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Beware these online hoaxes about the Santa Fe shooting

David Covucci— May 18

Spike TV says goodbye with a fake Twitter meltdown

David Britton— January 17

Unpacking the KFC-Twitter conspiracy that’s driving Reddit wild

David Britton— November 9

Police seem to think adults will pass out edibles to kids this Halloween

David Britton— October 27

4chan creates fake Starbucks’ ‘Dreamer Day’ in an attempt to trap undocumented immigrants

Ana Valens— August 7

No, a d**k-shaped church did not have a water main break at the tip

David Covucci— August 2

No, Keanu Reeves did not steal a paparazzo’s camera

Jay Hathaway— July 14

Someone trolled Austin hipsters with a fake Chili’s opening

Sarah Jasmine Montgomery— July 12

If you see this warning on Facebook, it’s just a hoax

Christina Bonnington— July 10

Whatahoax! Viral prankster has internet convinced Whataburger is closing

Sarah Jasmine Montgomery— June 28

Diff’rent hoax: 6 rock stars people swore were dead

Kahron Spearman— May 20

Don’t worry: Despite reports, Doge is not dead

David Covucci— April 3

anta claus actor Eric Schmitt-Matzen

Viral story of Santa comforting a dying child might be a hoax

Jay Hathaway— December 15

Fisher Price Happy Hour Playset

Toddlers are tearing the bar up at this fake Happy Hour Playset

Melanie Price— December 9

Hoax: The Corona beer founder didn’t make villagers in his hometown millionaires

Jay Hathaway— November 25

Mark Zuckerberg talks in front of a screen with his fake ads

Facebook’s fake news problem is staring you right in the face

Jay Hathaway— November 23

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Australian bros pretend to be pro golfers so they can play in North Korean Open

Miles Klee— November 2

beyonce cuts ear earring during show

No, Beyoncé fans aren’t really cutting their ears off for their queen

Jay Hathaway— October 19

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