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Snopes Debunker - A photo of a blue whale, PPP loan claims, and an LGBTQ flyer

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Today: A photo of a blue whale, PPP loan claims, and an LGBTQ flyer

Does this Photo Authentically Show a Whale Alongside a Boat?

A photograph shared to Twitter by the science account Massimo claimed to show an enormous blue whale estimated to be nearly 100 feet long located near a boat.

Madison Dapcevich reports.

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Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Get PPP Loan Forgiveness?

Greene and her husband own a construction company. Read Story.

Did Ben Shapiro Get PPP Loan Forgiveness?

Today we found out how many real estate agents in California are named "Ben Shapiro." Read Story.

Is This ‘LGGBDTTTIQQAAPP’ Inclusiveness Training Session Flyer Real?

A flyer at a Canadian school used the lengthy acronym facetiously to appeal to teachers who feel overwhelmed by the evolving language used to describe LGBTQ individuals. Read Story.

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Sick Dolphin Calf Improves with Tube-Fed Milk, Helping Hands

The Irrawaddy dolphin calf — sick and too weak to swim — was drowning in a tidal pool on Thailand’s shore when fishermen found him.

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US Agents in Memphis Seize Shipped Ancient Egyptian Artifact

Federal agents in Memphis have seized a potentially 3,000-year-old ancient Egyptian artifact that was shipped in from Europe.

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2 Air France Pilots Suspended After Fighting in Cockpit

Air France pilots are under scrutiny after recent incidents that have prompted French investigators to call for tougher safety protocols.

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A Hot Dog-Flavored Popsicle?

Or, if you pass on that, there's a "bologna-inspired face mask" to consider. Read Story.

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