When a social media post claims that a common household oil can destroy cancer cells overnight, it travels fast. The idea is simple, the ingredient familiar, and the language sounds scientific enough to seem credible. A viral claim spreading across Facebook and Instagram asserts that peppermint essential oil can “destroy” or “eliminate” human throat cancer […]
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A viral video circulating on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram claims that an electric vehicle rider was killed after a transformer fell while parking near it, warning people not to park EVs near electrical equipment. Our investigation found this misleading on two counts: the transformer did not fall, and the vehicle has not been identified as […]
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A viral image circulating on social media claims to show U.S. President Donald Trump bowing his head toward Chinese President Xi Jinping while the two leaders shook hands during their recent meeting in Beijing. The image has been widely shared on multiple social platforms. However, available video footage and press photographs from the meeting indicate […]
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A claim circulating widely on Facebook and other social media platforms alleges that France has entered a nationwide lockdown because of a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. Some posts suggest that the French government has begun imposing COVID-style restrictions and quarantining the public due to fears of human-to-human transmission. The claim […]
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A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that China has removed the name “Israel” from its digital maps. The claim gained major attention during the Israel-Hamas war in late 2023 and has resurfaced repeatedly in 2026. However, after reviewing official Chinese government statements, commercial mapping platforms, and multiple international media investigations, we found […]
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Hantavirus is a group of rodent-borne viruses that can cause severe and sometimes fatal disease in humans. In recent weeks, public attention has increased following reports of a hantavirus cluster linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean, prompting warnings and public statements from the World Health Organization (WHO). Social media discussions […]
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A claim circulating widely across platforms alleges that an Italian scientist has discovered an enzyme capable of clearing arterial plaque and reversing heart disease without the need for surgery. These posts often present the claim as a major medical breakthrough. However, after reviewing scientific literature, clinical trial data, and credible medical sources, we found this […]
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A claim circulating widely on platforms alleges that Russia has officially announced that all future oil and gas deals with Europe will be priced in Chinese yuan. The claim is often framed as a major geopolitical shift away from Western currencies and presented as breaking news. However we found this claim to be misleading. Social […]
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A claim circulating widely on platforms alleges that Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech on state broadcaster CCTV demanding that the United States and Israel relinquish their nuclear weapons to prevent a third world war. The claim has been amplified through viral videos with subtitles presenting this as a recent official statement. However, after […]
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The viral claim circulating on platforms states that honeybee venom can “destroy 100% of breast cancer in less than 60 minutes.” Given the seriousness of cancer treatment and the potential for misinformation to influence patient decisions, this claim requires careful verification. However, a review of scientific studies and expert commentary shows that the claim is […]
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