Scientists Figure Out Why People Love Cheese So Much (Again)
In reality, however, this study’s aims were a bit more nuanced and far less cheese-based than reported.
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Drinking Tequila Provides Many Health Benefits?
Unfortunately, myriad claims about tequila's putative health benefits are not rooted in science or research.
Colorado Town Warned About THC in Water Supply
Officials in Colorado issued a warning after an atypical field test appeared to detect THC in Hugo's drinking water, but the alarm was unwarranted.
Canadian Teen Finds Lost Mayan City With Satellite Maps
Archaeologists quickly debunked viral reporting about a Canadian teen discovering a lost Mayan city.
Do Studies Show That Women with Big Butts are Smarter and Healthier?
An Oxford University study that supposedly indicated "big butts make you smarter" was heavily distorted in news reports.
Zika Microcephaly Outbreak Caused by Monsanto Pesticide?
An unsubstantiated theory suggesting a Monsanto pesticide caused an uptick in microcephaly births in Brazil reached a tipping point when it was promoted by George Takei.
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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Did Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named ‘Miss Childress’?
An intriguing rumor about cultural theft and fried chicken lacks concrete evidence but alludes to a deeper truth.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Walk Out of 9/11 Memorial Service?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did AOC Say the Public Shouldn’t See 9/11 Photos Because They’re ‘Triggering’?
Attributing questionable quotes to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a preoccupation for some people.