Not all creepy stories are made up. These 14 have some truth
Halloween season is ripe with stories about gore, haunted houses, frightening creatures, paranormal activity and so on.
Did a CEO drink Agent Orange on live TV in 1975 to prove it was safe and live until 2007?
Lars Foss reportedly drank Hormoslyr, a chemical herbicide that contained the same active ingredients and performed the same function as Agent Orange.
Don't be fooled by fake Taylor Swift pregnancy announcement rumors
One Facebook user posted the claim and then clarified that their cat, named Taylor Swift, was pregnant.
Is Hamas publicly executing Israel 'collaborators'? Here's what we know
Days after the October 2025 Israel-Hamas ceasefire, graphic videos appeared to show the execution of a group of blindfolded people in a public square.
Rumors we've fact-checked about 2026 Super Bowl, Bad Bunny's halftime show
From claims about ICE officials attending the event to Turning Point USA's "alternative" halftime show, Snopes has the facts.
Josie Duggar from reality show 'Counting On' didn't die of cancer
Duggar sibling Jinger Vuolo posted images of her sister, alive and well, in the same month social media users spread this death hoax.
Waffle House waitress was arrested after 'hash brown dispute'?
This story is circulating with an image supposedly showing the waitress's mugshot and donation links to purportedly help cover her bail.
Rumor claims Trump used Biden's 'exact deal' to end war in Gaza. That's not true
On Oct. 13, Hamas released all remaining hostages per the first phase of Trump's proposal. Biden's plan involved a slower timeline for their release.
Did freed Israeli prisoner Alexander Turbanov release statement praising his captors?
The alleged quote appeared on social media days after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Oct. 10, 2025.
Why we carve pumpkins to celebrate Halloween
The answer to why people carve jack-o'-lanterns in October may lie in old Irish folklore.
Campbell's 'customer service' response to homophobic post is just decade-old satire
The image first spread online following a 2015 Campbell's advertising campaign that depicted a family with two fathers feeding their son.
Looney Tunes' was once called 'Looney Toons'?
While some may swear it's an example of the Mandela Effect, the reality is that the Looney Tunes was conjured as a reference to another musical title.
Don't fall for RFK Jr. quote about babies absorbing 'Tylenol residue from the esophagus'
The fake statement played on various claims about autism, Tylenol, vaccines and radiation that Kennedy has made in the past.
Marco Rubio confirmed Rosie O'Donnell's passport revoked?
According to the story, the U.S. secretary of state said of the comedian, "She wanted to be an Irish citizen. Now she can stay there."
Investigating claim American flag with swastika appeared in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor's office
A photo appeared to show an altered U.S. flag with a swastika behind a staffer in Taylor's office, prompting public outcry and an investigation.
Unpacking claim Trump planned 'show of force' by firing missiles into California during protests
Rumors that a major California freeway would be shut down for a missile demonstration were refuted in a statement from the Marine Corps.
'WhatsApp Gold' scam alert: Watch out for this longstanding hoax
Think twice before clicking links about an alleged premium version of WhatsApp called "WhatsApp Gold."
Wyoming man got DUI while riding bear?
Casper Planet, a satirical Facebook page, first posted the story online alongside an AI-generated image originally shared by another Facebook page.
Inspecting claims Pam Bondi is creating gun owner registry
Organizations supporting Second Amendment gun-ownership rights bristled at a court order to submit member lists to government bodies.
Sinaloa Cartel reportedly used banner to threaten Americans in Mexico: What we know
Authorities in Mexico "categorically denied" the authenticity of the threats.