Robin Williams died on August 11, 2014, but some websites initially claimed the report was a hoax. Other reports claimed there was a coincidental death hoax for the actor only days before he actually passed away.

An ominous warning states that carjackers are placing stickers or a piece of paper on car windows as a way to lure victims out of their cars and rob them. Is this true?

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

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

Teddy Tank is marketed as a stuffed animal that’s also a fish tank. Today I offer my observations and concerns about the product.

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.

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?

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?

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

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

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?

A story claims that a Japanese whaling crew was attacked by a school of killer whales, leading to 16 deaths and 12 injuries. Is this real or fake?