Today: Rumors about Target, John Deere, a 'unicorn' fossil, and a plane fire

Plus: Why do golf courses have 18 holes? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ​ WEDNESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Aug. 17, 2022 Trouble Reading? [View in Your Browser]( Today: Rumors about Target, John Deere, a 'unicorn' fossil, and a plane fire John Deere Addresses Viral Post About Electric Tractors A viral and politically-charged Facebook post about John Deere (a manufacturer of heavy machinery for agricultural and other uses), a midwest farmer, and electric farm equipment has been making the rounds since March. Here's what Jordan Liles found when he looked for the truth. [Read Now]( [] [] Fact Checks and Original Reporting Scam for Target and Walmart Refrigerators and Ovens Hits Facebook We strongly recommend sharing this article with any family members or friends who might be susceptible to falling for this potentially dangerous scam. [Read Story.]( [] Amazon Web Services Continues to Host Files for CBD Scam The web hosting company continued to host files associated with a CBD-gummies celebrity-endorsement scam, even after being notified twice. [Read Story.]( The Complicated History of the ‘Magdeburg Unicorn’ Wooly rhino? Unicorn? Narwhal? Oh, my. [Read Story.]( Photo of Apparent Airliner Engine Fire Goes Viral Social media users and aviation-oriented websites shared a dramatic photograph of a jet engine on fire, along with text stating the picture documented an aborted takeoff at Denver International Airport in July. [Read Story.]( [Latest Fact Checks]( News [Trump’s Angry Words Spur Warnings of Real Violence]( A growing number of ardent Donald Trump supporters seem ready to strike back against the FBI or others who they believe go too far in investigating the former president. [Read More]( [Trump Foe Cheney Loses Wyoming GOP Primary, Ponders 2024 Bid]( Cheney was already looking ahead to a political future beyond Capitol Hill that could include a 2024 presidential run. [Read More]( [U.S. Midterms Bring Few Changes from Social Media Companies]( Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are generally staying the course from the 2020 voting season. [Read More]( [] [View Latest News]( Staff Pick Why Do Golf Courses Have 18 Holes? As one rumor goes, golfers established the number because a standard bottle of Scotch contains 18 shots — one for each hole. [Read Story.]( [View Editors' Picks]( Keep Snopes Debunking Show your support for Team Snopes by making a one-time contribution today. [Contribute Now]( Manage Preferences Need to update your email address or how often you get Snopes in your inbox? You can do that by managing your email preferences [Manage Your Preferences]( Unsubscribe You can unsubscribe from all Snopes emails by clicking the link below. Please note, this includes from both paid and free newsletters. [Unsubscribe from Everything]( Snopes Media Group Inc. 864 Grand Ave #256 San Diego, CA 92109 © 1994 - 2022 by Snopes. This material may not be reproduced without permission. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes. ‌