Did skull in French church really belong to Mary Magdalene? Here's what we know
The Vatican has accepted the skull's identification for centuries — but scientists aren't convinced.
Trump's Scottish golf course didn't increase security due to men defecating in holes
The rumor originated with a stand-up comedian's joke that tapped into Trump's well-documented unpopularity in Scotland.
Yes, Trump called Qatar 'funders of terrorism' in 2017
In May 2025, the nation of Qatar gave the Department of Defense a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet to be remodeled into a new Air Force One.
Did Green Bay Packers reject ad for Musk's Tesla electric vehicles at Lambeau Field?
Online users shared a story claiming the famed NFL franchise had very specific reasons in mind for rejecting the Tesla CEO's advertisement.
Fake video shows Usha Vance saying 'I regret marrying JD Vance'
The clip allegedly showing the U.S. second lady speaking about her marriage received more than a million views in May 2025.
Breaking down rumor Pope Leo XIV once said 'gender ideology' creates 'genders that don't exist'
The American-born pontiff allegedly said this in 2016 in response to a proposed education curriculum promoting gender equality in Peru.
Trump admin confirms Qatar offered a Boeing 747 for use as Air Force One
The New York Times reported that Trump toured the plane in February 2025.
Pam Bondi used to lobby for Qatar — but no proof she personally made $115K per month
Bondi confirmed she lobbied for Qatar while at Ballard Partners but said the $115,000 figure represented the firm's contract, not her own earnings.
13 claims about AOC we've scrutinized
Political opponents of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive Democrat from New York, spread many rumors about her since she was first elected.
Unpacking claims that 'Sesame Street' characters parodying Trump caused him to target PBS' federal funding
In the past, four "Sesame Street" characters parodied U.S. President Donald Trump, including Oscar-winning actor Joe Pesci and three Muppets.
Beware of old video claiming former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns said, 'We don't trust Pakistan'
Burns did speak on relations between the U.S., Pakistan and India during an event in 2016.
Video does not show Macron hiding bag of cocaine from photographers
The French president was traveling by train with the leaders of Germany and the U.K. to Kyiv, Ukraine, in May 2025.
Former Air Force Gen. James Slife wasn't sentenced to hang to death for treason
Online users, primarily posting on Facebook, copied and pasted a made-up rumor about the former vice chief of staff of the Air Force.
Pope Leo XIV didn't once urge people to 'be woke'
"To be called 'woke' in a world that sleeps through suffering is no insult - it is Gospel," a meme featuring the quote read.
No, Japan did not stop vaccinating children under 24 months old in 1994
Not only did Japan not end early childhood vaccinations, it implemented strong incentives for families who follow the immunization schedule.
Pam Bondi didn't say teachers talking to 6-year-olds about sexuality are predators
The widely shared rumor about the U.S. attorney general originated from a Facebook page describing its output as "satirical."
No proof Jelly Roll announced he would invest $20M to create dog sanctuary and rescue
The rapper and singer confirmed in 2024 that he owned a dog, but he hasn't publicly confirmed claims he is creating a dog sanctuary.
Fake photo purports to show the 'real size' of a bear-like animal
An aged image shows a mysterious two-legged creature towering above a human.