Snopes Debunker - Rumors about the blue people of Kentucky, Woodstock, Ron DeSantis, Kevin Costner, and a stand-up snake

​ MONDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Aug. 15, 2022 Trouble Reading? View in Your Browser Today: Rumors about the blue people of Kentucky, Woodstock, Ron DeSantis, Kevin Costner, and a stand-up snake ​ Were the Blue People of Kentucky Real? For years, people have posted images and stories on the internet about a family from Kentucky who had blue-colored skin. Understandably, some viewers have questioned whether these stories and images were real.  Bethania Palma has the facts. Read Now Fact Checks and Original Reporting ‘Furman University Christian Knights’: Did the SC School Change Its Mascot To Avoid a Vulgar Acronym? As this rumor goes, an abbreviation for "Furman University's Christian Knights" would be F-U-C… Read Story. Did Woodstock Occur During a Pandemic as Lethal as COVID-19? Over the span of 18 months, the 1968 influenza pandemic killed approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. Read Story. Fake ‘Hannity’ Clip Doesn’t Show DeSantis Defending Mar-a-Lago Raid A doctored video clip appeared at first glance to show the Florida governor arguing with Sean Hannity and Lara Trump about the propriety of the FBI's raid on Donald Trump's residence. Read Story. Did Kevin Costner Wear a Liz Cheney Shirt? The image of the "Yellowstone" star sporting a white T with a political message on it went viral. Read Story. Does Video Show a ‘Snake Standing Up,’ Raising Its Head? Social media commenters on Facebook and Reddit hypothesized that the snake in the video was either a king cobra or black mamba. Read Story. Latest Fact Checks News Strike Four: Facebook Misses Election Misinfo in Brazil Ads Facebook failed to detect blatant election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil’s 2022 election. Read More Wyoming GOP Primary: Trump’s Influence on Liz Cheney’s Reelection Campaign The state's congressional primary will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Read More Lawyers Appeal Griner’s Russian Prison Sentence Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession. Read More

View Latest News Staff Pick How Much Were Woodstock Musicians Paid? A viral list of the musicians' "salaries" for performing at the 1969 music festival has circulated online for years. Read Story. View Editors' Picks Keep Snopes Debunking Show your support for Team Snopes by making a one-time contribution today. Contribute Now