Did David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe Post a Meme About Solar Panels Draining Light from the Sun?
“Solar panels are not renewable, the light they absorb is lost forever,” he wrote, adding “like and share!”
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Can Scraping Your Tongue with a Spoon Diagnose Health Conditions?
A "screening test" highlighted on the 'Today' show and subsequently amended by a series of dubious websites is actually pretty useless.
Water Fluoridation Reduces IQ?
Studies suggesting a link between public water fluoridation and reduced intelligence rely on unsubstantiated leaps made possible by studies of “insufficient quality” that were conducted to address entirely different questions.
Can You Use Peanut Butter to Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease?
This claim is based on an incomplete reading of an area of research that is still in its infancy.
Three Reasons You Should Stop Eating Peanut Butter Cups
A viral post misrepresents the science behind three additives in the popular peanut butter and chocolate treat.
Does Putting a Raw Cut Onion in Your Sock Cure Medical Ailments?
Sleeping with onion slices in your socks might give you more space in bed, but it’s certainly not fixing anything medically.
Are Two Handfuls of Cashews Equivalent to a Dose of Prozac for Depression?
There is no evidence "two handfuls" of cashews are as effective as a dose of Prozac, despite a meme stating otherwise.
Does Everyone with Cancer Have a pH That Is Too Acidic?
This premise is rooted in a cherry-picked reading of science, based on information that has not been updated since the Eisenhower administration.
Reverse Cavities and Heal Tooth Decay with Vitamin D
Alternative health websites tout the idea that a diet rich in vitamin D can help regrow material lost to cavities, but this claim rests on the misinterpretation of a paper published in 1932, and of science in general.
Cancer-Causing Children’s Snacks Made from Petroleum-Based Products
A viral post suggests that your kid’s snacks are laced with cancer-causing petroleum products, but scientific evidence to support these claims is lacking.
African ‘Reconnection’ Ritual
A photograph showing a group of young men in Ghana is frequently shared with misinformation about its background.
Country of Origin Meat Labeling Meme
A December 2015 meme about "country of origin" labeling on meat contained a mixture of true and false information.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
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.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.