Nazi Luftwaffe commander Hermann Goering proclaimed during his war crimes trial that although 'the people don't want war,' they 'can always be brought to the bidding of their leaders.'
Snopes→ Did Marla Maples Die in a Plane Crash?
Reports that President Trump's ex-wife Marla Maples died in an airline accident are fake news that reused 1997 images of a downed cargo jet.
Snopes→ Dunkin’ Donuts Facebook Coupon Hoax
A viral, phony Dunkin' Donuts coupon circulating on Facebook is reportedly triggering malware protection alerts.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Executive Order Bans Saturday Night Live-Fiction!
President Trump Executive Order Bans Saturday Night Live-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Trump signed an executive order banning Saturday Night Live after the show repeatedly targeted him with satire and parody. The Truth: A fake news website i
Truth or Fiction?→ First Full Supreme Court Ruling Has Obama Furious-Fiction!
First Full Supreme Court Ruling Has Obama Furious-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The first full U.S. Supreme Court ruling with newly confirmed Justice Neal Gorsuch has President Obama furious that the only Islam that will be taught in public schools is th
Washington Post→ Is the ‘real number’ for the national debt $70 trillion?
“The share of publicly held debt we have now relative to GDP has only happened once before in U.S. history. What our debt levels are — we often talk about this number, $19 trillion of debt. That’s not the real number because all of yo
Hoax-Slayer→ Great News! — ‘Svetlana’ Wants To Change My Life Forever
Yesterday, I received an email with the rather jarring greeting “Hello foreigner”. The email claims to be from Svetlana, an “elegant and… The post Great News! — ‘Svetlana’ Wants To Change My Life Forever appear
Snopes→ First Full Supreme Court Ruling in Over a Year Has Obama Furious?
Reports that the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision about the teaching of Islam in public schools are fake news.
Snopes→ Three Times a Liar
Donald Trump did not write that if "you tell people a lie three times, they will believe anything."
Hoax-Slayer→ Scam Callers Threaten Internet Disconnection
People continue to receive scam phone calls claiming to be from the technical department of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as Telstra. The post Scam Callers Threaten Internet Disconnection appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Could the ‘Mother of All Bombs’ Produce Radioactive Fallout?
While we cannot prove a negative, there are few mechanisms by which a MOAB-like bomb would benefit by the addition of anything that would introduce radioactivity.
Snopes→ Is the ‘Human Nacho Spa Treatment’ Real?
A video purporting to show a new spa treatment is actually repurposed footage from a comedy video.
Snopes→ United Airlines Flight Attendant Slaps Crying Baby During Flight?
Reports that United Airlines flight attendant assaulted a 7 month-old baby for crying during a flight are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Women in Ancient Rome Drink Turpentine So Their Urine Would Smell Like Roses?
A number of "true facts" web sites have stated that women in ancient and medieval times "sweetened" their chamber pots by drinking turpentine.
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Dunkin Donuts is NOT Giving Everyone a Free Box of Donuts
A post being shared on Facebook claims that Dunkin Donuts is giving away a free box of donuts to EVERYONE as a means of celebrating the company's anniversary. The post No, Dunkin Donuts is NOT Giving Everyone a Free Box of Donuts appeared first on Hoa
Snopes→ Alex Jones’ Attorney Calls Him ‘Performance Artist’ in Child Custody Case
The Infowars host's ex-wife said his remarks about California Rep. Adam Schiff show he's "not a stable person."
Snopes→ Did Eric Trump Say His Father Would Cancel Taxes for Wealthy People?
A fake news article that fabricated statements by Eric Trump got picked up by hyper-partisan web site Democratic Moms.
FactCheck.org→ Sanders Wrong on Voter Turnout
Sen. Bernie Sanders wrongly claimed that voter turnout in 2016 was “the lowest … in 20 years.” In fact, turnout was higher than it was in 2012. The overall turnout was 60.2 percent in 2016, up from 58.6 percent four years earlier. In
Truth or Fiction?→ In 1998, Kodak Had 170,000 Employees, Sold 85% of Photo Paper World Wide-Fiction!
In 1998, Kodak Had 170,000 Employees, Sold 85% of Photo Paper –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A commentary on the power of innovation and digital disruption of long-standing markets tells the story of Kodak’s decline from having 170,000 employ
Truth or Fiction?→ Dunkin Donuts Giving Away Coupon for a Dozen Donuts-Fiction!
Dunkin Donuts Giving Away Free Box of Donuts-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Dunkin Donuts is giving away coupons for free boxes of a donuts to celebrate the franchise’s anniversary. The Truth: Dunkin Donuts is not giving away donuts to celebrate
Snopes→ Melania Trump Reminds the President to Put His Hand Over His Heart?
A video clip of the First Family celebrating Easter at the White House appears to show Melania subtly cue her husband to put his hand over his heart during the playing of the national anthem.
Snopes→ Did a Cleveland Fox Affiliate Label a Black Murder Suspect ‘Dark White’?
WJW-TV called a doctored screenshot of their news broadcast a "distraction."
Snopes→ Adam Hilliker Detention Letter
Supposed teacher's letter home upbraids a student for correcting him in class.
Snopes→ Mysterious Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino Expected in April 2017
A new Starbucks drink is rumored to involve pink and purple glitter and contain no coffee.
Snopes→ Did Al Gore Predict Earth’s Ice Caps Would Melt by 2014?
In the late 2000s, the former U.S. Vice President sometimes inaccurately represented studies that predicted the timeline for an ice-free Arctic.
Snopes→ Did Al Gore Predict Earth’s Ice Caps Would Melt by 2014?
In the late 2000s, the former U.S. Vice President sometimes inaccurately represented studies that predicted the timeline for an ice-free Arctic.
Snopes→ Nabisco Announces ‘Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Oreos’?
Yet another seeming announcement of a new Oreo flavor was just someone's expression of a wish-list item.
Snopes→ Senator Jeff Flake: Solar Energy Can’t Power Lights at Night?
A comment made by Arizona senator Jeff Flake during a town hall meeting was reproduced without context to make him seem ignorant about the basics of solar power.
Snopes→ How Holocaust Denial Works
What motivates some people to reject the overwhelming historical evidence and claim the Holocaust never occurred?
PolitiFact→ Who plays more golf: Donald Trump or Barack Obama?
For years, President Donald Trump criticized his predecessor Barack Obama for playing golf while on the job. "Can you believe that, with all of the problems and difficulties facing the U.S., President Obama spent the day playing golf," he twe
Washington Post→ Do members of Congress pay for 100 percent of their health insurance?
Question: “Who pays your salary?” Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.): “I am self-employed, I’ve been self-employed, and I pay more taxes inside my own company personally than I’ll ever receive from being in Congress. I pay my own, an
Snopes→ Pennsylvania Police Report Facebook Murder Suspect Dead
A suspect accused of murdering an elderly man in Ohio and broadcasting the murder via Facebook has reportedly killed himself.
Snopes→ Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Cancelling Saturday Night Live?
Reports that the chief executive has banned airings of NBC's long-running comedy sketch show are fake news.
Snopes→ Plane Accidentally Empties Toilet Tank Over Cruise Ship, 23 Injured?
Reports that a Taiwanese airliner dumped human waste onto the top deck of a cruise ship are fake news.
Snopes→ Babysitter Discovers ‘Clown Doll’ in Kid’s Room Was a Real Person?
Reports that a convicted pedophile rapist was caught using a clown costume to hide in a child's room are fake news.
Hoax-Slayer→ Scam Emails Claim That Someone Just Sent You $3,182.00 With PayPal
Apparently, Kathryn just sent me $3,182.00 USD with Paypal. So did Flor. And Andromeda, Betty, and Mea. Not to mention Augustina, Linda, and Shawna. And Dave, of course! The post Scam Emails Claim That Someone Just Sent You $3,182.00 With PayPal appea
Snopes→ Couple Finds Out They Are Biological Twins During IVF Treatment?
Reports that a couple seeking to conceive via IVF discovered through DNA testing that they were fraternal twins are fake news.
Snopes→ State Dept. Employee Candace Claiborne Arrested on Treason Charges?
Department of State employee Candace Claiborne was arrested and charged in connection with her improperly receiving gifts from Chinese agents.
Snopes→ Man Arrested After Police Find 19 Female Bodies in Freezers with ‘Black Lives Matter’ Carved into Skin?
Reports that a Chicago man named Rasheed Thompson was arrested in connection with dead bodies found in his basement freezer are fake news.
Hoax-Slayer→ TRUE – Target Recalls Potentially Hazardous Easter Egg and Dino Toys
Target in the United States has recalled a range of water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys because they pose a potential hazard to children. The post TRUE – Target Recalls Potentially Hazardous Easter Egg and Dino Toys appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.