Ostriches have long been subjects of myths and misunderstandings, leading to a skewed perspective of their true nature and behavior. This article aims to shed light on the reality of ostrich behavior in the face of threat and the impact myths have on
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Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking Myths: Are Bats Really Blind?
Bats, often wrapped in myths about their sight, actually showcase a fascinating aspect of the animal kingdom with their vision and echolocation abilities. While many believe these creatures navigate the night blind, research tells us otherwise. This
Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking the 8 Spiders Sleep Myth
The myth about swallowing eight spiders in one’s sleep has woven its way into the fabric of modern folklore, striking a chord of curiosity and disbelief among many. This article aims to unravel the threads of this tale, examining its origins, s
Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking the 8 Spiders Sleep Myth
Many of us have heard the eerie claim that we swallow eight spiders a year while we sleep, a statement that stirs both fascination and fear. This myth, deeply embedded in modern lore, raises eyebrows and questions about its truthfulness. Despite bein
Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking the 10% Brain Myth
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FactCheck.org→ Debunking Bogus Claim of ‘Bipartisan’ Support for Mayorkas Impeachment Hearings
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Legislators often tout support for some piece of legislation as bipartisan, even if only a few members from the opposing party back it. But in an announcement about committee hea
Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking Suicide Rate Myths in December
The belief that suicide rates peak during the month of December is a prevalent notion that has seeped into collective consciousness, often amplified by media portrayals and holiday season stereotypes. This essay delves into the genesis of this myth,
Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking Misconceptions: Are all Israelis Religious Zionists?
The term Zionism has often been associated with the nation of Israel, yet its interpretations and implementations vary greatly among the Israeli population. Zionism – a national movement of Jews and Jewish culture that supports the establishmen
Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking Myths: Is The Israel-Palestine Conflict Primarily Religious?
In the world of geopolitics, few conflicts are as complex, enduring, and influential as the strife between Israel and Palestine. Far more than a mere religious dispute, the controversy traces its roots back to the dawning of the 20th century, interwe
Truth or Fiction?→ Debunking Myths: COVID-19 Vaccines Don’t Alter DNA or Cause Cancer
In a world facing an impactful health crisis, science has been at the forefront, equipping us with powerful tools to combat the persistent COVID-19 virus. Pivotal among these tools are the COVID-19 vaccines, particularly the mRNA variants, which have
The Dispatch→ Debunking Claims That Social Security and Medicare Don’t Contribute to Deficits
They do.
AllSides→ Debunking Trump’s Misleading Attacks on DeSantis’s Record as Governor
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/debunking-trumps-misleading-attacks-on-desantiss-record-as-governor/
The Dispatch→ Debunking the ‘True History’ Canard
Books piled up in a classroom for students taking AP African-American Studies at Overland High School on November 1, 2022 in Aurora, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/Denver Post/Getty Images)Progressive activists are making disingenuous
Lead Stories→ 2022 At Lead Stories: Debunking Claims About War, Vaccines and Elections; Debunking In Three New Languages & Defeating Lawsuits
The year is almost over, so it is good to look back. First, the numbers, as of December 15, 2022. This year we have published 1,555 fact checks in English (so far ...) 283 fact checks about COVID misinformation; 244 debunks of Russian
PolitiFact→ Debunking, rebuttals didn’t stop claim about litter boxes in schools from spreading before midterms
Ahead of the midterm election, conservative candidates and pundits continued to repeat the false claim that schools are providing litter boxes for students who identify as cats or furries — despite a lack of evidence and repeated debunkings.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Debunking a fake claim about cuts to Social Security if Republicans win the House
A House Republican plan says that if the GOP wins the majority, “Retirees who have a pension, IRAs, 401k, disabled veteran benefits will be ineligible for Social Security benefits.”
AllSides→ Debunking Five Common Post-Roe Abortion Myths
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/07/11/debunking-five-common-post-roe-abortion-myths/ Ever since
PolitiFact→ Kevin Rinke – Debunking the zombie claim that ‘dead people always vote Democrat’
"Dead people always vote Democrat."
AllSides→ Debunking false claims about the Canadian convoy protests
https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/09/politics/fact-check-canadian-convoy-protest-ottawa/index.html Canadian
PolitiFact→ The Jan. 6 Capitol attack: A year of debunking false narratives
A year of debunking false narratives about Jan. 6
AllSides→ Debunking Trump’s Latest Arizona Election Claims
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/07/debunking-trumps-latest-arizona-election-claims/ After a contractor h
FactCheck.org→ Debunking Trump’s Latest Arizona Election Claims
After a contractor hired by state Senate Republicans to look into the results of the 2020 Arizona election provided an update on its findings at a legislative hearing on July 15, former President Donald Trump issued a series of false and misleading sta
Snopes→ Debunking the Myth of Legislative Gridlock
Laws and policy are being made in the nation’s capital, despite its reputation as suffering from partisan gridlock.
The Dispatch→ Debunking the Conspiracy Theories Claiming That Antifa Led the Attack on the Capitol
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The Dispatch→ Fact Check: Debunking Donald Trump’s Claims About Voter Fraud
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Snopes→ Debunking Trump Tweets: Popular Vote Totals Indicative of ‘Rigged Election’?
Understanding the U.S. presidential election process is key to explaining its results.
Snopes→ Did ‘Hugh Mann’ Write an Article Debunking Alien Theories?
Jokes can feel alien to some.
Snopes→ Debunking Trump Tweets: Should Georgia Conduct a Ballot Signature Audit?
It’s unlikely the Georgia Secretary of State’s office will further examine absentee voter signatures or alter their state's ballot totals in 2020.
Snopes→ Debunking Trump Tweets: Fraudulent ‘Vote Dumps’ Gave Biden the Election
Do not attribute to conspiracy what can easily be explained by demographics.
The Dispatch→ Fact Check: Debunking Several Claims by Diamond and Silk
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Snopes→ Debunking Trump Tweets: No Big Win in Georgia for #TeamKraken
A claim that Trump's legal supporters won "a major injunction" in trying to overturn election results in Georgia proved to be short-lived.
Snopes→ Debunking Trump Tweets: 20,000 Dead Voters in Pennsylvania
There is currently no proof provided that any deceased Pennsylvanian has voted in the 2020 election.
Snopes→ Debunking Trump Tweets: Biden’s 143K Vote ‘Dump’ in Wisconsin
Voting spikes did occur in Wisconsin and other states as ballots were being counted, but for ordinary and predictable reasons.
Snopes→ Debunking the Meme: Smoking vs. COVID-19
Whether the subject is smoking or COVID-19, social distancing is key.
The Dispatch→ Fact Check: Debunking the Hammer and Scorecard Conspiracy Theory
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Snopes→ What Is Originalism? Debunking the Myths
Originalism is the idea that we should interpret the Constitution with its original meaning.
Poynter→ Africa Check sees huge growth in its WhatsApp podcast debunking widely circulated misinformation
“What’s Crap on WhatsApp,” a voice note podcast produced by fact-checking organization Africa Check and podcast company Volume, has gained a dedicated following during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the first six months of 2020, subscriptions to the
Poynter→ Do no harm: Debunking without amplification
Factually is a newsletter about fact-checking and accountability journalism, from Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network & the American Press Institute’s Accountability Project. Sign up here A review of the evidence What role does “the
Truth or Fiction?→ A Holiday Debunking: Comparing Trump and Obama’s Treatment of ‘Merry Christmas’
As the ginned-up “War on Christmas” has become an annual fixation among the American right wing, a parallel has emerged for critics of United States President Donald Trump, who have seized on the season to tweak him by comparing him to his
FactCheck.org→ Debunking Mueller’s ‘Conflicts’
The Russia report released April 18 contradicts President Donald Trump’s claims that special counsel Robert Mueller had two conflicts of interest that prevented him from conducting an impartial investigation: Former White House Chief Strategist