A widely shared story claims that a 19-year-old woman from Mineiros, Goiás, Brazil, gave birth to twins who have two different biological fathers. The report has been repeated by international outlets and social media posts, often framed as a “one-in-a-million” case that surprised doctors worldwide. While this claim is true, the way it spreads online […]
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A viral claim asserts that children “inherit all of their intelligence from their mother,” often referencing simplified headlines claiming “science proves intelligence comes from mom.” These posts regularly attract large engagement because they appear to offer an easy genetic explanation for a complex trait. However, our investigation found that this claim is an oversimplification and […]
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A viral post claims that scientists are close to curing baldness and reversing gray hair with a new injectable drug called ABS-201, made by the biotech company Absci. The post presents this as a major scientific breakthrough that can wake up inactive hair follicles and restart hair growth from the roots. However, our investigation shows […]
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In October 2025, social media platforms erupted with claims that NASA had confirmed Earth now possesses two moons, a celestial companion destined to orbit our planet until 2083. However, our investigation found that this claim misinterprets scientific data, NASA did not announce that Earth has two moons. Social Media Posts A viral claim circulating on […]
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A viral video showing a glass of water resting calmly on a table aboard China’s Tiangong space station sparked a wave of conspiracy theories. Some viewers argued that if the video were truly filmed in microgravity, the water should have floated out of the glass or formed blobs. Based on this misunderstanding, they claimed the […]
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Recent social media posts claim a total solar eclipse would occur on August 2, 2025, described as the longest eclipse of the 21st century with six minutes of darkness. These posts also mention another eclipse in 2027. Based on data from astronomical authorities, the 2025 eclipse claim is inaccurate. However, a significant total solar eclipse […]
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A flurry of sensational headlines and viral posts has stirred public curiosity, claiming that NASA has discovered a “Super Earth” planet sending mysterious signals from 154 light-years away. However, the viral claim is misleading. Social Media Claim Multiple social media users has shared posts with the claim that NASA has discovered a “Super Earth” planet […]
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Social media users are very interested in space and planets etc. As a result many social media posts regarding them can be seen. But some of these circulated posts are misleading and here is an inquiry about such a misleading social media post. Social Media Posts. There are social media posts circulating stating that all […]
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November 3, 1957, is an important date in the calendar of history because Laika, Russia’s mongrel dog, set off into space on Sputnik 2. Laika, one of the strong symbols in the early years of the space race, is remembered as a token of man’s determination to set out into the cosmos. A stray from […]
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Recently, a viral video claiming to show an Australian scientist jumping from space has been circulating on social media. The post asserts that the scientist jumped from a height of 128,000 feet, completing a journey of 1,236 km in just over 4 minutes. Social Media Posts The video accompanying the post shows a person in […]
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