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.
Snopes→ President Trump Demands Gold‑Plated Welcome in London?
President Trump has reportedly requested a ride with Queen Elizabeth II in a gold-plated carriage during his visit to the United Kingdom.
Hoax-Slayer→ Veronica John Garang ‘Mutual Investment Request’ Scam Email
According to this email, the wife of the late Sudanese politician and leader John Garang needs your help to transfer and process the… The post Veronica John Garang ‘Mutual Investment Request’ Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Are United Airlines Passengers Wearing Crash Helmets?
A photograph used to spur heckling of the embattled airline actually chronicles a training course hosted by a German airline.
Snopes→ Gays Are Lacing Easter Eggs with Homosexual-Inducing Food Colorings?
This is just another entry in a long-running series of spoofs about holiday traditions being used to convert unsuspecting celebrants into homosexuals.
Hoax-Slayer→ Mobile Phone Misinformation – XALAN and #90 Hoax
This report was first published in November 2005. A would-be warning, which has been circulating since at least 2005, claims that scammers… The post Mobile Phone Misinformation – XALAN and #90 Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Origins of the Guillotine
Dr. Joseph Guillotin neither invented the guillotine nor was executed with one of those machines.
Snopes→ Trump Appoints Ex-Lawmaker Don Benton To Head Selective Service
Benton is the first person leading the agency who has never served in the military.
Snopes→ How Holocaust Denial Works
What motivates some people to reject the overwhelming historical evidence and claim the Holocaust never occurred?
Snopes→ Ruth Bader Ginsburg Taken to Hospital Unresponsive?
Reports that the Supreme Court justice has been urgently hospitalized are fake news.
FactCheck.org→ Beer, a Cure for Gin Addiction?
Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said William Wilberforce, a late 18th century British politician, “pushed the sale of beer” to successfully combat “drunkenness related to gin” in England. But Wilberforce wasn’t even born un
Snopes→ ‘Only Son’ Exemption from Military Draft
Contrary to common belief, being an only child (or an only son) does not automatically exempt you from military service in the U.S.
Hoax-Slayer→ Rockstar Energy Drink Car Decal Wrapping Money Laundering Scam
Emails purporting to be from Rockstar Energy Drink offer to pay recipients a generous weekly fee for displaying an advertising decal on their vehicles. The post Rockstar Energy Drink Car Decal Wrapping Money Laundering Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Was This Huge Explosion Caused by the ‘MOAB’ in Afghanistan?
A video purporting to show the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb exploding in Afghanistan in April 2017 was actually an unrelated incident.
Snopes→ ‘Labyrinth’ Sequel in Early Production Stages
A sequel to the cult classic is slated to begin production in late 2017.
Snopes→ Snoop Dogg in Easter Bunny Costume?
A photograph of musician Snoop Dogg in an Easter Bunny costume holding a basket of marijuana is fake.
Snopes→ Sarah Palin Claims Jesus Celebrated Easter?
Reports that the former Alaska governor stated in an interview that Jesus Christ celebrated Easter during His time on Earth are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Canadian Fishermen Catch a 320-Pound Shrimp?
A doctored photograph replaced a giant catfish with an image of a "record-breaking" shrimp.
Snopes→ Easter Lore and Superstitions
A compendium of superstitions and lore associated with the holy day of Easter.
Snopes→ Marijuana Legalized in Texas?
A claim that the Lone Star State has legalized recreational pot use came from a web site that allows users to create their own fake news articles.
Snopes→ Stuntman Death in ‘Ben-Hur’?
Rumor holds that a stuntman was killed during the filming of the chariot race scene in the 1959 version of 'Ben-Hur,' and that his death was left in the movie's final cut.
Snopes→ Plane with Landing Gear Failure Saved by Truck?
A video of an airliner saved by a pickup truck after its landing gear malfunctioned doesn't depict a real event; it was created for a commercial.
Washington Post→ EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s claim that China and India have ‘no obligations’ until 2030 under the Paris Accord
“It [the Paris Accord] was an America second, third, or fourth kind of approach. China and India had no obligations under the agreement until 2030.” — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, interview on
Snopes→ U.S to Launch Preemptive Strike on North Korea?
A news outlet reported that the United States may strike North Korea to head off another missile test.
Hoax-Slayer→ cPanel ‘Account Verification’ Phishing Scam
Most website owners and managers will be familiar with the web hosting control system cPanel. cPanel allows users to quickly and easily manage all aspects of their websites via an easy-to-use graphical interface.
Hoax-Slayer→ Pixabay — A Great Source For Free Blog Images
If you are a blogger, then you are probably always on the lookout for free blog images to use in your posts. A great image can add real value to your content.
Snopes→ Casey Anthony Pregnant with Twins?
Reports that notorious mom Casey Anthony is expecting twins and hoping to star in a reality TV show are fake news.
Snopes→ Did “New Research” Prove That Men Who Marry “Chubby Women” Are Happier?
While we cannot rate the questions addressed by the study, we can rate the study itself as apparently non-existent.
Snopes→ Atlanta Teen Dies in Instagram Live Shooting Accident
The teenager accidentally shot himself while handling a gun on Instagram Live.
Snopes→ Was a Texas County Deputy Killed by Muslim Refugees?
A 'Southern'-oriented news site seized on the fatal shooting of an officer, adding in some irrelevant and flagrantly untrue details.
Snopes→ Did North Korea Threaten to ‘Nuke’ U.S. ‘If Even a Single Bullet Is Fired’?
The North Korean government apparently issued the warning, but it was not made in response to a U.S. naval strike force's being deployed to the region.
Snopes→ Detroit Physician Charged on Allegations of Female Genital Mutilation
Detroit physician Jumana Nagarwala has been charged on counts related to alleged female genital mutilation procedures performed on two Minnesota girls.
Hoax-Slayer→ Yet Another Tesco ‘Free Voucher’ Survey Scam Hitting Facebook
According to a post that is currently appearing on Facebook, retailer Tesco is giving away a free £100 voucher to everyone. The post urges you to click to get your free vouchers.
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Sign an Executive Order to Buy Ivanka’s Chametz?
A photograph of President Trump signing an executive order was doctored to include a fake message.
PolitiFact→ ‘Mother of all bombs’ dropped on ISIS target: What we know so far
The United States dropped "the mother of all bombs" on an Islamic State target in Afghanistan on April 13. Discussion of the non-nuclear bomb’s sheer size has drowned out what actually happened, though we don’t have a lot of detai
Snopes→ Did a Tourist from New Zealand Die Taking an ‘Alligator Selfie’?
A fake news item about a woman's death while taking an "alligator selfie" was mistaken for legitimate reporting.
Snopes→ Allegedly Legitimate Journal Publishes ‘Case Study’ Based Entirely on a ‘Seinfeld’ Episode
The paper, which was authored by "Dr. Martin Van Nostrand" of the "Arthur Vandelay Urological Research Institute", was an attempt to highlight the questionable practices of predatory scientific journals.
Snopes→ U.S. Military Confirms Use Of ‘Mother of All Bombs’ In Afghanistan
The 21,000-pound bomb was used during an attack on a tunnel complex reportedly employed by the Islamic State terrorist group.
Snopes→ Did Chuck Schumer Say Judicial Nominees with ‘Deeply Held Christian Beliefs’ Are Unfit to Serve?
The misquote appears to have originated with Schumer's comments during the confirmation hearing for one of George W. Bush's federal court appointments.
Snopes→ Two Burglars Sodomized for Five Straight Days?
Reports that a 'gay sex predator' repeatedly assaulted two intruders who broke into his home are fake news.