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Rumors That Joe Biden Is Banning Your Gas Stove Are Greatly Exaggerated
How a misguided game of Telephone led to conservative and social media outrage over a nothing burger.
Why Are So Many Discord Users Suspected To Be Part Of An Online Terrorist Organization?
Discord users are tricking people into thinking they're part of an online terrorist organization right now. Here's how you can join in on the trolling yourself.
Did Jeffree Star Leave Hollywood To Escape From 'The Illuminati'?
The beauty guru moved to a ranch in Wyoming in 2020, and recently revealed his reasons for doing so in a series of bizarre tweets involving Kanye, Britney Spears, and unnamed "Hollywood elites."
What's The 'Open The Noor' Meme? The Viral Ring Doorbell Video Explained
An Alabama dad became a trending meme after he slurred the phrase "open the door" and was mistakenly identified as an Ohio resident.
What's That Long Nose Dog In Memes? The Borzoi Explained
Every decade, the internet chooses a new dog breed to idolize, and it seems that the 2020s are for the Borzoi — thanks in large part to the "Let Me Do It For You" trend.
What's With The Parodies and Memes Of Prince Harry's New Memoir?
Shocking stories from his upcoming Spare have gone viral, leading to a series of equally bizarre meme headlines. For fact separated from fiction, read more here.
What's All This About Wii's Exploding? The Hoax Explained
If your Nintendo Wii explodes this year, trust that Nintendo had nothing to do with it.
Was The Mona Lisa Stolen In 2023? The Viral TikTok Hoax Explained
Word around TikTok is that Leonadro da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' was recently stolen. Here's the truth.
Who Is BigKlit? The Rapper's Mysterious Past And TikTok Virality Explained
BigKlit first went famous for her song "Liar," but TikTok virality isn't her first time under the internet's limelight.
What Does The Croissant Emoji Mean On TikTok? The 'Croissant Army' Meme Explained
The Croissant Emoji has become the biggest spam comment on TikTok. Here's why.