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• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Fake Story: NYPD Officer Killed Breastfeeding Baby

  A story circulating this week reports a scandal in which an NYPD officer was responsible for the death of an infant who was breastfeeding.

  waffles August 10, 2014
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Is Farm-Raised Tilapia from China Dangerous?

  A warning circulating via email and Facebook warns of the dangers of eating farm-raised tilapia from China.

  waffles August 10, 2014
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  New Jersey Bear Walking Upright: Real or Fake?

  Several videos shot in New Jersey show what appears to be a bear walking upright in a very human-like manner. One expert has expressed doubt about the video, but others insist that it’s real.

  waffles August 8, 2014
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Video of Ape With an AK-47: Real or Fake?

  A video shows a group of men who hand an AK-47 to an ape, who then turns the weapon on them. Is this video real or fake?

  waffles August 7, 2014
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Is Wasp Spray Better Than Pepper Spray?

  An internet rumor claims that using wasp spray is a better alternative for self defense than pepper spray. Is there any truth to this claim?

  waffles August 5, 2014
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Does This Month Repeat Only Every 823 Years?

  Is it true that the weekday pattern of a given month only happens every 823 years?

  waffles August 4, 2014
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Fake Video: A Bird Did Not Poop on Putin

  Video circulating shows a bird pooping on Vladimir Putin while he gave a speech last week. Is the video real?

  waffles August 4, 2014
• Hoaxes & Rumors

  Fake Story: Euthanized Pets Added to Baked Beans

  A story examines the “true horrors” of baked beans. It is asserted that euthanized dogs and cats are the secret ingredient of Bush’s Baked Beans, giving the product its “meaty flavor.” Is this report true or false?

  waffles July 30, 2014