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20 Einstein rumors we've analyzed
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (130+ words) For decades, Snopes has kept tabs on popular rumors regarding Albert Einstein, the German-born physicist most famous for developing his theory of relativity. We've looked into multiple quotes attributed to Einstein, such as that he once said, "The only thing…...
Massachusetts Democrats didn't unveil Molech statue at state Capitol, despite claims
8+ hour, 5+ min ago (260+ words) A rumor spread online in August 2026 that Massachusetts Democrats had installed a demonic statue in front of the state Capitol building. According to the claim, the statue was of Molech (also spelled Moloch, which is how we'll refer to the…...
Did Jill Biden babysit for Joe Biden before they dated? Here's the real story
19+ hour ago (538+ words) In August 2026, a long-standing rumor recirculated on social media, claiming that former U.S. first lady Jill Biden was a teenager working as a babysitter for former President Joe Biden's children when they met. "Working class Joe. The only thing he worked…...
Strait of Hormuz: 14 claims we've investigated
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (181+ words) The Strait of Hormuz plays a major role in global energy markets, with about one-fifth of worldwide oil and petroleum product consumption usually passing through the waterway. The ongoing U.S. war with Iran left the sea passage largely closed to commercial…...
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors reportedly jumped overboard. We investigated
2+ day, 15+ min ago (346+ words) Megan Loe August 15, 2026 A rumor circulating online claims that numerous sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln had attempted to jump overboard due to mental health crises and deteriorating conditions. The Naval aircraft carrier has logged nine months at sea amid…...
Was Karoline Leavitt on Trump's 'decoy plane'? We investigated
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (247+ words) Izz LaMagdeleine August 14, 2026 Posts claimed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt remained on Air Force One as an "unwitting decoy" when Trump was reportedly secretly removed from the plane last month due to a credible threat from Iran. Reporter Anna…...
Investigating claim USS Abraham Lincoln sailors are trying to jump overboard
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (771+ words) In August 2026, a rumor spread online that numerous sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln had attempted to jump overboard. The aircraft carrier had logged nine months at sea amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Numerous reports claimed multiple sailors…...
Video of Hasan Piker speaking about Black people is heavily edited, missing key context
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (391+ words) After showing it, Jennings asked his audience, "Might these Black voters find a home in the Republican Party this fall? Well, if Democratic campaigns are adopting the Piker plan of returning our country to lynchings, that just might happen." We…...
Did RFK Jr. testified brain damage prevented him from holding a job during divorce proceedings?
2+ day, 24+ min ago (551+ words) In August 2026, a rumor spread online that U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once testified during divorce proceedings that severe brain damage prevented him from holding a job in order to avoid paying alimony. The claim appeared on Threads, Facebook…...
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges. We've unpacked these rumors about him
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (150+ words) Mangione admitted to trailing and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 after experiencing years of "severe pain from a broken back." Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges. We've unpacked these rumors about him Mangione admitted to trailing and killing…...