Were 600 Million-Year-Old Fossils of Tiny Humanoids Found in Antarctica?
Nicknamed the "Hobbit," Homo floresiensis is considered to be the smallest known human species.
Taylor Swift Photographed Eating Ice Cream as Children Cry?
A social media post claimed she flew to Africa on her private jet "just to take this photo."
'Pokémon GO' Using Some Player Data to Build AI Navigation System?
One snarky comment on social media read, "Whaaaaat? The free app was collecting and monetizing your data??? No! Not in 2024!!!"
Black Plastic Cooking Utensils Might Expose People to Toxic Chemicals from E-Waste?
A peer-reviewed study found evidence that common household objects made of black plastic contained flame retardant chemicals.
Tom Hanks Withdrawing Oscar Nominations and Leaving US?
One social media user joked that the actor "shoulda stayed on that island with Wilson."
Photo Shows Helix Nebula Captured by NASA's Hubble Telescope?
Some social media users suggested the image may have been generated using artificial intelligence software.
UK Prime Minister Threatened To Arrest Those Calling for New Election?
X owner Elon Musk amplified a post about the petition, writing "The people of Britain have had enough of a tyrannical police state."
Little Girl Who Received Heart Transplant Solved Murder of Her Donor?
The claim has circulated online for years based on a scientific theory called cellular memory.
Butterball Turkeys Were Sexually Abused by Workers?
Disturbing allegations about the conditions inside a Butterball turkey facility from 2006 resurfaced on social media in 2024.
Black Friday: How Did the Day After Thanksgiving Get Its Name?
Popular explanations reference the color of ink used to record store profits, slave auctions and a general feeling of doom among employees.
Exploring the Long History of Plymouth Rock
America's most famous rock has been moved a few different times, as it turns out.
4 Misconceptions About 'the First Thanksgiving'
The fairytale-like story of Pilgrims and Native Americans supposedly breaking bread together is a misleading version of real-life events.
Old Photo Shows Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Sitting Together
"We need to get these boys back together again," one X user said of the photo.
Richard Gere Is 'Following Ellen' and Leaving US?
The actor said on Nov. 20, 2024, that his family would be moving to Spain.
Disney World Released $10 Million Park-Entry Ticket?
According to satire website Mouse Trap News, this fake and fancy ticket will also get you access to all Club 33 locations.
Elon Musk Threatened Hollywood With 'Receipts' of Involvement with Diddy?
Online clips included no evidence to support the assertion that the tech billionaire had threatened celebrities.
No, Mexican President Didn't Stop Migrant Caravans After Trump Threatened Tariffs
The claim followed a letter published by the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum.