• 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?

  • 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?

  • Consumers
    A UTI Experience: UTI, Cipro, and Tendons, Oh My!

    Below is a first-hand experience of one of the writers here at Waffles, regarding a urinary tract infection, the antibiotic Cipro, and possible side effects. This story is one person’s experience and not meant to diagnose or cure anything. Having spent most of the past week dealing with a urinary tract infection, and...

  • How To...
    Has Your AdSense Suddenly Stopped Working in Analytics?

    Has your Google AdSense stopped reporting values in Google Analytics? The same thing has happened to us on several occasions. Here’s our experience.

  • Consumers
    Allied Collections Service, Inc. aka ACSI

    Have you received a call from ACSI, also known as Allied Collection Service, Inc.? Allied is a sort of bottom-of-the-barrel collection agency, not that there are any well-respected collection agencies out there, mind you. But Allied does seem to hold a special affinity among its clients as being indifferent, relentless, and sometimes inaccurate....

  • Scams & Deception
    Malware Alert: “Wow! I Can’t Believe That You Can See Who is Viewing Your Profile!”

    Some scams just never seem to die, such as the “I can’t believe that you can see who is visiting your profile” scam on Facebook. Let’s look at this scam a little closer:

  • Scams & Deception
    Warning: Fed Ex Email Virus

    Did you receive an email from Fed Ex telling you that they couldn’t deliver your package, and included a link to a label for you to print? Don’t open it! It’s a virus and will probably damage your computer.

  • Current Events
    Corona The Dog Shot in the Mouth

    A horrifying image of a bleeding dog appeared online in 2012, with a heartbreaking story of a dog named Corona who was shot in the mouth. Is this story true?

  • Reviews
    Seeking Reviews for Power4Patriots

    Have you used any of the Power4Patriots.com products? We’d like to hear from you! I noticed an ad from this company today. As much as I am absolutely in favor of off-grid alternative energy, some of the advertising techniques made me take pause. Let’s take a closer look.

  • Who Called Me?
    Bumbalee Text Messages From 99955

    Did you receive a text from short code 99955 telling you that you are signed up for Bumbalee? Let’s take a look at Bumbalee and what these messages are all about.

  • Social Media
    Is This a “Magic” Mario Image?

    Today on Facebook I ran across a blurry image of the Nintendo character Mario, with a caption that reads: “First SHARE then see MAGIC” and an additional description reads, “Share it, Go to ur wall & see the magic :D.” Have you shared this photo and wanted to know what the magic...

  • Current Events
    The “Glory” Behind China’s Olympic Success

    China’s dominance of the Olympic Games are impressive, but their success comes with a price. As the photos in this article will demonstrate, the pursuit of glory can be taken too far, as very young child athletes are pushed beyond reasonable limits in the training centers across China.