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Snopes Debunker - We looked into a quote often attributed to Thomas Jefferson, a phony CBD gummy endorsement, and a fake JK Rowling tweet

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June 29, 2022

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Today: We looked into a quote often attributed to Thomas Jefferson, a phony CBD gummy endorsement, and a fake JK Rowling tweet

Did Thomas Jefferson Say Religious Institutions ‘Undermine All Our Civil Rights’?

We looked into the history of a quote attributed to Jefferson on the subjects of religious institutions, civil rights, and the separation between church and state.

Jordan Liles has more.

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Did This Pamphlet Really Oppose Voting Rights for Men?

Surely, some things are meant to be tongue-in-cheek? Read Story.

‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Featured in Phony CBD Gummies Endorsement

Drummond, an author, blogger, and Food Network TV show host, is perhaps better known by her nickname, "The Pioneer Woman." Read Story.

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Did JK Rowling Tweet if ‘American Birds’ Kept ‘Legs Closed’ Maybe They Wouldn’t Need Abortions?

The Harry Potter author has been caught up in Twitter controversy before. Read Story.

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