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Can garlic help protect against 2019 coronavirus? Fact Check

Rumours on the Internet advocate eating garlic in order to protect yourself from the 2019 Novel Coronavirus strain and the…

6 years ago
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The “friend’s uncle” list of coronavirus “facts” – Fact Check

A series of "facts" about the 2019 coronavirus strain are spreading across social media that - according to the message…

6 years ago
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Drinking water and keeping throat moist protects against coronavirus? Fact Check

Various warnings circulating social media claim that keeping your throat moist and drinking water regularly will help prevent you from…

6 years ago
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“Human Coronavirus” on back of disinfectant bottles proof cover-up? Fact Check

Videos spreading on social media show various people looking at the small print of anti-bacterial or disinfectant products and highlighting…

6 years ago
  • Election2020

Did Sanders propose 52% tax on people earning $29,000? Fact Check

Viral claims circulating online assert that Bernie Sanders proposes to tax people making $29,000 or over at a 52% rate…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Can Snapchat users opt out of having photos shared with authorities

A claim spreading on social media claims that Snapchat is now legally authorized to provide evidence to authorities if requested,…

6 years ago
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Did insulting article about Caroline Flack appear in teen magazine? Fact Check

A page from what appears to be a magazine aimed at young teenagers featuring late TV presenter Caroline Flack is…

6 years ago
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Do Trojan make renewed, pre-owned condoms? Fact Check

An image spreading online appears to show a pack of Trojan condoms that are advertised as "pre-owned". FALSE The packaging…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Does this image show a tiny baby platypus? Fact Check

An image claims to show a tiny baby platypus held in someone hand. MISCAPTIONED An example is below. why the…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Are sex traffickers using drug laced $100 bills? Fact Check

A rumour claims that sex traffickers are placing drug laced $100 bills on cars parked at shopping malls to incapacitate…

6 years ago