Was Colin Kaepernick "fired from his new job as a high school coach" after only six games because kids couldn't stand him? No, that's not true: The claim is derived from an article copied from a satirical website known for publishing fabr
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Truth or Fiction?→ Unfolding History: Ancient Use of Folding Chairs
The furniture we choose to place in our homes or use in ceremonies and gatherings holds symbolic value, speaking volumes about our social status, cultural intricacies, and technological prowess. This rings true not only in present times but also in a
Truth or Fiction?→ Bar Code: History and Function Analyses
The world today is inundated with a myriad of technologies that make our lives much easier and more efficient. One such technology, largely invisible yet ubiquitous in our lives, is bar code technology. Like the human fingerprint, the bar code is a u
Truth or Fiction?→ Unveiling The History Of The Machine Gun: Who Discovered it?
Machine guns, devices engineered for rapid-fire and continuous operation, have shaped the art of warfare and transformed the course of history. Originating from the need for better firepower in battles, these lethal inventions emerged from a series o
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact Checked History of the Microscope
Embedded within the fabric of scientific exploration and discovery lies the innovative instrument known as the microscope. Woven from the threads of human curiosity and technological advancements, the microscope has been central to unveiling layers o
Truth or Fiction?→ Unveiling the History of the Steam Engine
The journey of the steam engine is one that mirrors humanity’s relentless pursuit of innovation and progress. From its rudimentary beginnings to its essential role in the Industrial Revolution, the steam engine has spurred periods of significan
PolitiFact→ Vivek Ramaswamy – Ramaswamy misses details in debate story about DeSantis donor, Florida anti-China land law
An exemption in a new Florida law “allowed Chinese nationals to buy land within a 20-mile radius of a military base, lobbied for by one of (Gov. Ron DeSantis’) donors.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact-Check: The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving
The historic event known as the First Thanksgiving is universally recognized as a landmark in American history. Traditionally, it is viewed as a time of celebration and unity between the Pilgrims who arrived on the shore of the New World aboard the M
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Putin Did NOT Bomb Cloning Lab in Ukraine — Story Is From Site That Makes Things Up
Did Russia bomb "a cloning lab" in Ukraine's Donetsk, occupied by Russia in November 2023? No, that's not true: The website that published the claim relied on a fictitious single source, and that site carries a disclaimer saying it publis
Truth or Fiction?→ Unearthing History: Who Invented the Wheel
When we speak about innovative leaps that revolutionized human history, the invention of the wheel stands as a remarkable point of reference. Throughout the pre-wheel era, humankind grappled with numerous logistical challenges, relying heavily on bas
Logically→ Story of Israeli PM Netanyahu’s psychiatrist dying by suicide is satire
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence US Army Rangers Stopped Attack At World Series Parade — Story Is From A Satire Site
Did U.S. Army Rangers stop an improvised explosive device (IED) attack at the World Series parade for the Texas Rangers? No, that's not true: This story is from a satirical website. Google News also did not show any relevant results to th
The Dispatch→ The Balance of Tragedy and History in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Martin Scorsese’s latest is a model of nuanced adaptation that reckons honestly with America’s past.
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Old story about the Gaza film industry misrepresented as proof Palestinian war victims are ‘crisis actors’
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
Full Fact→ Waiting lists can’t be compared through the whole history of the NHS
Last week Sir Keir Starmer claimed that Labour achieved the shortest waiting lists “in history”, while Wes Streeting said it had delivered the shortest waiting times.
PolitiFact→ Why Barack Obama's sexuality became a news story, and then a conspiracy theory
In August, a small magazine published an interview with a Barack Obama biographer. Dozens of conservative news stories followed, speculating on the former president’s sexuality. The unproven claims come from old sources, so why did they spread so fast?
The Dispatch→ Left Behind by History
To forget can be a blessing.
Full Fact→ Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi did not share Instagram story expressing ‘support for the Palestinian cause’
Brighton & Hove Albion football club has confirmed the account which shared the story is not associated with the manager.
The Dispatch→ A Brief History of a Bullheaded President
Franklin Foer’s new book about Joe Biden reveals a president whose ambitions have exceeded his mandate.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Fake story about death of Burisma 'whistleblower' started on site known for misinformation
“Burisma Energy accountant, who blew the whistle on Biden bribery scheme, found dead.”
The Dispatch→ History Is Short Enough, if You Know How to Use It
On our current obsession with the Roman Empire.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pfizer Did NOT Just Agree To Pay $2.3 Billion In Largest Health Care Fraud Settlement In DOJ History — Happened In 2009, Unrelated to C-19 Vaccine
Did Pfizer recently agree to pay $2.3 billion for medical fraud, the largest health care fraud settlement in the history of the U.S. Department of Justice and was this related to Covid-19 vaccination? No, that's not true: Pfizer did agree
The Dispatch→ The Trouble with ‘Text, History, and Tradition’
Don't be evil.
PolitiFact→ TikTok posts – Story about Navy SEALs saving missing kids in Maui is fabricated
“Navy SEALs Save Missing Maui Children” who were padlocked in cages.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: California Did NOT Make ‘Trans History Month’ Before Women’s History Month
Did the state of California declare a "Trans History Month" before declaring a Women's History Month? No, that's not true: California first recognized Women's History Month in 1988, and the governor has proclaimed it every March since 199
Logically→ Old story of temporary ban on Swedish flag shared as recent
The Dispatch→ No, Trump’s Interview With Tucker Carlson Was Not the Most-Watched Video ‘In the History of the World’
Twitter’s ‘views’ metric offers an inflated measure of actual viewership.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Riley Gaines Turned Down $3 Million Partnership With Nike — Story Is From A Satire Site
Did former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines turn down a $3 million partnership with Nike? No, that's not true: This claim comes from a satirical website that has a history of fabricating content surrounding popular political to
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Riley Gaines Did NOT ‘Beat’ Lia Thomas For The ‘Last Spot On The Pro Tour’ — Story Is From A Satire Site
Did former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines "beat" competitive swimmer Lia Thomas for the "last spot on the pro tour"? No, that's not true: This claim appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – True blue? No. Story about celebs’ paint preferences is fake
Celebrities are “painting their Maui properties the same weird shade of blue.”
FactCheck.org→ Online Videos Share Fabricated Story About FEMA and Marines on Maui
Quick Take The Federal Emergency Management Agency operates a Disaster Recovery Center on Maui and has approved $7 million in assistance to thousands of wildfire survivors. Online videos, however, are sharing a fabricated tale about FEMA’s op
PolitiFact→ Untangling Ron DeSantis’ debate anecdote about an improbable abortion survival story
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shared an abortion anecdote during the Aug. 23 GOP debate, saying he had met a woman who survived an attempted abortion in the 1950s at 23 weeks after being left in a bedpan. Medically speaking, the story is dubious.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – U.S. Navy: Story about SEALs rescuing child sex slaves in San Francisco isn’t true
U.S. Navy SEALs rescued 807 children who were being kept as sex slaves on a barge in San Francisco Bay.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Fabricated story fantasizes about Maui gunfight between U.S. Marine Corps and FEMA agents
“Marines neutralize fleeing FEMA convoy in Maui.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Stephen King’s Book Sales Have NOT Dropped 70 Percent Since He ‘Went Woke’ — This Is Satire Story
Have Stephen King's book sales dropped 70 percent since he "went woke"? No, that's not true: The claim appeared in an article on a satirical website known for publishing fabricated content. The claim originated in an article published by
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – Fabricated story about Vladimir Putin banning 5G in Russia repackaged on social media
“Putin bans 5G across Russia, destroys all towers.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Story about Jason Aldean suing Whoopi Goldberg originated on a satire site
Country singer Jason Aldean sued “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg.
PolitiFact→ Kamala Harris – Kamala Harris claim about states banning teaching Latino history relies on some flawed examples
"Some states have “tried to ban teaching Latino and Hispanic history.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Jackson Simmons’ And His Dog ‘Cami’ Are NOT Missing — It’s Scam Story
Are a person with dementia named "Jackson Simmons" and his dog "Cami" missing and has there been a silver alert issued for "Simmons"? No, that's not true: The story has been posted on social media as a part of a bait-and-switch scam. Such
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘The View’ Did NOT Cancel A Scheduled Interview With Jason Aldean — This Story Is Satire
Did producers for ABC's talk show "The View" rescind an invitation to Jason Aldean to be a guest on the show after he surprised them by accepting their disingenuous offer? No, that's not true: This article was published by The Dunning-Kru