Does Photo Show Woman in Iran Cutting Birthday Cake While Wearing Short Dress?
Snopes investigated a years-old picture that challenged some online users' perceptions of the Middle Eastern country.
Did Trump Complain About Flag Being Half-Staff at Inauguration? Here Is What He Said
Trump will be inaugurated on Jan. 20, and U.S. flags on public buildings will fly at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter until Jan. 28.
Yes, Some LA Fire Hydrants Ran Out of Water. That's Not the Whole Story, Though
Los Angeles officials said a "tremendous" demand — four times normal levels — during the Palisades fire caused some hydrants to run dry.
'60 Minutes' Didn't Advise Facebook Users to Post This Notice About Personal Data
A new version of an old and completely untrue rumor circulated among Facebook users in early 2025.
Beware of Fake Visuals Showing LA Wildfires Engulfing Hollywood Sign
A short video and dramatic picture both claimed to show flames engulfing the historic sign as wildfires ripped through Los Angeles in January 2025.
What We Know About 'True' Events That Inspired 'Squid Game' on Netflix
An online rumor claims the show was based on a true story of hostages held in a South Korean bunker in 1986.
Jimmy Carter Once Said This Quote About Strong and Weak Nations?
Carter once allegedly said that weak nations, like weak people, "must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity."
Yes, US Used to Own the Panama Canal. Here's the History
We found no evidence of the canal being under China's control, as claimed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.