Did a ‘New Study’ Show That Marijuana Leads to a ‘Complete Remission’ of Crohn’s Disease?
25 April 2018 The results of a 22-person pilot study have been misrepresented through years of viral reporting and celebrity promotion.
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VA Pick Ronny Jackson Said to Have Crashed Car While Drunk
25 April 2018 President Donald Trump's pick for Veterans Affairs secretary allegedly showed "a pattern" of questionable prescription drug practices and drunken behavior, including crashing a government vehicle while intoxicated and doling out a large supply of a prescription opioid to a White House military staff member.
For Trump Lookalike, Crops Mean More Than Social Media Fame
25 April 2018 A woman in Spain has found unexpected fame on social media after many found she bore a striking resemblance to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Is ‘Sleepy Eyes’ an Anti-Semitic Slur?
23 April 2018 The descriptor was used by Nazi Germany as a way to "identify" those of Jewish descent, but researchers say context is key.
MSNBC’s Joy Reid Says Homophobic Posts Were Result of Hack
25 April 2018 MSNBC's Joy Reid insists that homophobic language in one of her old blog posts is the work of a computer hacker and her security expert said they have a strong suspicion of who did it.
Did Maine House Democrats Vote to Allow Female Genital Mutilation?
25 April 2018 Legislators in Maine did not pass a bill or any legislation permitting female genital mutilation, an act that is already restricted at the federal level.
Six ‘Facts’ About Healthcare in Japan
25 April 2018 We fact-check a series of claims about Japan's healthcare and medical insurance system.
Was Trump Labeled ‘Best President’ or ‘Worst President’ on a ‘Time’ Cover?
25 April 2018 Two images purportedly showing President Trump on the cover of "Time" magazine under the headlines "Best President Ever" and "Worst President Ever" are both hoaxes.
Did the UK’s Prime Minister Remind Parents the State Owns Their Children?
25 April 2018 Rumors that Theresa May said that children in the UK are "owned by the state" originated with a satirical article.
Did Jane Goodall Compare Donald Trump’s Actions to Primate Dominance Behavior?
25 April 2018 A meme about United States President Donald Trump and French leader Emmanuel Macron possibly references an apocryphal quote by the famous anthropologist and primatologist.
Does a ‘Plastic’ Layer Cover Romaine Lettuce?
24 April 2018 A viral video purporting to show a woman peeling plastic off lettuce leaves is misleading.
Black Woman Golfer: It Was Like We Had Targets on Our Backs
24 April 2018 Grandview Golf Club has apologized for calling police on a group of black women who they said were playing too slowly and refused requests to leave the course.
After a Death, How Much Can ‘Broken Heart’ Hurt Survivors?
24 April 2018 A sudden shock can trigger a heart attack or something like it called broken heart syndrome . Some studies also have found that people are more likely to die soon after losing a longtime spouse.
Did DJ Avicii Try to Expose a Pedophile Ring Before He Died?
24 April 2018 Yet another specious "report" from a fake news site that seems to have a fascination with pedophilia.
Did a Daredevil Ride a Motorcycle Across Lake Como?
24 April 2018 A viral Facebook post showing a man riding his motorbike across Lake Como failed to mention that it was outfitted with special skis.
