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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: In 2026, hikers discovered Dead Sea Scrolls-like artifacts in a cliffside in Tennessee.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The story originated as satire. There is no evidence that hikers discovered Dead Sea Scrolls-like artifacts in Tennessee in 2026.
Date: 08/14/2026
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Last Updated on August 14, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check