Snopes Debunker - Rumors about Brittney Griner, the royal family, Obama's Secret Service agent, and ceiling fan rotation

​ MONDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Dec. 12, 2022 Trouble Reading? View in Your Browser Today: Rumors about Brittney Griner, the royal family, Obama's Secret Service agent, and ceiling fan rotation ​ Brittney Griner Once Protested the National Anthem After WNBA star Brittney Griner was convicted of smuggling at a drug trial and sentenced to nine years in the Russian prison system, some conservative personalities used her sentence to point out a remark made by Griner two years prior.   Madison Dapcevich has more details. Read Now The Grift Empire Snopes' five-part investigation into how Max Polyakov hides his financial interest in an international web of online deception. Read Now More From Snopes Does This Video Show a 'Jersey Devil' Perched in a Tree? The famous cryptid is part of New Jersey folklore. Read Story. No, Obama Wasn't Guarded by a Reptilian Secret Service Agent Oh Gorn! Read Story. Did Prince Andrew Say the Royal Family Is Not Allowed to Play Monopoly? The royals are viciously competitive, according to the Duke of York. Read Story. Yes, the Direction of a Ceiling Fan's Rotation Matters in Summer vs. Winter If you weren't aware of this tip, you haven't been getting your money's worth out of your ceiling fan. Read Story. Was Paul Whelan Detained in Russia During the Trump Administration? The former Marine was convicted of espionage and was serving 16 years. Read Story. Latest Fact Checks Staff Pick Do Snow Globes Contain the Antifreeze Chemical Ethylene Glycol, Which Is Dangerous to Pets and Kids? A Facebook post about the tragic deaths of two dogs led to questions from readers about the dangers of the popular holiday tradition. Read Story. View Editor's Picks