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Flowers, balloons and candles are seen placed at the entrance of Dollywood on August 26, 2026, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Did Disney buy Dollywood? Claim is pure fantasy

Laerke Christensen

Aug. 29, 2026 The rumor circulated as the Tennessee theme park's president vowed to keep Parton's legacy alive.

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un surveys the snowy landscape from Mount Paektu, the country's highest peak.

World leaders are paying tribute to Dolly Parton. Is North Korea's Kim Jong Un one of them?

Laerke Christensen

Aug. 27, 2026 A known spoof account paired a real photo of Kim with a misleading caption.

Rumor has it 'necrophilia brothel' was shut down in Missouri. Don't be fooled

Aug. 26, 2026 The rumor originated from a social media network known for satirical content.

A black raven in a car parking near the Old Faithful. Yellowstone National Park.

Did Yellowstone ravens learn to open car doors?

Taija PerryCook

Aug. 25, 2026 Though ravens are notoriously clever birds, this story stemmed from a satire page.

An image of ancient pottery in niches that have been carved into a vertical rock face.

Hikers didn't discover Dead Sea Scrolls-esque artifacts in Tennessee

Aug. 10, 2026 We found no record of the alleged discovery published by reliable news outlets or academic sources.

This image shows two brothers watch oil tankers, general cargo ships, bulk carriers, and fishing boats anchored in the waters off Muscat near the Strait of Hormuz on June 18, 2026 in Muscat, Oman

Did Iran say it'd only reopen Strait of Hormuz if Trump admits he lost 2020 election?

Taija PerryCook

Aug. 7, 2026 Negotiations over control of the Strait of Hormuz continued through summer 2026.

This image shows New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attending a news conference where he announced the first of the city-run grocery stores: La Marqueta in East Harlem on April 14, 2026, in New York City.

Shoppers at Mamdani's NYC-run grocery stores won't need 'special mark' on hand or forehead

Taija PerryCook

Aug. 7, 2026 Posts claimed the city's government-run grocery stores "strongly urge" customers to participate.

An image shows a fresh salad bowl superimposed over a faded look at the exterior of the US Capitol Rotunda.

Did Senate Republicans suffer from diarrhea after eating salads to troll Fauci?

Aug. 1, 2026 Posts claimed the senators were reacting to Dr. Anthony Fauci criticizing Republicans for food r ...

An image shows New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holding bananas while speaking at a lectern inside a grocery store.

Mamdani discount grocery store meme shows unrelated photo, false claim about family

July 31, 2026 People shared a photo of a dark and abandoned grocery store alongside a fabricated rumor about t ...

This image shows U.S. President Donald Trump and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Did Pam Bondi release explicit photos of Trump in retaliation for firing?

Taija PerryCook

July 17, 2026 Social media users continue to fall for a claim that Bondi "accidentally" forgot to redact expli ...

This image shows U.S. President Donald Trump with an image of Belgian chocolates in the background.

Did Trump put 2,000% tariff on Belgian chocolate after US World Cup defeat? Don't bite

Taija PerryCook

July 10, 2026 The claim circulated online following Belgium's victory over the U.S. men's national team in the ...

A photo of a brick restaurant in NYC with the name "KAT'S DELICATESSEN" written in neon lighting across the top. The windows are filled with neon signs and a line of people wait along the sidewalk to enter

Did Katz's Deli ban Mamdani? Don't be fooled

July 8, 2026 Posts sharing the rumor claimed the New York mayor entered the Jewish deli with a group of pro-P ...

A split-screen image shows U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the former TV-host Ellen DeGeneres.

Don't fall for claim Rubio wouldn't reinstate Ellen DeGeneres' US citizenship

Laerke Christensen

June 29, 2026 The former TV host lived in the U.K. at the time of this writing, but we found no evidence she h ...

The New York Knicks, a basketball team, hold up a large golden trophy as they stand on a stage.

Did Knicks decline White House invitation after winning NBA championship?

Anna Rascouët-Paz

June 17, 2026 The Knicks couldn't decline a White House invitation that hadn't been extended when the rumor be ...

This image shows U.S. President Donald Trump speaking with former Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Did Pam Bondi release explicit photos of Trump after he fired her? Don't be fooled

Taija PerryCook

June 12, 2026 A claim that the former attorney general released images of Trump on Epstein's island as revenge ...

Trump leans forward in his seat while speaking to Kristen Welker. They appear to be sitting in a barn of sorts and a large piece of John Deere farm machinery is visible behind them.

Did NBC suspend 'Meet the Press' host Kristen Welker after Trump walked out of interview?

June 10, 2026 The rumor originated on a Facebook page that labels its content as satirical.

Photo of arches with American flags, a crane, and some boxes sitting on the White House lawn, showing preparations for a UFC octagon cage.

Don't be fooled by fake post in which Trump challenges Pope Leo XIV to cage fight

May 29, 2026 At the time the fictional screenshot was posted, a crew was building a UFC fighting cage on the ...

Did Aaron Rodgers see shadowy 'hat man' when high on ayahuasca in Peru?

May 25, 2026 The story alleges he said he saw a mysterious "hat man" holding a dead rabbit after taking the p ...

An image shows an alleged mug shot photo of a blonde white woman with a caption reading saying a woman posed as a Costco sample employee and handed out her own meatballs to unsuspecting shoppers.

Did police arrest woman for posing as Costco employee, handing out meatball samples?

May 15, 2026 According to the story, police took Sienna Halverson, 31, into custody in Glendale, Arizona.

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a white woman wearing a blue zip-up shirt, holds a discussion at the National Press Building on January 12, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

Did Elizabeth Warren sell Spirit Airlines stock before budget carrier went out of business? Here's the truth

Laerke Christensen

May 4, 2026 Warren previously opposed a proposed merger between Spirit Airlines and JetBlue in 2024.

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