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The refined, sophisticated art of dipping your d**k in wine

Putting the 'weenie' in 'oenophile.'

On Jun 9, 2016 by Jay Hathaway

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Conservatives spread hoax image of beaten Trump supporter

Oops.

On Jun 7, 2016 by Tess Cagle

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No, this octo-rainbow isn’t real and we should have known better

Is one rainbow not good enough for us now?

On Jun 1, 2016 by David Britton

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The unending quest of the Hoax Slayer

Thirteen years ago, Brett Christensen was the victim of an email hoax. Since then, he’s dedicated himself to preventing the same fate for others.

On May 29, 2016 by Andrew McMillen

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The disappearance of Amina Arraf, a gay girl in Damascus

She was a lesbian activist and blogger, writing eloquently about the war in Syria. She was lauded and brave. The only problem? She wasn’t real.

On May 29, 2016 by Duncan Fyfe

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Why do we (still) keep falling for online hoaxes?

Read the fine print, people.

On May 21, 2016 by Ryan Scott

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Rumors of this giant panda’s death are greatly exaggerated

Tuan Tuan forever!

On May 18, 2016 by Nayomi Reghay

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Fake report of absurd washing machine scam goes viral on Facebook

Trust no one.

On May 16, 2016 by Miles Klee

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Pastor drops lawsuit against Whole Foods, admits to ‘using media’

'I apologize to the LGBT community for diverting attention from real issues.'

On May 16, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Dead rat in bottle of Dr Pepper is the saddest attempt at viral hoax

You've got to be kidding.

On May 10, 2016 by Miles Klee

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9/11 movie starring Charlie Sheen was dismissed as viral hoax—but it’s real

Believe.

On Mar 18, 2016 by Feliks Garcia

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Zardulu is the shadowy artist (and wizard) who faked your favorite viral moments

Trust no one.

On Mar 16, 2016 by Aja Romano

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Is the world’s first 3D-scanner art heist just an elaborate hoax?

A brilliant plan and a poignant statement, but was this museum heist really what it seemed?

On Mar 9, 2016 by Jay Hathaway

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How a phony feminist became the Web’s most hated clickbait artist

Baiters gonna bait.

On Mar 1, 2016 by Ryan Scott

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Foot book is an Amazon bestseller—even though it doesn’t exist

Just gotta get your foot in the door.

On Feb 26, 2016 by Josh Katzowitz