Cancer, Juries, and Scientific Certainty: The Monsanto Roundup Ruling Explained
Juries sometimes render verdicts on scientific questions, but that doesn’t mean their verdict is always accepted by the scientific community at large.
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Are Blue Strawberries Real?
Images that purport to show "blue strawberries" were digitally manipulated.
Monsanto Buys Whole Foods
A number of blog posts objecting to the Whole Foods CEO's comments about GMO labeling rejuvenated an old rumor that Monsanto bought the grocery chain.
Israel Just Banned Heinz Ketchup
Israel didn't ban the sale of Heinz brand ketchup; the country's Health Ministry just ruled that the company had to rebrand it as "tomato seasoning."
Zika Virus Caused by GMO Mosquitoes?
A number of articles inspired by a single speculative comment in Reddit's conspiracy section suggested the Zika virus was transmitted by genetically modified mosquitoes.
Chipotle Sabotaged by GMO Activists?
A rumor claims pro-GMO bioterrorists sabotaged Chipotle's supply chain to retaliate against them for rejecting GMOs.
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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.
Is a ‘Mars Spectacular’ Coming Soon?
The planet Mars will not be making a once-in-our-lifetimes, remarkably close approach to Earth on August 27.
Did Cocaine Users Cause McDonald’s to Replace Their Coffee Spoons?
Businesses are not well served when their products are associated with illegal activities.
Is Moderna Tied to Fauci, Gates, Soros, and Epstein?
A spoof omnibus conspiracy theory linked a company developing a potential COVID-19 vaccine to several prominent figures.
Poppy Troll Doll Pulled After Child-Grooming Complaints
Hasbro announced it was pulling a Troll doll from store shelves after social media users complained about the placement of a button on the doll's bottom.