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Science
No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole
Health
No, you can’t get free Similac or Enfamil baby formula if you call customer service
People can’t get six free cans of baby formula by calling Similac or Enfamil customer service, as social media posts claim.
Sports
No, Kentucky Derby winner Sonny Leon didn’t turn down an invitation to visit the White House
Jockey Sonny Leon didn’t turn down an invitation to visit President Joe Biden at the White House after his Kentucky Derby win, as social media posts claim.
Pop Culture
No, Amber Heard didn’t quote lines from ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ during testimony
Actress Amber Heard did not quote lines from the 1999 movie “The Talented Mr. Ripley” during her testimony in a libel lawsuit, despite social media claims.
Crime
Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.
112 is a European emergency number. No state uses 112 as a highway emergency number, contrary to a viral claim.
Government
No, President Bush did not nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court
Viral memes claim Judge Janice Rogers Brown was the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court, not Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. That’s not true.
Business
Yes, Elon Musk tweeted he would donate $6B to fight world hunger if UN met certain conditions
In 2021 Musk told the UN's World Food Programme that he would donate $6B to solve world hunger if they could share a plan on how they’d spend the money. They did.
Social Media
No, the White House did not announce new plans to change Section 230 after Elon Musk bought Twitter
Section 230 protects social media companies from being sued for most content posted by their users.
Food
Yes, almond milk does contain almonds, but the amount varies by brand
A TikTok video claims there are no almonds in popular almond milk brands. While the amount varies by brand, we can VERIFY they do contain almonds.
Food
No, McDonald’s ice cream does not contain xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs
Ice cream “pup cups” are a popular dog treat. But some online posts warn McDonald’s ice cream has an ingredient toxic to dogs. That’s false.
Food
No, photos of Ferrero chocolate Easter eggs don’t show salmonella
Photos shared on social media claiming to show salmonella on Ferrero chocolate eggs are false. The bacteria cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Government
Fact-checking claims about Tennessee proposed marriage bill and child age
An early version of a marriage bill in Tennessee allowed children of any age to marry. That part has been amended, but other controversial sections remain.
Health
No, you can’t get free Similac or Enfamil baby formula if you call customer service
People can’t get six free cans of baby formula by calling Similac or Enfamil customer service, as social media posts claim.
Sports
No, Kentucky Derby winner Sonny Leon didn’t turn down an invitation to visit the White House
Jockey Sonny Leon didn’t turn down an invitation to visit President Joe Biden at the White House after his Kentucky Derby win, as social media posts claim.
Pop Culture
No, Amber Heard didn’t quote lines from ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ during testimony
Actress Amber Heard did not quote lines from the 1999 movie “The Talented Mr. Ripley” during her testimony in a libel lawsuit, despite social media claims.
Crime
Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.
112 is a European emergency number. No state uses 112 as a highway emergency number, contrary to a viral claim.
Government
No, President Bush did not nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court
Viral memes claim Judge Janice Rogers Brown was the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court, not Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. That’s not true.
Business
Yes, Elon Musk tweeted he would donate $6B to fight world hunger if UN met certain conditions
In 2021 Musk told the UN's World Food Programme that he would donate $6B to solve world hunger if they could share a plan on how they’d spend the money. They did.
Social Media
No, the White House did not announce new plans to change Section 230 after Elon Musk bought Twitter
Section 230 protects social media companies from being sued for most content posted by their users.
Food
Yes, almond milk does contain almonds, but the amount varies by brand
A TikTok video claims there are no almonds in popular almond milk brands. While the amount varies by brand, we can VERIFY they do contain almonds.
Food
No, McDonald’s ice cream does not contain xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs
Ice cream “pup cups” are a popular dog treat. But some online posts warn McDonald’s ice cream has an ingredient toxic to dogs. That’s false.
Food
No, photos of Ferrero chocolate Easter eggs don’t show salmonella
Photos shared on social media claiming to show salmonella on Ferrero chocolate eggs are false. The bacteria cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Government
Fact-checking claims about Tennessee proposed marriage bill and child age
An early version of a marriage bill in Tennessee allowed children of any age to marry. That part has been amended, but other controversial sections remain.
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