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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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Yes, State Department eliminated references to trans people on its websites


The change came amid a larger purge of content on government websites relating to trans people.


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Breaking Down How Much Time Biden Spent on Vacation While President – It's Not 40%


The rumor that Biden spent nearly half of his presidency on vacation came from an exaggerated and incorrect Republican National Committee analysis.


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Unpacking claim famed rocket scientist 'predicted' in 1953 that Elon Musk would be leader of Mars


The rumor stems from the writings of rocket science pioneer Wernher von Braun.


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Can 1 adult oyster filter more than 50 gallons of water in 24 hours?


Oysters sustain themselves by sucking microscopic plankton out of the waters they inhabit, a reality that also turns them into natural water filters.


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Elon Musk did not say Italians should stay in Italy


The tech billionaire did call on Italians to have more children.


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Most Canadian provinces announced they would pull US-produced alcohol before tariffs were paused


Only three of Canada's 10 provinces and three territories didn't announce plans to pull American liquor from shelves.


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Canada didn't propose 100% tariff on Teslas, but a candidate for prime minister did


The proposal came from Chrystia Freeland, a former deputy prime minister running to lead Canada.


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Don't fall for this rumored NYPD quote about people urinating on Trump Tower


The statement originated with a social media account that posts satirical content.


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Google's autocomplete content policies say it doesn't allow predictions possibly indicating "a position for or against any political figure or party."


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No, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt didn't say 'Jesus didn't have electricity'


Internet users expressed confusion over whether the quote was authentic.


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The Untold Truth About 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Saving a Man from Death Row


For years, online users distorted the facts about the role the former HBO TV series played in saving a man from a death-row sentence.


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Bezos Has Said He Tells Amazon Employees To 'Wake Up Terrified Every Morning.' Here's Why


A comment originating in a 1999 letter to shareholders has taken on new meaning for readers in light of reporting about Amazon's working conditions.


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'90s Ad Estimating Today's Prices for Vacations, Cars Is Real


"They say in thirty years a burger & fries could cost $16,” the advertisement read.


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Spaghetti Didn't Originate in Italy?


Social media posts claimed Arab traders introduced dried pasta to Italy in the 8th century.


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What We Learned About the 70K-Person Telegram Channel on How to Rape Women


Journalists in Germany infiltrated several Telegram channels dedicated to sedating and sexually assaulting victims.


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Photo of Avril Lavigne, Steven Anthony Lawrence Wasn't Found on Osama bin Laden's Hard Drive


The image was a digital composition — that is, a combination of multiple photographs.


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Icelandic Display Shows Last McDonald's Cheeseburger Sold There?


The financial crisis of 2009 reportedly made the franchise too expensive to operate.


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Yes, Trump and Serena Williams Once Played Tennis Together


Videos showing the volley were real. That really happened.


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Workers Who Built Egypt's Giza Pyramids Received Beer Rations — But Amount Is Uncertain


A claim that they received 4 to 5 liters of beer a day has appeared in social media posts, popular articles and books for years.


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Fake Video Shows Trump Announcing Executive Order to Allow Slurs


As evidenced in numerous replies, some X users believed the video truly showed U.S. President Donald Trump speaking about the slurs.


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