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A rumor said that the CMAs were replacing Garth Brooks with Jason Aldean as MC.

Did Singer Jason Aldean Replace Garth Brooks as CMA Emcee?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 19, 2023 The rumor was being shared around the same time that Aldean's latest music video, "Try That In A ...
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Is This a Real Photograph of Zelenskyy’s Home?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 19, 2023 The United States announced new aid packages for Ukraine in July 2023.
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A misleading rumor implied that boxer Antwun Echols died because of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Boxer Antwun Echols' Cause of Death Was Complications from Diabetes, Not a COVID-19 Vaccine

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 19, 2023 Echols' daughter, Antwunette, told Snopes that she had no recollection of her father ever even r ...
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Is a Physical Book Detailing Contents of Hunter Biden's Laptop Being Sold For $50?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jul 19, 2023 If that price is too low for you, you could grab a copy or two on eBay for nearly $700.
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Did Toronto Blue Jays Star Joe Carter Wear a Misspelled "Torotno" Jersey?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 19, 2023 The 1994 game was a defeat for the Blue Jays in more ways than one.
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A rumor claimed that the original Zordon actor from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers named David J Fielding only made $150.

'Power Rangers' Actor Says He Only Made $150 to Portray the Face of Zordon in Hundreds of Episodes

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 18, 2023 There appeared to be nothing "mighty" about this agreement.
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A headline claimed that new drone footage of Bigfoot was the best evidence yet of its existence.

Does Drone Footage Show Bigfoot Roaming a Snowy Forest?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 18, 2023 One headline promoting the video read, "New drone footage of 'Bigfoot' described as the best evi ...
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A brown building with the words "Hobby Lobby" in orange is pictured. In the background is a light blue sky with white clouds.

Is the Reason Hobby Lobby Doesn't Use Bar Codes Because They're the 'Mark of the Beast'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 18, 2023 Hobby Lobby’s website states, “We have considered scanning at our registers, but do not feel it ...
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What Weighs More: a Pound of Muscle or Fat?

Written by:
Sarah Baum
Jul 18, 2023 (Updated: Jul 19, 2023) It's time for a quick math lesson.
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Is This a Real Video of a Traffic Jam of People Fleeing Crimea in July 2023?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jul 18, 2023 According to social media users, tourists were leaving Crimea in the aftermath of an attack on a ...
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Did Burger King Thailand Sell Cheeseburger Consisting of 20 Cheese Slices on a Bun?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 18, 2023 The burger also reportedly had no patty or sauce.
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A woman named Callie Driskill died in an ATV accident, not from a COVID-19 vaccine.

Wisconsin Mother Callie Driskill Died from ATV Accident, Not a COVID Vaccine

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 17, 2023 Driskill's husband, Neil, told us that his wife "did not die of a COVID vaccine," but rather fro ...
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Is This a Real Pic of Tom Hanks with Gayle King and Oprah as Part of a 'Black Eye Club'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 17, 2023 Conspiracy theorists including QAnon have connected celebrities with black eyes to the Illuminat ...
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Is This a Real Video of a Dad Running Away from His Family in an Avalanche?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jul 17, 2023 The man in the viral video supposedly panicked and ran away from an avalanche, leaving his famil ...
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A rumor said that a Houston woman named Roberta Tays Wright found a way to bake bread in her mailbox.

Did a Houston Woman Bake Bread in Her Mailbox?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jul 17, 2023 (Updated: Jul 18, 2023) A rumor that seemed a bit too good to be true turned out to have a little more to it than your e ...
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A white man in a brown suit smiles while sitting in a chair. A crowd of people sit behind him.

No, Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Didn't Die from Blood Cancer in June 2023

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 17, 2023 We found posts on Swaggart's social media accounts posted after the claimed date of his death.
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Was Barbie Originally from Wisconsin?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 16, 2023 She’s been to Malibu and space but her roots are in small-town America.
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Did a Woman Married to the Eiffel Tower Divorce the Monument for a Fence?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jul 15, 2023 The concept of people "marrying" inanimate objects often creates a stir on social media.
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Did a Young Girl Hit Mike Pence in the Head with a Water Balloon?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jul 14, 2023 "All those who march, including me," the victim said, "do so at their peril and are fair game."
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A tweet is labeled False that says, "I work at AMC and just got fired for refusing to add this liquid to a customer’s soda. We were instructed specifically to serve this to Sound of Freedom audiences. I am a microbiology student and took it to the lab to examine and found what looks like nanobots inside." Attached to the tweet are two photos. The one on the left has yellow liquid inside of a small container, while the one on the right shows cells.

Are AMC Theaters Serving Nanobots to ‘Sound of Freedom’ Audiences?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 14, 2023 The claim spread as AMC's CEO "slammed" conspiracy theories about screening disruptions during t ...
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