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• Consumers

  The Social Media Spin on Tainted Chinese Pet Treats

  The FDA recently issued a warning regarding Chinese-made pet treats. As this information is spread on social media, some have asked if the story has it become exaggerated? We’ll attempt to straighten out some of the details here.

  waffles September 18, 2012
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Did a Couple Find a Giant Snake Under the Hood of Their Car?

  A story and photo have surfaced in social media circles about a couple traveling through South Africa who discovered a giant snake coiled on top of their engine when they lifted the hood of their car. Is there any truth to this story and the photo?

  waffles September 13, 2012
• Scams & Deception

  Scam Alert: Twitter Messages About You Appearing in a Video

  Did you receive a direct message from a friend on Twitter, telling you that you had been video taped, or that a tape had been seen featuring you being secretly taped? These messages also contain a link to a Fcebook URL. Such messages are nothing but phishing attempts at getting your Facebook...

  waffles September 3, 2012
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Brazilian Footballer Ronaldinho Did Not Die in an Auto Accident

  Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho is the latest Twitter celebrity death hoax today, as it was reported that he died in an auto accident. The rumor is false.

  waffles September 2, 2012
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Does This Photo Show the Obamas Doing a Left-Handed Flag Salute?

  Is this photo showing Barack and Michelle Obama saluting the flag with their left hands real or fake?

  waffles August 31, 2012
• Current Events

  Melissa Bachman Hunting Show: Barbarism or Sport?

  Photos of hunter Melissa Bachman posing with her kills have begun circulating online, along with petitions to get her videos taken offline and off of TV channels such as Nat Geo. Comments on these videos and photos have sparked passionate debate about hunting for sport.

  waffles August 30, 2012
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Is This Photo of a Dog Being Dragged on a Leash Real or Fake?

  A photo purportedly showing a dog being dragged on its back by a leash has circulated online for months. What is the origin of this photo and is it real?

  waffles August 27, 2012
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Does Heineken Endorse Dog Fighting?

  A photo of two dogs fighting in crowded bar decorated with Heineken banners has prompted some to accuse the Dutch brewing company of endorsing dog fighting, but is this true or just a hoax?

  waffles August 24, 2012