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About: When misinformation obscures the truth and readers don’t know what to trust, Snopes’ fact-checking and original, investigative reporting lights the way to evidence-based and contextualized analysis. We always link to and document our sources so readers are empowered to do independent research and make up their own minds.

Snopes got its start in 1994, investigating urban legends, hoaxes, and folklore. Founder David Mikkelson, later joined by his wife, was publishing online before most people were connected to the internet. As demand for reliable fact checks grew, so did Snopes. Now it’s the oldest and largest fact-checking site online, widely regarded by journalists, folklorists, and readers as an invaluable research companion.

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About: When misinformation obscures the truth and readers don’t know what to trust, Snopes’ fact-checking and original, investigative reporting lights the way to evidence-based and contextualized analysis. We always link to and document our sources so readers are empowered to do independent research and make up their own minds.

Snopes got its start in 1994, investigating urban legends, hoaxes, and folklore. Founder David Mikkelson, later joined by his wife, was publishing online before most people were connected to the internet. As demand for reliable fact checks grew, so did Snopes. Now it’s the oldest and largest fact-checking site online, widely regarded by journalists, folklorists, and readers as an invaluable research companion.

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8 famous last words and deathbed conversions we've investigated


We’ve investigated dying words and actions attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, Charles Darwin, Abraham Lincoln and a NASA rover on Mars.


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Peyton Manning left black-tie charity gala in tuxedo to comfort crying kid in hallway?


The story claimed Manning said of Dylan, the child, "I thought I was the guest of honor. But I think we just found the real star of the night."


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Videos alleging Pope Francis' loyal dog wouldn't leave his side, even in death, are AI-generated


Popular videos showcasing an emotional tale of the late pope's canine companion are heartwarming but entirely fake.


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MMR vaccine doesn't contain 'a lot of aborted fetus debris,' contrary to RFK's assertion


The claim stems from a misunderstanding of how the MMR vaccine is produced.


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Why do you qualify that with "a lot of"? Does the #MMR_vaccine contain *any* "aborted fetus debris" at all? 🤔
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No, Karoline Leavitt did not debate Rachel Maddow on the latter's MSNBC show


One YouTube video spreading the claim noted in its description that "no actual debate" between the two had occurred.


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Most of these 10 Time magazine covers aren't real


Fabricated Time magazine covers often feature prominent figures, including heads of state.


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Yes, Oklahoma's new academic standards say to teach students 2020 election fraud myths as fact


Election fraud conspiracies promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump are now officially part of the state's learning targets for high schoolers.


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HHS hired researcher without medical license under RFK Jr., but role in autism study unclear


The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' website said David Geier was hired as a "senior data analyst."


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Wells Fargo execs got reduced fines for fraud, but no evidence it was due to bank's donation to Trump's inauguration


Fines for former banking executives involved in a fraud scandal plummeted from a combined $8.5 million to a combined $150,000.


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13 rumors we've investigated about AOC


Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive Democrat from New York, has been the target of numerous rumors since she was first elected.


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Neither Rosa Parks nor her husband owned a car during the bus boycotts, according to historians


Many commenters pointed out that Parks was a trained activist — but few posts correctly noted that Parks said she didn't plan her bus seat protest.


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USDA withdrew proposed new salmonella regulations in poultry, but that doesn't mean the bacteria will be unregulated


A USDA spokesperson said its most recent performance standards, set in 2016, regarding salmonella prevalence in food continue to be enforced.


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Nothing this administration has done would ever make me believe that. 🤔
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Video shows Russian drone striking Ukraine, not Indian drone intercepted by Pakistan


The footage first appeared on a Russian broadcasting channel on Telegram.


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US Embassy demanded Stockholm officials comply with Trump's anti-DEI policies. They refused


The U.S. Embassy in Sweden's capital requested the city's compliance with Trump's "anti-discrimination law."


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No proof Pope Leo XIV played jazz trombone under the name 'Bobby Prev'


The newly elected pope said in a 2024 interview that he played tennis in his free time but did not mention the trombone.


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Yes, Trump called the toy company Mattel a country


The U.S. president was speaking at the White House, during a news conference announcing a trade deal with the U.K.


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Yes, the Lopez v. Apple lawsuit over Siri allegedly snooping on users is real. Here's how to cash in


Apple device users with Siri installed must submit a claim by July 2, 2025, in order to be eligible to receive a small cash sum.


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Unpacking claim Time magazine cover shows Mark Carney giving Trump the middle finger


The image of the Canadian prime minister supposedly flipping off the U.S. president spread widely after Carney's election victory in late April 2025.


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US Border Patrol didn't uncover FEMA relief packages left by Biden administration to feed migrants


The made-up story claimed Biden's administration rerouted the packages away from Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.


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Investigating WWII-era photo of woman posing with skull of 'Japanese soldier'


The original caption alleged the photo depicted the woman writing a thank-you note for the skull. Snopes contacted her children to learn more.


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