Snopes is pronounced as "snohps." The "o" in Snopes is pronounced like the "o" in "no."
Yes, Snopes was co-founded by a husband and wife team, David and Barbara Mikkelson, in 1994. The site originally focused on urban legends and has since expanded to fact-check various types of misinformation. While the couple has since separated, Snopes continues to operate as a prominent fact-checking resource.
Snopes is pronounced as "snoh-ps".
Snopes is owned by Snopes Media Group, which was co-founded by David Mikkelson and Barbara Mikkelson in 1994. Initially a personal project to debunk urban legends, it has since evolved into a widely recognized fact-checking website. In 2021, David Mikkelson became the sole owner after the couple's divorce. The site is known for its comprehensive investigations into various claims, rumors, and misinformation.
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Snopes seeks to legitimatize or disprove rumors. It can not be categorized as partisan.
Yes, the Singapore principal letter is debunked by Snopes.
Yes, the monkey ladder experiment is not debunked by Snopes.
Yes, the story of Ross Capicchioni is verified by Snopes.
Not an app, but the Snopes site can be bookmarked on your browser and accessed via Wi-Fi.
Yes, the story of the Ourang Medan has been debunked by Snopes.
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