Snopes
The original rumour desk, still patiently establishing whether the thing your uncle forwarded actually happened.
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How to get the most from it
Snopes sits in Curious Facts under Learn, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and brainy.
About this category: Records, comparisons, scale demonstrations and weird knowledge. The category most likely to produce a sentence beginning "did you know".
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Snopes: quick answers
Is Snopes free?
Yes. Snopes is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Snopes?
No. You can use Snopes without signing up for anything.
Does Snopes work on a phone?
Yes. Snopes works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Snopes safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Snopes take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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