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Logically→ A U.K. study discovered that microplastics found in the lungs came from face masks.
Pre-pandemic research by the University of Hull has been misinterpreted to say microplastics found in human lungs were due to face masks.
Logically→ A Russian Navy warship, Admiral Makarov, has been hit by a Ukrainian missile.
At present, there is a lack of verifiable evidence that Russia's Admiral Makarov warship has been hit by Ukraine's Neptune missiles.
Logically→ The Indian National Congress party used only white and green colors on the ceiling and deliberately put the saffron color on the ground to appease Pakistan during its Chintan Shivir pandal.
All three colors of Congress' flag – saffron, white, and green – were used to set the pandal's ceiling for its Chintan Shivir meeting.
Logically→ When Roe v. Wade was first recognised in 1973, pro-lifers didn’t riot.
Anti-abortion campaigners have participated in both violent and non-violent protests since Roe v. Wade was ruled.
Logically→ An image shows a 12 feet long Shiva Linga discovered at the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
This image of the Shiva Linga is from the Cham Temple Complex in Vietnam, not from the Gyanvapi mosque.
Logically→ A video shows U.P. Police officers rescuing themselves from an overturned vehicle in a flooded street.
The viral video is from Rajasthan, not Uttar Pradesh.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Water Fluoridation Did NOT Result From Government Request For Scientists To Find A Use For Surplus Fluoride
Did the government ask scientists to find another use for fluoride, which had been used to make nuclear weapons, pesticides and herbicides, because 'there was too much of it"? Did someone "decide" that it would strengthen teeth -- and the
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Woke’ Marvel, Jane Foster, and ‘Thor Losers’
In an example of using memes to fight pop culture disinformation, a graphic circulating on the platform Imgur refutes the misconception that Natalie Portman’s appearance in an upcoming Marvel Studios movie is a modern concession to “woke
Truth or Fiction?→ When Was Commercial Baby Formula ‘Invented’?
Amid a May 2022 baby formula shortage, dangerous discussions began about homemade formula — along with myriad social media posts asserting that Baby Boomers’ parents didn’t have access to formula, and they “turned out just fine
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Is NOT Real News Interview About Gays In The Military — It’s 2007 Satire
Does a video posted on social media show a man reacting to a news interview about gays in the military that says they're "too precious to risk in combat"? No, that's not true: The original piece was produced more than a decade ago by The
Logically→ Putin said that he will uncover the U.S. and Europe’s plans for depopulation.
A quote supposedly from the Russian President, featured on an Instagram post, is entirely fabricated.
Logically→ The Biden administration’s proposed amendments to the pandemic treaty would allow WHO to supersede U.S. federal laws.
The proposed amendment does not contain any provision that compromises the sovereignty of the U.S.
Logically→ A video shows a Muslim woman being beaten for being in a relationship with a non-Muslim man in the United States.
A woman was beaten by her family in Russia for having a relationship with a Ukrainian man. There is no proof of an Islamophobic motive.
Logically→ The Azimuthal Equidistant map of the world, used by the USGS and the United Nations, is a clue that the Earth is flat.
The Azimuthal Equidistant projection is helpful, but like all 2D maps, it creates distortions because the Earth is an oblate spheroid.
Truth or Fiction?→ Head of Shuttered DHS Disinfo Agency Says She Got Death Threats Amid Right-Wing Campaign
Besides being targeted by a right-wing disinformation campaign, the official who would have headed up a federal initiative fighting that sort of rhetoric said she received daily death threats. “Over the last three weeks, I maybe had one or two da
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Photo Of Ukraine Soldier DOES Show Paintgun — It’s From Training Exercise
Did Ukrainian soldiers turn back a Russian incursion with paintball guns? Did Reuters represent a photo of soldiers training with paintball gear as an actual military conflict? No, that's not true: The photo originally included in a May 1
Truth or Fiction?→ Denmark Versus Netherlands Football Match, Both Teams Wear Ukraine Jerseys
On May 18 2022, an Imgur user shared a post that purportedly depicted a football match between teams from Denmark and the Netherlands — with both sides in “Ukraine” jerseys. The post was titled “Denmark plays with Netherlands
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘192 Republicans Voted Against’ Baby Formula Shortage Funding?
On May 18 and 19 2022, a number of posts on Imgur and Twitter asserted that “192 Republicans” voted against funding to address an ongoing baby formula shortage: Why did 192 Republicans vote against a $28 million emergency fund to address
Logically→ A Muslim doctor in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, has performed nearly 2,000 abortions for Hindu parents after conducting illegal fetal sex tests.
Dr. Imtiaz has previously conducted illegal fetal sex determination tests. The current accusation is unconfirmed as investigations are ongoing.
Logically→ Dr. Fauci and Bill Gates have funded research to develop a bird flu pathogen capable of infecting humans.
Gates and Fauci have previously researched bird flu to be better prepared for a future outbreak. This claim is based on a conspiracy theory.
Logically→ Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, the former CEO of the Nestle group, said that “water is not a human right.”
Though Peter did discuss the idea of water being a human right as "extreme," after a backlash, he clarified he was talking about wasting water.
Logically→ Baby formula shortages in North America were created to help Bill Gates promote new artificial breast milk technology.
The formula shortage is the result of a product recall by a major manufacturer as well as supply chain disruptions due to recent global events.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Fox News And Candace Owens Did NOT Tweet About ‘Ivermectin’s Hidden Cost’ — Screenshot Is Fake
Did conservative commentator Candace Owens quote a tweet made by Fox News about ivermectin's hidden cost -- that many are suffering long-term bowel and urinary incontinence? No, that's not true: Both of the tweets shown in the screenshot
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Republicans Block a Gas Price Gouging Bill?
On May 18 2022, a screenshot of a headline, “Republicans block bill to stop price gouging at the pump as gas hits new record high,” dated the day before, was popular on Imgur: We found a link to the article on Reddit’s r/democrats on
Logically→ Poland has issued a new postage stamp featuring Zelenskyy’s face.
The Polish postal service has not issued such stamps officially. A councilor from Kraków has created them to finance humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Logically→ The Ukrainian entry for Eurovision 2022 did a Nazi salute during the show.
Various videos show that the Kalush Orchestra member was waving at the audience and was not making a Nazi salute.
Logically→ The Congress party has decided to adopt the “one family, one ticket” rule with a clause that will exclude only the Gandhi family.
The party has decided to adopt the "one family, one ticket" rule. However, it doesn't have any clause to exclude the Gandhis.
Truth or Fiction?→ Candace Owens’ Ivermectin Fox News Tweet
On May 16 2022, Twitter user @BagdMilkSoWhat shared a purported screenshot of a tweet by right-wing pundit and disinformation purveyor Candace Owens, retweeting a Fox News tweet about parasite medication ivermectin causing incontinence: Oops #ShitCan
Logically→ Pills can be used to “reverse” an abortion.
Medical experts have said that there is no evidence that these drugs are fit for use. It is not scientifically possible to reverse a termination.
Logically→ The CEO of Pepsi was recorded saying that he’d never let his family touch any of the company’s products.
This claim is false, and likely based on a misreading of an interview given by the former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi in the New York Times.
Logically→ A video shows a Hindu police officer faking an injury to incite violence against Muslims in Jodhpur.
ASI Dhannaram of Jodhpur has filed a First Investigation Report against unidentified persons for injuries sustained during a stone-pelting incident.
Logically→ Stern magazine featured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on its cover with the title “King of Lies.”
Stern magazine's March 2022 cover featuring Zelenskyy with the title "King of Lies'' is digitally altered. The original cover says "Hero of Freedom."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Prove No Planes Were Involved In 9/11 Attacks — There Are Other Angles, Images, Videos
Does a video showing an explosion at the World Trade Center's South Tower on September 11, 2001, but no aircraft, prove no planes were involved in the 9/11 attacks? No, that's not true: Video and images from other angles show the planes h
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Walmart Has NOT Announced A Plan To Offer Abortion Services – That Claim Is Satirical
Has Walmart announced a plan to offer abortion services? No, that's not true: The creator of a video that made the claim labelled as satirical his "report" that the major retailer would offer abortion services . The claim appeared in a vi
Logically→ COVID-19 vaccines prevent infection in just 12 percent of those vaccinated.
Most COVID-19 vaccines are found to provide protection against the transmission of COVID-19 in around 50 percent of recipients.
Logically→ COVID-19 is not a respiratory disease, but is instead caused by snake venom.
There is no evidence that COVID-19 is caused by snake venom. This claim is based on a number of misinterpretations.
Logically→ A World Economic Forum commercial shows a man suggesting killing a woman’s son to reduce the environmental impact of carbon emissions.
A scene from the TV show Utopia, which aired between 2013 and 2014, was shared with a false narrative as a World Economic Forum commercial.
Logically→ Hepatitis in children is caused by breastfeeding mothers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
There is no clinical evidence that hepatitis in children is caused by the COVID-19 vaccines or by vaccinated breastfeeding mothers.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Disinformation ‘Czar’ Did NOT Say She Wants ‘Trustworthy Verified People’ Like Herself To Be Able To ‘Add Context’ To Other People’s Tweets
Did White House disinformation "czar" Nina Jankowicz say she wants "trustworthy verified people" like her to be able to "add context" to other people's tweets? No, that's not true: Her clipped comments from January 2021 were taken out of