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FactCheck.org→ The Michael Jordan-Nike Fallout That Wasn’t
Q: Is it true that Michael Jordan “walked away” from Nike? A: No. That false story was first published by a website that calls its work satire. FULL QUESTION Did Michael Jordan step down from his position with Nike due to the controversia
Snopes→ Did a New Book Reveal President Trump’s Fear of Oval Office Ghosts?
The new book 'Fear' is full of salacious details about President Trump's administration, but a supposed excerpt documenting the president's fear of ghosts is a hoax.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Federal Government Did NOT Cancel $80 Million Nike Contract
Did the Federal Government cancel an eighty million dollar contract with Nike after the announcement the company gave Colin Kaepernick a contract to appear in their ads? No, that's not true: the government contract is completely fictional and
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NO Knoxville Man Suspected Of Creating ‘Real-life Human Centipede’, NOT On The Run
Is a man from Knoxville, Tennessee suspected of creating a "real-life human centipede" and is he now on the run? No, that's not true: a two year old hoax has been cut up and stitched together again, changing the location, but otherwise the sto
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Galveston Man Did NOT Book A Prostitute – She Did NOT Turn Out To Be His Wife
Did a man in Galveston, Texas book a prostitute via a website and did she turn out to be his own wife? No, that's not true. A fake news site simply copied an earlier hoax and change the location. The story is quite old and was made up. The eve
Snopes→ Is This a Picture of a Snake Found in a Milk Jug?
A viral image supposedly showing a snake in a milk jug was created for a 2006 Photoshop contest.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Harvard Did NOT Suspend Malia Obama, She Did NOT Make Anti-White Rant
Was Malia Obama suspended from Harvard after writing a racist, anti-white op-ed about John McCain? No, that's not true and there is no Breitbart report about it either. The story was made up by a site that publishes fake stories with satire di
Lead Stories→ Old News: Brutal Farm Attack, White Couple Overpowered In Their Home, Robbed, Tortured, Loaded In Their Vehicle And Dropped Off For Dead, Belfast, Sunday Morning
Was there a brutal farm attack in South Africa this Sunday, August 26, 2018? No, that's not true: a supposedly satirical South African website recycled a story from last year and in their hurry to publish they managed to copy paste their head
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Spider From Hell’ Hoax Message Spreading Rapidly
According to a message that is currently going viral on Facebook, a new deadly spider is spreading across the USA. Supposedly, five people in the last week have died after being bitten by this new "spider from hell". The post ‘Spider From Hell
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Two Moons in the Sky’ Mars Hoax
According to a message that is currently circulating via social media, you will see two moons in the sky on August 27th, one of which will be the planet Mars. Supposedly, Mars will appear as large as the moon. The post ‘Two Moons in the Sky
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Man NOT Rushed To Hospital After Eating 413 Chicken Nuggets at McDonald’s
Was 25-year-old Anthony Thomas paralyzed after eating 413 chicken nuggets at McDonald's while trying to break his personal record? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a "fauxtire" site that invents tales of bizarre crimes, weird sex
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake ‘Farm Machinery’ Invoice Links to Macro Malware
This email, which purports to be from a farm machinery company, urges you to click a link to view full invoice details. Supposedly, the invoice email was generated via the business and accounting service MYOB. The post Fake ‘Farm MachineryR
Lead Stories→ Fake News: American President Donald Trump Did NOT Make A Statement Against Africans
Did Donald Trump make a statement "against Africans" calling them "not human" for not doing better after 50 years of independence? No, that's not true: the statement was falsely attributed to Trump recently by a Facebook page pretending to be
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Jeremy Corbyn Did NOT Lay Wreath for Hans Gruber Outside Nakatomi Plaza
Did U.K. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn put down a wreath honoring dead terrorists on Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles? No, of course not. That claim was made by a satirical website mocking the recent controversy about Corbyn laying a wreath or at
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Whoopi Goldberg NOT Confirmed As New James Bond
Will Whoopi Goldberg be the next to play the iconic Agent 007, aka James Bond? No, that's not true: the "news" was made up by a British satire website in response to renewed rumors that black actor Idris Elba was being considered for the role
FactCheck.org→ Putting France’s Consent Issue Into Context
Q: Did France pass “a law saying having sex with a child is okay”? A: No. The country already didn’t have a legal consent age. The new law makes it easier to file rape charges against adults who have sex with those 15 or younger.
FactCheck.org→ False Stories Revive Claim About Trump Salary Donation
Q: Did President Trump donate his $400,000 salary to military cemeteries? A: No. A year-old viral email makes that claim. But the president does indeed donate his salary to different government initiatives each quarter. FULL QUESTION Did the presiden
FactCheck.org→ A Rally Filled with Repeats
Summary President Donald Trump has embarked on a string of political rallies around the country to support Republican candidates and tout his accomplishments as president. These speeches are often sprinkled with a regular roster of false and misleading
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Beloved Actor And Back To The Future Star Michael J. Fox Has NOT Died At The Age Of 57
Did actor Michael J. Fox die at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from complications related to Parkinson's disease? No, that's not true: the death hoax was reported by a fake news website masquerading as Yahoo! News but it is not real. The story or
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Mark Zuckerberg Deleting Facebook’ Video Still Fooling Facebook Users
On April 1, 2018 filmmaker Andrew Oleck published a rather clever satirical video that supposedly shows Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announcing that he will be closing Facebook down for good. The post ‘Mark Zuckerberg Deleting Facebook’ Vide
Hoax-Slayer→ Images of Mermaid Body Found on Beach are Fake
Circulating reports feature images of a mermaid body that was supposedly found washed up on a beach. The post Images of Mermaid Body Found on Beach are Fake appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Boston Pastor NOT Accused Of Coating Hosts With Cocaine, Crystal Meth Before Service
Was a 38-year-old priest named Julian McMillan arrested in Boston for coating the hosts in his church with drugs? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian site that makes up tales about bizarre crimes and sex acts for entertain
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Kentucky Couple NOT Charged After Handing Out Free Sandwiches Containing their Own Feces At Trump Rally
Were Joseph P. Galvan, 35 and Teresa Vance, 31, arrested at a Trump rally for literally handing out shit sandwiches? No, that's not true: a fake story making that claim was being spread by a website connected to a network of fake news sites th
Hoax-Slayer→ Baby Dakota Miller Nail Gun Prayer Request Message
This message, which is circulating rapidly via social media, asks you to help get a prayer chain going for an 8-month-old baby named Dakota Miller who is supposedly in a critical condition after shooting himself with a nailgun. The post Baby Dakota M
Snopes→ Was a Carving of a Modern Bicycle Found Inside an Ancient Temple?
A 2,000-year-old carving of a figure riding a modern bicycle was supposedly found inside an ancient temple in India.
FactCheck.org→ Noncitizens Get Narrow Access to Polls in San Francisco
Q: Has San Francisco given noncitizens “the right to vote in elections”? A: Yes, but only in San Francisco school board elections and only for parents, guardians or legal caregivers of children in the city’s schools. FULL QUESTION Ha
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Romaine Lettuce is NOT Covered With a Layer of Plastic
According to various posts that circulate via social media and video sharing websites, romaine lettuce leaves are covered by a thin film of plastic. The posts feature videos showing people peeling off the supposed plastic film from the lettuce leaves.
Hoax-Slayer→ Ham Face Dog Prank Post From 2015 STILL Duping Internet Users
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, a dog saved his family from a fire but was badly burned during the rescue. Supposedly, Facebook is donating $1 for every share to help get the dog's face fixed. The post Ham Face Dog
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Woman Who Hasn’t Had Sex In 120 Days Did NOT Crash Car Just To Feel Choked Again
Did an Alabama woman named Myliana Mendez crash a car on purpose so she could get choked by her seatbelt because she missed the feeling of being choked during sex after not having any for 120 days? No, that's not true, the story was made up b
Snopes→ Did the Obamas Wear Che Guevara Shirts During a Cuban Trip?
A poorly edited image supposedly showing the Obama family wearing Che Guevara shirts in Cuba has been shared tens of thousands of times on social media.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Morgue Worker NOT Arrested (Again) After Giving Birth To A Dead Man’s Baby
Was 28-year-old Jennifer Burrows, a morgue worker, arrested again after giving birth to a dead man's baby? No, just like two years ago the story is not true. It was copied by a fauxtire site from a website that makes up tales about bizarre c
Snopes→ ‘Trump Suffering from a Stroke’ Virus Warning
Pictures of President Trump's suffering a stroke and a supposed virus attached to them are both non-existent entities.
FactCheck.org→ Home Explosion Spawns Clinton Conspiracy Theory
Q: Were the victims of a New Jersey home explosion tied to an investigation into the Clinton Foundation? A: No. A viral conspiracy theory is spreading that claim without any evidence. Investigators told us they “found no evidence of foul play&
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Ateesha Nubbins Introduces Bill Banning Voters Over 60-Fiction!
Rep. Ateesha Nubbins Introduces Bill Banning Voters Over 60-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Ateesha Nubbins, a Democrat from Delaware, introduced legislation that would place an upper age limit on voting rights, banning voters older than 60. The
Truth or Fiction?→ Drivers Can Be Ticketed $250 Under Florida Cell Phone Law-Mostly Fiction!
Drivers Can Be Ticketed $250 Under Florida Cell Phone Law-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Drivers can be ticketed $250 for distracted driving under a Florida cell phone law passed June 28, 2018. The Truth: While the Florida Legislature has been cons
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘You Were Stupid’ Fake Blackmail Scam Email
According to this email, the sender has infected your computer with malware after you visited a porn website. Supposedly, the malware turned on your computer's camera and captured your actions during your visit. The post ‘You Were Stupid’
Snopes→ Did an Outbreak of a Deadly ‘HR3211 Virus’ Occur in Louisville, Kentucky?
Reports of a viral epidemic that supposedly killed 16 people in Louisville originated on a prank news generator web site.
Snopes→ Is Clint Eastwood Leaving Hollywood?
A spurious quote supposedly uttered by actor Clint Eastwood about how he was "leaving Hollywood" was fabricated by a disreputable web site.