Did David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe Post a Meme About Solar Panels Draining Light from the Sun?
19 December 2018 “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?
9 February 2018 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?
22 September 2017 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?
28 December 2016 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?
31 March 2017 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?
30 December 2016 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?
14 December 2016 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
15 October 2016 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
2 October 2016 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
20 September 2016 A photograph showing a group of young men in Ghana is frequently shared with misinformation about its background.
Country of Origin Meat Labeling Meme
31 December 2015 A December 2015 meme about "country of origin" labeling on meat contained a mixture of true and false information.
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Did Reality TV Star Beth Chapman from ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Pass Away?
22 April 2019 The star, who has been battling cancer since 2017, was hospitalized in early April 2019.
Did Washington State Sen. Maureen Walsh Say Nurses ‘Play Cards’ for a Large Part of Their Working Day?
23 April 2019 The Republican state senator attracted nationwide coverage and widespread criticism in April 2019, but what did she actually say?
Did President Trump Say ‘This is the End of My Presidency. I’m F*cked’ After Mueller’s Appointment?
19 April 2019 According to the Mueller Report, U.S. President Donald Trump was less than enthused about the appointment of the special counsel.
Did an Ohio State Rep. Propose Exempting African-American Women From Abortion Restrictions?
19 April 2019 State Rep. Janine Boyd garnered national attention for an amendment she proposed to the state's controversial "fetal heartbeat" law.