Real Dracula Didn't Live in This 'Abandoned' Transylvanian Castle
Bran Castle has been a tourist destination for Dracula fans since the 1960s.
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McDonald's Supposedly Once Created Bubble Gum Flavored Broccoli. Here's What We Know
"That is the most Willy Wonka thing I have ever heard," said one user replying to a version of the claim on social media.
Rumor Has It Christmas Trees Will Last Longer if Given Hot Water. Experts Aren't Sure
The alleged lifehack for the holidays has been around for years — but experts disagree over whether it's necessary.
What We Know About Claim Rosa Parks' Husband Owned a Car
Many commenters appeared to believe the claim discredited Parks, whose 1955 arrest on a bus was a milestone in the American Civil Rights Movement.
No, a 2-Headed Giant Skeleton Wasn't Discovered in Amazon Rainforest
The internet trope of giant skeletons being discovered around the world is a common theme in digitally edited online images.
Kids Once Asked Santa for Atomic Bombs as Christmas Presents, Per 1945 Newspaper
The article also reported another common request at the time: "Please bring my daddy home from the war."
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From enshittocene to virome, science and technology's words of 2024
Here are 10 words that entered our vocabulary this year, capturing discoveries at the cutting edge of science, elusive emotions and the various ways technology is changing our livesIan Taylor (New Scientist)
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Picture of Boy Holding 'Ugly' Drawing of Himself Is Fake
Online users, mostly on Facebook, appeared to believe the picture of a boy holding a self-portrait was authentic.
Yes, Trump Said It Will Be 'Very Hard' To Bring Down Cost of Groceries
The comment came from the president-elect’s TIME Magazine Person of the Year interview.
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'Mystery Drones' Flying Over New Jersey? Here's What We Know
"New Jersey 'drone'," said a Reddit user on a forum about alien sightings.
The Facts Behind Accusations That United Healthcare Uses Error-Prone AI to Deny Claims
The rumor, which stemmed from a 2023 lawsuit, circulated following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Yes, Ovia's Reproductive Health Apps Require Users to Input Their Country and State
Social media users warned each other about the app's location requirements.
Elon Musk Did Say the Word 'Homeless' Is a Lie
The tech entrepreneur has a history of suspicion towards organizations helping homeless people.
Biden Admin Renewed Iran Sanctions Waiver — But Claims of $10B 'Grant' Are Misleading
The Nov. 7, 2024, renewal of a sanctions waiver was the 23rd since 2018.
Pet Owners Claim Smart Plugs' High-Pitched Noises Impact Animals. Here's What We Know
The WiFi outlet adapters can emit sounds that even humans may find annoying.
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Misleading Meme Compares Ford Pinto and Tesla Fire Fatality Statistics
Snopes looked at the data after the politically progressive Facebook page The Other 98% compared the safety of the vehicles.