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12-year-old boy achieved nuclear fusion from his bedroom in 2018. The FBI visited afterwards
Written by:
Emery Winter
Nov. 3, 2025
The agency swept Jackson Oswalt's home for radiation in 2018 after he became the youngest person ...
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False robot alien spider story is invading social media
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Emery Winter
Nov. 2, 2025
A social media page that frequently posts fabricated stories about alien life shared another out ...
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Is a new ocean forming in Africa?
Written by:
Emery Winter
Oct. 30, 2025
The African continent is gradually splitting apart. Although a new ocean is expected to form as ...
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New study showed mRNA COVID-19 vaccines help extend cancer survival?
Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
Oct. 29, 2025
The study, published in the journal Nature, showed the jabs provided an immunity boost that help ...
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Video from above clouds shaped like a 'wormhole' isn't real footage of Hurricane Melissa
Written by:
Emery Winter
Oct. 28, 2025
Hurricane Melissa became the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in Jamaica when it hit th ...
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15 amazing claims about nature we've investigated
Written by:
Joey Esposito
Oct. 25, 2025
Snopes has looked into variety of strange nature facts, from turtles who breathe through their b ...
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Don't go ape for images of masked chimps said to be raiding Congo markets
Written by:
Emery Winter
Oct. 23, 2025
The fake images were nothing but monkey business.
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Sea otter harasses California surfers, stealing their surfboards?
Written by:
Rae Deng
Oct. 22, 2025
The outlaw otter was last spotted in May 2024. Reports in October 2025 suggest there may be copy ...
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Image of goose and bald eagle in same nest is for the birds
Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct. 21, 2025
Bald eagles are known for many things, but sharing their nests with other species is not one of ...
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What we know about the EU's attempt to scan private messages
Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
Oct. 21, 2025
The legislation by the European Union aims to scan content for child sexual abuse material. Detr ...
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Japanese researchers developed drug that could help people grow new teeth?
Written by:
William Kramer
Oct. 19, 2025
Posts sharing the rumor claimed this drug could replace the need for implants and dentures altog ...
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'WhatsApp Gold' scam alert: Watch out for this longstanding hoax
Written by:
Megan Loe
Oct. 16, 2025
Think twice before clicking links about an alleged premium version of WhatsApp called "WhatsApp ...
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Did humpback whale really protect marine biologist from shark?
Written by:
William Kramer
Oct. 14, 2025
Alleged footage of the encounter showed the whale pushing the bewildered marine biologist to safety.
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Real palm-sized anglerfish shown in this photo?
Written by:
Emery Winter
Oct. 13, 2025
While some species of anglerfish can grow up to a few feet in length, most are much smaller. The ...
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Outdoor decorative spider webs can be threat to wildlife?
Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct. 10, 2025
Small critters, including birds, bats and toads, can get hopelessly tangled in the artificial we ...
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Real story about chimpanzees domesticating penguins?
Written by:
Emery Winter
Oct. 9, 2025
The page that posted the tale to Facebook, StoryTime, is a repeat offender of posting fictitious ...
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Does unplugging appliances when not in use prevent unnecessary electricity usage?
Written by:
William Kramer
Oct. 6, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy says the practice could save people from "energy vampires."
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Do photos show 'scrappy stray' Chihuahua that joined wolf pack in Minnesota?
Written by:
Laerke Christensen
Oct. 5, 2025
We found the rumor was all bark, no bite.
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Scientists taught spinach plants to send emails? Not exactly
Written by:
William Kramer
Oct. 4, 2025
Don't worry — the leafy greens won't be spamming inboxes any time soon.
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Has Norway created artificial ice pods for Arctic seals to replace their vanishing habitat?
Written by:
Rae Deng
Sept. 29, 2025
This claim did not receive a seal of approval.
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