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Does Pic Show Woman Cutting Birthday Cake in Iran in 1973?

A popular tweet from June 2022 captioned the picture with, "Woman cutting her birthday cake...

Amazon Sues Admins of 10K Facebook Groups over Fake Reviews

Amazon has filed a lawsuit against administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups it accuses...

Snopestionary: What Is Sponsored Content?

Also called "native advertising," it can be as innocent as a restaurant ad on your...

Did Negro the Colombian Dog Pay for Cookies with Leaves?

This is the true story of a very good boy.

Did Mike Tyson Post About Social Media Making People ‘Too Comfortable’?

While researching how — and where — this quote meme about former heavyweight champ Mike...

Did Oprah Say, ‘When People Treat You Like They Don’t Care, Believe Them’?

We looked back several years on social media to find the origins of a quote...

LGBTQ Harassment, Slurs Abound on Social Media, Report Says

Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against...

‘Costco’ Power Generator Scam Hits Facebook Marketplace

Here's everything we know so far about this scam that advertised Honda and Ryobi portable...

Was ‘Official Trump Rally Photo’ Photoshopped To Make Crowd Seem Bigger?

The image supposedly exposed a photoshop fail on behalf of the former president's campaign. But...

Is the Video of ‘Marines Perform Boarding Exercises with Jetpacks’ Real?

A video of a man using a jetpack out at sea near a military ship...

Is the Facebook Post About Alan Turing’s Life and the Apple Logo Truthful?

A viral Facebook post purported to provide information about the life of Turing, including details...

Is the ‘What I Would Do’ Trump Quote About Ukraine Real?

A meme displayed a genuine quote from former U.S. President Donald Trump that showed some...