Did the Canadian government leave a dumpster full of rocks in downtown Ottawa to provoke violence during the "Freedom Convoy" protests? No, that's not true: The owner of the company that owns the dumpster confirmed with Lead Stories that
Snopes→ Does Video Show a Snake on an AirAsia Plane?
In February 2022, a video that appeared to show a snake moving its head above airline passengers quickly spread across Reddit, TikTok, and Twitter.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – A Facebook post cries foul at Washington Post headline, but COVID-19 data supports the journalism
Says a Washington Post headline and graphic about COVID-19 deaths are misleading.
Snopes→ Did Ted Cruz Compare Politicians to ‘Austin Powers’ Characters?
Some people think these tweets are real; but actually they are jokes, and Ted Cruz did not make them.
Full Fact→ Offer of Santorini holiday ‘reward’ returns to Facebook
A post offering a free holiday to Santorini in Greece is being widely shared on Facebook, but appears unlikely to be genuine. The post from an account called Santorini Travel says: “We're going to celebrate our grand opening by doing something sp
Truth or Fiction?→ Britney Spears vs. Somali Pirates Meme
On February 9 2022, a “fun fact” meme explaining that the music of pop star Britney Spears was used to repel Somali pirates in 2013 appeared on Imgur: Spears was shown at the top left of the meme, and a group of men in a small boat, arms r
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No, the COVID-19 vaccine is not increasing child mortality in England
In England, “official data shows children are up to 52 times more likely to die following COVID-19 vaccination than unvaccinated children.”
Snopes→ Did a Flock of Birds Crash into the Ground in Mexico?
Birds of a feather fall together.
PolitiFact→ Kevin Nicholson – Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial candidate Kevin Nicholson jumps gun on calling ballot drop boxes illegal
"The use of ballot drop boxes and ballot harvesting is illegal.”
Snopes→ Russian Gallery Says Guard Added Eyes to Avant-Garde Work
It said the damage can be repaired.
Full Fact→ Germ theory is not ‘a lie’
Text in an image being shared on Instagram claims that “germ theory is a scientifically proven lie”. It also states that “all illness is formed internally” and “experiments have proven that humans cannot pass disease from
Snopes→ Cage-Free Chicken Campaign Scores Surprising Success
In a decade, the percentage of hens in cage-free housing has soared from 4% in 2010 to 28% in 2020.
Full Fact→ Picture of tractors in the Netherlands has nothing to do with Canada ‘freedom convoy’
A number of posts on Facebook shared earlier this month falsely claim to show a major road in the Netherlands clogged with tractors “yesterday”. Some of the pictures include references to the current road blockades caused by “freedom
Snopes→ Koala Declared Endangered As Disease, Lost Habitat Take Toll
Koalas were declared officially endangered in eastern Australia as they fall prey to disease, lost habitat and other threats.
Health Feedback→ The COVID-19 vaccines don’t weaken the immune system and are unrelated to the HIV VB variant
REVIEW In February 2022, there was a proliferation of social media posts claiming that the COVID-19 vaccines destroy the immune system (see here, here, and here). On occasion, these posts are accompanied by additional claims stating that the recentl
Snopes→ Biden Dog Commander to Make TV Debut During ‘Puppy Bowl’
The German shepherd will appear with Biden's wife, Jill, in a video message about pet love during Sunday's broadcast of “Puppy Bowl XVIII” on Animal Planet.
PolitiFact→ JB Pritzker – Pritzker’s Mostly Correct About Illinois’ Vaccination Claims
“A larger percentage of Illinoisans have been vaccinated than in any other Midwestern state.”
Poynter→ C.S. Lewis didn’t write, ‘They believed blindly everything they heard or read in the papers. They gave up their freedoms.’
C.S. Lewis, the late author of books including “The Chronicles of Narnia,” has been credited with penning a passage that predates the pandemic by about 80 years but might sound […] The post C.S. Lewis didn’t write, ‘They belie
Logically→ Vitamin D supplements protect against COVID-19.
Though high vitamin-D levels have been linked with less severe COVID-19 infection; however, the supplement doesn't protect against the virus.
Washington Post→ Viral article that unleashed ‘crack pipe’ firestorm relied on assumptions
The Washington Free Beacon did not specifically ask whether an administration plan would fund crack pipes, so it's unclear if this ever was under consideration.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Of Navy Chaplain Revealing U.S. Military Is ‘Waging War Against Satanic Forces’
Was a U.S. Navy chaplain named Drew d'Auguste present at the execution of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and could d'Auguste attest that the U.S. military is "waging war against Satanic forces"? No, that's not true: The claim was published
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: COVID Vaccines Are NOT Experimental Gene Technology — They ARE Fully Authorized
Are COVID-19 vaccines experimental gene technology that is still under development? No, that's not true: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom says none of the vaccines authorized in the U.K.
Snopes→ Trump Backer, 4 Others Charged with Voter Fraud in Wisconsin
One of the people charged indicated she had voted for Trump and told investigators to look into cheating because “they took it away from Trump,” according to the complaint.
Snopes→ CVS Email Scam Promises ‘Exclusive Reward’ with ‘Confirmation Receipt’
The "From" email address in this message doesn't inspire much confidence.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Judge Did NOT Order Ottawa Police To Return Seized Fuel Taken During ‘Freedom Convoy’
Did a judge order the Ottawa Police Service to return all the fuel they seized during demonstrations related to the Canadian "Freedom Convoy"? No, that's not true: According to Canadian officials, no such court order was found. The claim
AllSides→ ‘Mostly False’ Free Crack Pipes: How ‘Fact-Checkers’ Debunked Reality … Again
https://www.dailywire.com/news/mostly-false-free-crack-pipes-how-fact-checkers-debunked-reality-again E
Snopes→ The $500 Capital One Gold Card Email Is a Scam
"We are pleased to announce you've been selected," the message said.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, Bob Saget didn’t predict his death
Says Bob Saget predicted his death
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
Snopes→ Capitol Rioter Gets Prison As Feds Reach 100 Sentencings
A Seattle man who punched two police officers during last year's riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to six months imprisonment on Thursday.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Requesting a chargeback probably isn’t the best way to 'get back' at GoFundMe
Requesting a chargeback is “a better way to get back at” GoFundMe.
PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No, the COVID-19 vaccine is not increasing child mortality in England
In England, “official data shows children are up to 52 times more likely to die following COVID-19 vaccination than unvaccinated children.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Bulldozer known as ‘Killdozer’ was dismantled in 2005 after Colorado attack
“Got the old killdozer loaded up heading for Ottawa.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Yes, COVID-19 deaths have reached their highest numbers in a year
A graphic shows a Washington Post headline about COVID-19 deaths reaching highest totals in a year is false or misleading.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Girl Scouts not linked to Planned Parenthood or politicians
Girl Scouts support "Planned Parenthood and pro-abortion politicians."
PolitiFact→ WATCH: DeSantis, monoclonal antibodies and the FDA: What's effective?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the FDA was blocking the use of "lifesaving" monoclonal antibody drugs "without a shred of clinical data." Mostly False.
PolitiFact→ JD Vance – JD Vance wrongly says ATF is illegally tracking gun sales
“Joe Biden uses the ATF to illegally track your gun transactions.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Viral video is a simulation, does not depict a real grand jury proceeding
“A grand jury trial begins into crimes against humanity" involving a fabricated coronavirus pandemic.
PolitiFact→ Sean Spicer – No, The White House isn’t spending $30 million on crack pipes. Here’s what’s really going on
The Biden administration “is spending $30 million on crack pipes.”
PolitiFact→ Troy Nehls – Claim that kids more likely to have access to crack pipes than mask-free education is Pants on Fire!
"In Joe Biden’s America, your children are more likely to have access to a crack pipe than a mask-free education."