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WEDNESDAY EDITION

Snopes Debunker

Nov. 2, 2022

Today: The #TrumpIsDead Twitter Hoax, a midterm elections rumor, André the Giant, and a 'traffic reporter meltdown'
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Yesterday, the hashtag "#TrumpIsDead" began to trend on Twitter in the late afternoon for readers in the United States. This rumor is false. Here's what users were sharing.

Jordan Liles reports.

Video Does Not Show 7K Soldiers in DC Days Before 2022 Midterm Elections

The miscaptioned video actually dates back to January 2021, just after the deadly protest at the U.S. Capitol. Read Story.

No, This Is Not a 3D Recreation of Joseph, Husband of Mary

A giant piece of fake news. Read Story.

Anavid Reyes 'Traffic Reporter Meltdown' Video Is a Comedy Sketch

The video was the creative work of a stand-up comedian named John Crist. Read Story.

Why Is There a Little Plastic 'Table' in Your Pizza Delivery Box?

Known in the restaurant industry as a "pizza saver," the gadget had very practical origins. Read Story.

What Is 'Christian Nationalism'?

It's more than religiosity and patriotism — it's a worldview, writes one political science scholar. Read Story.

Scholar: The History (and Impact) of Guns at Voting Sites

In swing states such as Florida, Nevada, and Wisconsin, people are allowed to carry guns while they are voting. Read Story.

Staff Pick

Is This Really How to Tell the Difference Between Organic and GMO Eggs?

Spoiler alert: "GMO eggs" aren't really a thing. Read Story.

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