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• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Rebuttal: LAX Shooting Dummy in a Wheelchair

  Several videos online claim that a dummy can be clearly seen at the LAX shooting, which is “proof” that the event was staged.

  waffles November 4, 2013
• Humor

  Chinese Officials Attempt to Pass off Poorly Photoshopped Photo

  Officials in China released a photo of four men visiting a 103-year old woman. The poorly-Photoshopped image, however, has been the subject of ridicule, even drawing criticism from China’s official news agency, Xinhua.

  waffles November 4, 2013
• Current Events

  Were Navy SEALs Ordered to Remove “Don’t Tread on Me” Navy Jack From Uniforms?

  A report claims that Navy SEALs were ordered to remove patches displaying the “don’t tread on me” First Navy Jack from their uniforms. Is this true or false?

  waffles November 2, 2013
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  No Breakfast for Soldiers in Afghanistan: True or False?

  An internet rumor states that budget cuts have taken away breakfast for service members in Afghanistan. Is this true or false?

  waffles November 1, 2013
• Scams & Deception

  IRS Warns of New Phone Scam

  The IRS has issued a warning about a sophisticated and convincing new phone scam.

  waffles November 1, 2013
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Does Pope Francis Support Gay Marriage?

  A widely-circulated report states that Pope Francis announced his support for gay marriage earlier this month. Is this true or false?

  waffles October 31, 2013
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Is Obama Opening Free Gas Stations in Poor Neighborhoods?

  A news report circulating online claims that President Obama is using a “little known provision of the law” to open free gas stations in poor neighborhoods. Is this story true or false?

  waffles October 31, 2013
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Lou Reed “Death Hoax” is a Hoax

  News of Lou Reed’s death was immediately refuted by “news” stories that it was a death hoax.

  waffles October 27, 2013