Snopes was an early online encyclopedia focused on urban legends, which mainly presented search results of user discussions.
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11 Facts About Snopes
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In July 2018, Snopes abruptly terminated its contract with Managing Editor Brooke Binkowski, with no explanation.
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In early 2019, Snopes announced that it had acquired the website OnTheIssues.
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In 2018 and 2019, Snopes fact-checked several articles from The Babylon Bee, a satirical website, rating them "False".
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Snopes added a new rating called "Labeled Satire" to identify satirical stories.
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In 2019, Snopes was embroiled in legal disputes with Proper Media, with a court case scheduled for spring 2020.
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Snopes aims to debunk or confirm widely spread urban legends.
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In 2016, Snopes said that the entirety of its revenue was derived from advertising.
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Snopes did not rule out the possibility of working with Facebook in the future but said it needed to "determine with certainty that our efforts to aid any particular platform are a net positive for our online community, publication and staff".
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Snopes added that the loss of revenue from the partnership meant the company would "have less money to invest in our publication—and we will need to adapt to make up for it".
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Snopes publishes a yearly summary detailing expenses and sources of income.
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