Today: Rumors about Harrison Ford, Dr. Fauci, 'Home Alone,' and 'Peppermint Alfredo' Ragú sauce

Did Harrison Ford Really Improvise Han Solo’s ‘I Know’ in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’?

We looked through interviews from previous decades to find out if perhaps one of the most famous lines in movie history wasn't in the original script.

Jordan Liles reports.

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Advocates Shine Spotlight on Spanish-Language Misinfo on Social Media

Watchdogs say safety measures that help keep English-speaking users safe aren't being equally implemented for Spanish speakers. Read Story.

Was Fauci the Villain in ‘Dallas Buyers Club’?

A periodic reminder that movies are not real life. Read Story.

Was Address in ‘Home Alone 2’ Where the McCallister House Was Filmed?

“Don’t you know a kid always wins against two idiots?” Read Story.

No, That ‘Peppermint Alfredo’ Ragú Sauce Is Not Real

Fake sauce, real horror. Read Story.

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