Does Border Wall Construction Threaten Native American Burial Sites?
According to Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva, explosions occurred on Monument Hill where a Tohono O'odham Nation burial site resides.
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Did Sea Foam Fill Streets in Spain?
NOAA explained that sea foam forms "when dissolved organic matter in the ocean is churned up."
Was the Keystone Pipeline Shut Down After Leaking Oil?
The pipeline did leak in North Dakota, but claims by alternative media that "no one" was talking about it were demonstrably false.
Did NYC Ban Hot Dogs?
Government-run facilities in New York City are definitely cutting back on processed meats.
Are Over 100 Whales Trapped in Underwater ‘Jails’?
Animal welfare activists and experts are deeply concerned about 90 belugas and 11 orcas that were kept in pens off the Russian coast.
Did the Media Ignore President Trump’s Signing of a Bill to Clean Up the Oceans?
Despite what was claimed in a Facebook meme, the enactment of the 'Save Our Oceans Act' in October 2018 received more national press coverage than Obama's signing of an almost identical bill in 2012.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Is It Now Against the Law in California to Shower and Do Laundry on the Same Day?
New water conservation legislation does not penalize individual California residents for specific water use.
Did President Trump Tell Belgium to ‘Withdraw from the Climate Agreement’?
A Belgian political party lampooned the president's view on climate change using 'deep fake' technology.
Do Rocks Falling Into the Ocean Contribute to Global Sea Level Rise?
On human timescales, sediment and rocks flowing into the ocean do not appreciably contribute to observed sea level rise; on larger timescales, the question is irrelevant.
Are Nestle and Coca-Cola Trying to Privatize a South American Aquifer?
Some fringe blogs in North America picked up a claim about the Guarani Aquifer that has already been debunked by Brazilian journalists.
Is Chocolate ‘On Track to Go Extinct’ in 40 Years?
Clickbait headlines suggesting a future without chocolate were based on a distorted reading of established science about cocoa in a warmer world.
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Is Dr. Fauci Married to Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sister?
Sharing a first name is not the same as sharing an identity.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Did Adolf Hitler Say He Would Start World War III After His Death?
A quote attributed to the Nazi dictator about the start of World War III is a hoax perpetuated by people not inclined to check for themselves.
Did a Nationwide US Coin Shortage Occur in Summer 2020?
The COVID-19 pandemic was blamed for removing coins from circulation, as well as slowing production by the U.S. Mint.
Was Ghislaine Maxwell Photographed with JonBenét Ramsey?
Not all women with short, dark hair are Ghislaine Maxwell.