopes→ Did a Teacher High on Meth Strip Naked in Class and Bite Two Students?
This is what happens now that the "Just Say No" campaign ended.
Snopes→ US: Trump Lawyer Met Russian Offering ‘Political Synergy’
Federal prosecutors said Michael Cohen deserves a substantial prison sentence despite his cooperation with investigators.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Exaggerated ‘Conflicts of Interest’ Claims
In a flurry of tweets, President Donald Trump stretched the facts when he alleged that special counsel Robert Mueller and his staff have “many” conflicts of interests: Trump falsely claimed that “the woman in charge of prosecuting [c
FactCheck.org→ No Evidence New York Legislator Died from Flu Shot
Quick Take A self-described “alternative news” story suggests the flu shot was responsible for the death of a New York state senator. The official cause of death is still pending. Full Story The weekend before Thanksgiving, New York State
Truth or Fiction?→ Did John ‘Chickie’ Donohue Pull off a War Zone ‘Beer Run’ in Vietnam
On December 7 2018, the Facebook page Dysfuntional Veterans shared the following meme about a man named John “Chickie” Donohue and a Vietnam war “beer run”: The meme read: John “Chickie” Donohue, a merchant marine fr
Snopes→ Russian Chemistry Teacher Accused of Setting Up a Drug Lab
Russian news media have compared the case to the "Breaking Bad" television series.
Snopes→ Did Facebook ‘Censor’ an Image of Santa Kneeling Before Baby Jesus?
The social media platform briefly covered a religious image that has been online for years.
Snopes→ Man Yells ‘There’s No Santa’ at Florida Holiday Event
Cape Coral police said that officers were at the event but couldn't do anything because the man was exercising his freedom of speech.
Snopes→ Deputy Died from Friendly Fire in California Bar Gun Battle
Sgt. Ron Helus was fatally shot in the heart by a California highway patrolman who had joined him in the chaotic gun battle at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California.
Snopes→ Trump Demands Border Wall Money; Shutdown Showdown Nears
The president wants the next spending package to include at least $5 billion for the proposed wall.
Snopes→ Did Kid Rock and Ted Nugent Raise More Than $10 Million to Fight the War on Christmas?
Apparently Bill O'Reilly forgot to tell them he won the War on Christmas in 2006.
Snopes→ Reporters are Being Harassed in Poland, Says Press Freedom Group
There was no immediate response from Poland to the statement from Reporters Without Borders.
Snopes→ Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Declare ‘I Have a Very Good Brain’?
A meme attributed an unusual statement to the wrong New York politician.
Snopes→ Did President Trump Not Recite the Apostles’ Creed During President Bush’s Funeral?
Some social media users questioned the sincerity of President Trump's religious beliefs as exhibited during George H.W. Bush's funeral.
Snopes→ Deadly ‘Firenado’ That Formed in California Wildfire Explained
A new study used satellite and radar data to suggest how a monstrous "firenado" the size of three football fields developed near Redding, Calif.
FactCheck.org→ Our Annual Fundraising Appeal
This week we celebrated our 15th year of holding politicians accountable. We have been able to keep the fact-checks coming in part because of your support. We hope that you will be as generous this year as you have been in the past. In 2018, we have b
Snopes→ Elvis Lights Installed in German Town
The red shows an image of the singer striking a pose at a microphone and the green depicts his trademarked hip swivel dance.
FactCheck.org→ Several Administrations Used Tear Gas at the Border
Q: During the Obama administration, did Border Patrol agents use tear gas to control crowds of migrants during incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border? A: Yes, and the gas was also used by administrations prior to his, news reports say. FULL QUESTION To w
Snopes→ Did a Principal Ban Candy Canes Because They Are Shaped Like J’s for ‘Jesus’?
The principal of Manchester Elementary in Nebraska was put on leave as a result of the candy cane controversy.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did a Principal Ban Candy Canes Because the ‘J’ Symbolizes Jesus?
On December 5, 2018, The Blaze published an article titled “Principal banned candy canes because ‘J’ shape stands ‘for Jesus.’ But that was just for starters.” The item centered on a law firm devoted to “evange
Snopes→ Moose Rings Alaska Home’s Doorbell
The couple thought maybe it was an aftershock or some kids playing a prank when the doorbell rang in their Anchorage home.
Snopes→ Court Deadlines Set Stage for More Russia Probe Details
Special counsel Robert Mueller is expected to reveal more details about his Russia investigation as he faces court deadlines in the cases of two men who worked closely with President Donald Trump.
Snopes→ Kevin Hart Steps Down as Oscars Host Over Past Anti-Gay Tweets
Hart said the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences gave him an ultimatum.
Snopes→ Now 97, Navy Veteran Recalls 1941 Attack on Pearl Harbor
The young sailor watched from afar as explosions and gunfire consumed his comrades.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Colin Kaepernick NOT Arrested For Domestic Violence
Was Colin Kaepernick arrested on a domestic violence charge? No, that's not true: the story was put out by a liberal satire website that uses fake stories to teach gullible Trump supporters and conservatives not to blindly share and like stori
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Clinton Foundation NOT Ordered To Cease Operations – Chelsea NOT Charged With Fraud
Sigh. Was the Clinton Foundation ordered to cease operations and was Chelsea Clinton charged with fraud? No, the same old hoax story that originally came from a liberal satire weblog has gone viral again via a copy on a siite run by a Macedon
Washington Post→ Sherrod Brown’s tax math on GM moving to Mexico
The senator from Ohio said GM's tax rate would be cut in half if it moved its Lordstown plant to Mexico. That's open to interpretation.
Hoax-Slayer→ Mini Cooper Giveaway Facebook Scam
According to a post being shared on Facebook, you can win a 2019 Mini Cooper just by sharing and commenting and liking the Page the post was published on. The post Mini Cooper Giveaway Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ California Teacher Arrested for Forcibly Cutting Boy’s Hair
A high school teacher in central California was arrested on suspicion of felony child endangerment after forcibly cutting the hair of one of her students while singing the national anthem.