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• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Is the Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia) a Deadly Houseplant?

  A warning graphic with the words “Dangerous Plant” has circulated online for several years. Is there any truth to the rumor that this common houseplant is deadly?

  waffles July 6, 2015
• Odd News

  Internet’s Latest Creepy Crawlie: Texas Redheaded Centipede

  A photo of a giant centipede in Texas is the latest creepy crawlie to find its way onto social media news feeds around the internet.

  waffles July 5, 2015
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Revisiting the “Hurricane Ike” Mermaid

  A video allegedly shows a dead mermaid discovered in debris left by Hurricane Ike. Is this real or fake?

  waffles July 5, 2015
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Odd News Flashback: Discovery of the “Penis Snake”

  When word spread that a “Penis Snake” was discovered in Brazil in 2011, the news was met with some skepticism. The snake, as shown in photos circulated on the internet, does in fact resemble the human male genitalia. But is this real or just a hoax?

  waffles July 4, 2015
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Revisiting the 2013 Australian Dust Storm

  Several images which have circulated for years show what appears to be a massive red wave over the ocean. Today we’ll take a closer look at these images.

  waffles July 4, 2015
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Sorry, Mars won’t look as large as the moon. Ever.

  A recurring rumor claims that an upcoming close encounter with Mars will be a once in a lifetime event, and that the Red Planet will appear as large as the moon.

  waffles July 4, 2015
• Odd News

  Report: Teacher Kills, Dissects Rabbit in Front of Class. Twice.

  An Austrian middle school teacher is under fire after allegedly killing and dissecting two rabbits in front of his students.

  waffles July 3, 2015
• Odd News

  Internet Laments No-Pop Bubble Wrap

  Bubble Wrap may no longer be a form of cheap entertainment for toddlers and adults, as a new announced version is said to be pop-free.

  waffles July 2, 2015