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.
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.
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.
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.
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