Ronald McDonald was named after serial killer from 1890s?
According to a social media rumor, the McDonald's mascot was named after a man who killed 12 children at county fairs across the U.S. Midwest.
10 rumors we've investigated about the National Guard
For years, Snopes has fact-checked claims involving the Guard — including rumors surrounding Trump's threats to deploy troops in several cities.
FBI visited 12-year-old who achieved nuclear fusion at home?
Jackson Oswalt became the youngest person ever to achieve nuclear fusion in 2018. The FBI then swept his home for radiation.
Trump claimed Chicago is 'most dangerous city' in the world. The data suggests otherwise
According to one report, the only U.S. city in the world's 10 "most dangerous" cities was Memphis, Tennessee.
No, Switzerland didn't ban mammograms over radiation risks, false positives
Mammograms are recommended and effective in screening for breast cancer.
Does Trump wear LVAD medical device? It's unlikely
A theory shared by social media users claimed he was wearing a ventricular assist device.
DOJ staffer told undercover date the department would 'redact every Republican' from Epstein files
The U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement the comments in O'Keefe Media Group's video had "absolutely zero bearing with reality."
Unraveling HIV toilet paper rumor claiming criminals use needles to contaminate public restrooms
Users shared the rumor in September 2025 with the words, "Public Restroom Alert: Toilet Paper Contamination Sparks Health Concerns Across U.S."
US surgeons performed 1st robotic heart transplant without opening chest?
While the claim was based on a real event, it was not the first surgery of its kind.
Did Trump end 7 wars, as he claimed? Here are the facts
The U.S. president has made this claim, about six or seven conflicts, numerous times in 2025.
Did Taylor Swift offer 'exclusive anthem,' sponsorships to NFL teams pledging LGBTQ+ support?
NFL quarterbacks, including the Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, allegedly rejected Swift's offers with fiery responses.
Doctored image of Trump spreads online amid health concerns
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office and others shared the altered image on social media, with some people speculating about the president's health.
Texas sheriff endorsed Gavin Newsom and Jasmine Crockett for president, VP?
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha previously appeared in the news to address rescue efforts following the deadly July 2025 flash floods.
7 candidates from far-right AfD party died in weeks leading up to local German elections
All passed of natural causes, according to German-language news reports.
Don't believe claim that Stacey Abrams was indicted on voter fraud charge in Georgia
"The 'voter rights' queen voted 3 times using 3 names," a popular Facebook post sharing the rumor about Abrams read.
Carrie Underwood struggling to run her farm because migrant workers are scared to come to work?
The rumor circulated in part to mock the country singer's perceived support of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Drowning of 'trans-dolphin' woman in Table Rock Lake doesn't hold water
The Branson Area Breaking News Facebook page reported the woman "drowned while attempting to live out her aquatic fantasy."
Trump didn't order military flyover to 'silence' Epstein survivors
Fighter jets briefly interrupted a news conference on the Capitol lawn featuring survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse.
British lawmaker nominated Biden for Nobel Peace Prize (but not in 2025)
The old nomination recirculated weeks before U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to the U.K. in late summer 2025.
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