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MixedLululemon's founder, Chip Wilson, picked this name because he thought it would be funny to watch Japanese people pronounce it, as the Japanese language does not include the letter "L."SnopesJun 26, 2024TrueRanch dressing was invented in Anchorage, Alaska.SnopesJun 26, 2024FalseCERN scientists admit they “accidentally” ended the world in 2012 while performing experiments into the Higgs boson particle.Said by Threads postsPolitiFactJun 26, 2024MixedFormer President Donald Trump is “against mail in voting.”Said by Pennsylvania Values PACPolitiFactJun 26, 2024FalseFoto muestra a un delfín rosado en la costa de Carolina del Norte.Said by Facebook postsPolitiFactJun 26, 2024Can’t tellWNBA star Angel Reese lost nearly $50 million in endorsements because of her on-court behavior.SnopesJun 26, 2024Can’t tellDisney is now charging guests to use bathrooms.SnopesJun 26, 2024TrueA Florida man's colon fell out of his abdomen after he sneezed and coughed while eating breakfast with his wife.SnopesJun 26, 2024FalseA video shows Taylor Swift's private jet being spray-painted orange by Just Stop Oil climate activists in the U.K.SnopesJun 26, 2024FalseGoogle removed Palestine from Google Maps.SnopesJun 26, 2024FalseTwo U.S. astronauts were stranded in space in late June 2024 because of issues with their spacecraft.SnopesJun 26, 2024Can’t tellA children's book titled "Mom and Dad's Swinger Party" read aloud in an online video in June 2024 was real.SnopesJun 25, 2024TrueDaniel Ek, Spotify’s CEO, has a higher net worth than any recording artist in history.SnopesJun 25, 2024TruePhotos shared in viral social media and blog posts authentically depict the same Soviet soldier, Evgeny Kobytev, before and after WWII.SnopesJun 25, 2024FalseRather than saying "It's-a-me, Mario," Nintendo character Super Mario says "Itsumi Mario," which means "Super Mario" in Japanese.SnopesJun 25, 2024False"Ahora mismo al abrir una cuenta bancaria en línea recibirás $1,000 listos para ser retirados, no hay depósito ni tarifas ocultas".Said by Facebook postsPolitiFactJun 25, 2024FalseImage shows Disney+ poster for new “Vader” show.Said by Facebook postsPolitiFactJun 25, 2024FalseThe U.S. House “has authorized a new $1,000 stimulus card program to support those in need.”Said by Facebook postsPolitiFactJun 25, 2024False“Brittney Griner asked Angel Reese instead of Caitlin Clark to compete in the 3x3 Olympics.”Said by Threads postsPolitiFactJun 25, 2024False“Candace Owens vows to have Taylor Swift banned from next NFL season.”Said by Facebook postsPolitiFactJun 25, 2024False“Lia Thomas announces retirement from competitive swimming.”Said by Viral imagePolitiFactJun 25, 2024False“Lia Thomas declares: ‘In our country, only people like (Harrison) Butker have a place — I’m leaving the USA.”Said by Viral imagePolitiFactJun 25, 2024False“Lia Thomas ordered to compete with men.”Said by Facebook postsPolitiFactJun 25, 2024Can’t tellCaitlin Clark turned down a $400 million endorsement deal with Nike because of their partnership with former NFL player Colin Kaepernick.SnopesJun 25, 2024