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Going vegan may lead to fewer pandemics, but it won’t eliminate them completely
Claim:
“In a vegan world there would be no pandemics. 100% of pandemics are zoonotic in origin.”
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Source: Facebook, Richard Melville Hall (Moby), 2021-03-23 -
IncorrectHow we know Earth is round, not flat: a review of claims and misconceptions about Earth’s shape
Claim:
Observations show that the Earth is flat.
Source: Facebook, TikTok, Social media users, 2024-12-03 -
MisleadingLow amounts of fluoride added to community water not associated with neurotoxicity, contrary to online claims
Claim:
Fluoride is a neurotoxin; community water fluoridation is associated with lower IQ in children
Source: Facebook, Social media users, 2024-10-19 -
European Union: Sanctioned Russian media entities and individuals’ content accessible on Facebook and other Meta services
…are included in this sanctions list. Consequently, broadcasting content from these entities is forbidden in the EU. On May 14, 2024, the European Commission further clarified that the sanctions prohibit…
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UnsupportedNo, a study didn’t establish that tampons are toxic and cause health problems, contrary to social media posts
Claim:
Toxic metals in tampons are causing reproductive health problems like endometriosis and infertility
Source: TikTok, Threads, Social media users, 2024-07-10 -
Now hiring: Science Editor / Fact-checker (FR)
…assist in mitigating the impact of misinformation among users. For example, you can see how Facebook and Instagram label posts containing misinformation here or here. 6 Feb. 2024 Ref. 2024-02/FC/FR…
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InaccurateNinth Circuit Court appeal regarding mRNA vaccines misinterpreted by Infowars and social media posts
Claim:
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines aren’t vaccines, according to court ruling
Source: Instagram, Twitter, Infowars, Social media users, Alex Jones, 2024-06-08 -
UnsupportedThermograms and breast self-exams aren’t adequate substitutes for mammograms
Claim:
Breast self-examinations and thermograms are adequate mammogram substitutes
Source: Facebook, Social media users, 2024-10-01 -
In most cases, electrifying cars reduces their emissions
…assembly. References 1 – International Energy Agency. (2024) Global EV Outlook 2024. 2 – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. (2022) Transport. In: Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change. 3…
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UnsupportedTattoos do carry some health risks, but there is currently insufficient evidence for the claim that tattoo ink causes cancer
Claim:
Tattoo ink contains heavy metals that cause cancer; a zeolite cure can remove these heavy metals from the body
Source: Instagram, Danica Walker, 2024-09-27