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Aug. 2, 2023

This week: Taco Bell, sun bears, 'climate lockdowns,' Tom Hanks, Matthew McConaughey, Celine Dion, JFK, Kodak, and a giant iceberg

Were These Photos Used in a False Advertising Lawsuit Against Taco Bell?

On Monday, posts began to spread on social media platforms that claimed to show pictures from a lawsuit against Taco Bell for alleged false advertising.


"A portion from the lawsuit suing Taco Bell for false advertising," a Reddit post said. Attached to the post were photographs that compared two menu items, the Crunchwrap Supreme and Grande Crunchwrap, as advertised with what was allegedly received by customers.


Our reporter Izz Scott LaMagdeleine looked to find out if this was true.

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Did Matthew McConaughey Speak About 'Sound of Freedom,' Saying Hollywood 'All Sold Their Soul'?

A new video from the Just In YouTube channel claimed that Hollywood was panicking after McConaughey provided "solid evidence of their dark side."

Did Daughter of WEF's Klaus Schwab Say 'Permanent Climate Lockdowns' Are 'Coming'?

The lockdowns are coming "whether you like it or not," Nicole Schwab reportedly warned.

Does Viral 'Sun Bear' Video Actually Show a Person in a Bear Costume?

Social media users claimed that "a human in a suit" was seen in a Chinese zoo, pretending to be a bear.

Celine Dion Death Hoax Misleadingly Rehashes Old Health News

We don't recommend trusting in Facebook posts that ask you to click on a link in the comments.

Authentic Video of a Giant Iceberg Approaching the Coast of Newfoundland?

"Imagine waking up expecting to see a normal ocean view and instead this is staring you in the face," one social media user commented.

Did Kodak Hide Invention of the Digital Camera in the '70s to Avoid Loss of Film Sales?

As the legend goes, a young engineer at Kodak invented the world's first digital camera in the 1970s, but executives didn't see its point.

Did JFK Oppose Lewis Strauss' Cabinet Nomination?

Warning: This story contains some spoilers for Christopher Nolan's 2023 film, "Oppenheimer."

No, Tom Hanks Didn't Call His Daughter a 'Sexy Baby'

While the actor does have a daughter, her name is Elizabeth, not Sophie.

Staff Pick

Are These Real Pics of Elderly Women With Giant, Crocheted Cats?

Viral images allegedly depicted, among other things, "a 80-year-old grandmother and her crochet finished product."

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