New Swimming Lizard Was Not Discovered in Lake Superior. Here Where It Really Lives
A video showed a marine iguana endemic only to the Galápagos Islands.
Meme Incorrectly Claims Obamas Own Mega-Mansions, Jets, Helicopters and Yachts
Social media posts harping on the former first couple's wealth greeted Michelle Obama's speech about income inequality in August 2024.
No, Marjorie Taylor Greene Didn't Say Biden Scheduled Hanukkah on Christmas
The post originated from the account of an X user whose bio mentions satire.
No, Lauren Boebert Didn't Say Egypt Owns Panama Canal. Here's Where the Rumor Started
According to a false rumor, the Colorado Republican congresswoman made the statement while citing "political instability in the Middle East."
Elon Musk Urged People to Stop Donating to Wikipedia. Here's Why
Calling the free online collaborative encyclopedia "Wokepedia," Musk said it should "restore balance" to its "editing authority."
Monopoly Board Game's 'Anti-Capitalist' Origins
The inventor of the board game that would become Monopoly, Elizabeth Magie, called her creation “The Landlord’s Game.”
Videos of McDonald's Workers 'Blessed' with $1,000 by 'Millionaire' Are Likely Scripted
The claim stemmed from a video series produced by influencers "Chris and Jasmin."
Debunking the Claim Keanu Reeves Said 'Pain Changes Shape, But It Never Disappears'
The "John Wick" actor is widely considered one of the nicest guys in Hollywood.
No Proof Morgues Prefer Hiring Women Due to Acts of Necrophilia by Men
Despite the prevalence of the claim, one user on social media said, "Don't worry it's also completely untrue, just a myth that gets passed around."