Real photo shows aftermath of 1945 Empire State Building plane crash?
The incident occurred on July 28, 1945, and ultimately killed 14 people.
Diving into claims Norway installed underwater turbines for energy production
While a popular meme was false, underwater tidal turbines do exist ... in Scotland.
How Obama dropped more than 26K bombs on 7 countries without congressional approval in 2016
Obama did not obtain an act from Congress to conduct his military operations; however, his actions were not illegal.
Bubba Wallace said NASCAR should eliminate white flag?
Wallace, the only Black driver in NASCAR's top circuit, called for NASCAR to ban Confederate flags from racetracks in 2020.
Claim Peyton Manning helped girl named Nia attend math camp doesn't add up
According to a story that appeared in popular Facebook posts, the girl went on to win a national math award.
10 Fourth of July Rumors we've addressed
As a major American holiday, the Fourth of July regularly attracts internet rumors.
Photo shows real German weather map covered in lava?
This was not the first time weather maps on German news program "Tagesthemen" were edited by social media users as evidence of "climate propaganda."
Did 2 children die from carcinogens in Takis? Debunking the rumor
Social media videos being shared in late June 2025 claimed that health authorities linked the popular spicy snacks to child deaths.
The just-passed 'Big Beautiful Bill' will increase national debt by trillions of dollars, according to CBO
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is required by law to provide economic analyses on major legislation.
Did Paul McCartney refuse to celebrate Pride month?
According to the rumor, McCartney said in 2025, "I don't celebrate it. I won't. WOKE doesn't deserve remembrance — it deserves reflection."