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No Proof Salt Lamps Have Health Benefits
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14th April 2021
No Proof Salt Lamps Have Health Benefits
The Claim : Through the power of negative ions, Himalayan salt lamps have a plethora of health benefits.
Fake
Dejywan Floyd is Not George Floyd's Brother
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14th April 2021
Dejywan Floyd is Not George Floyd's Brother
The Claim : Dejywan Floyd is George Floyd’s brother.
Fake
Commotion: Vaccines and Worsened Periods
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14th April 2021
Commotion: Vaccines and Worsened Periods
The Claim : People inoculated with a COVID vaccine may have a more difficult menstrual cycle.
Commotion
Broccoli May Combat Some Air Pollution Toxins
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14th April 2021
Broccoli May Combat Some Air Pollution Toxins
The Claim : Eating broccoli or drinking broccoli juice can filter out the toxic substances in polluted air.
Misleading
Miscaptioned: Photo of Queen Elizabeth Crying
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13th April 2021
Miscaptioned: Photo of Queen Elizabeth Crying
The Claim : Queen Elizabeth was shedding tears during her recently deceased husband’s funeral.
Misleading
Video of Doctor Saving an Infant in 2019 Goes Viral
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13th April 2021
Video of Doctor Saving an Infant in 2019 Goes Viral
The Claim : A doctor saved the life of a Palestinian girl who stopped breathing after suffering a respiratory tract blockage and was on the verge of dying.
Misleading
Pete Buttigieg Didn't Mean THAT Kind of Cruising
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13th April 2021
Pete Buttigieg Didn't Mean THAT Kind of Cruising
The Claim : Pete Buttigieg announced that “cruising” should resume this summer.
Commotion
No Evidence of Hot Springs Serial Killer
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13th April 2021
No Evidence of Hot Springs Serial Killer
The Claim : There is a serial killer on the loose targeting women in Hot Springs, Arkansas. 
Misleading
10K Daily Steps Not Required for Health
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13th April 2021
10K Daily Steps Not Required for Health
The Claim : 10,000 steps a day are needed to stay healthy.
Misleading
Portland Murder Rate Up, But Not 1600
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13th April 2021
Portland Murder Rate Up, But Not 1600
The Claim : The Portland murder rate is up 1600%.
Misleading
Suspicious: Allegations of Sexual Assault at Freeman Coliseum
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13th April 2021
Suspicious: Allegations of Sexual Assault at Freeman Coliseum
The Claim : Over 2,000 children have been sexually assaulted at the Freeman Coliseum immigrant detention center.
Suspicious
US Recommends 'Pause' for J&J Vaccine
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13th April 2021
US Recommends 'Pause' for J&J Vaccine
The Claim : The U.S. has paused use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
True
A Vaccine Did Not Cause DMX's Death
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12th April 2021
A Vaccine Did Not Cause DMX's Death
The Claim : The COVID-19 vaccine caused DMX's death.
Fake
Misleading: Michigan Voter Roll Purge
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12th April 2021
Misleading: Michigan Voter Roll Purge
The Claim : Michigan, a swing state in the 2020 election, removed 170,000 from its voter reel; this caused then-candidate Joe Biden to win the state.
Misleading
Heart Disease Overall Leading Cause of Death
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12th April 2021
Heart Disease Overall Leading Cause of Death
The Claim : COVID-19 is the leading cause of death in the U.S.
Selective
Yahoo Answers is Shutting Down
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12th April 2021
Yahoo Answers is Shutting Down
The Claim : Note: Misbar will sometimes conduct satirical fact-checks for fun. This is one such fact-check.On May 4th, 2021, Yahoo Answers will be shutting down.
Commotion
Background Checks Required at Some Gun Shows
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12th April 2021
Background Checks Required at Some Gun Shows
The Claim : No background checks are required at gun shows.
Selective
Tonto Dikeh Is Not a UN Ambassador
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11th April 2021
Tonto Dikeh Is Not a UN Ambassador
The Claim : Tonto Dikeh was appointed as UN Ambassador.
Fake
Viral Image Does Not Show Putin's House
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11th April 2021
Viral Image Does Not Show Putin's House
The Claim : Images circulating of a futuristic building on stilts in the middle of a forest show Russian President, Vladimir Putin's house.
Fake
Volcano Rescue Efforts Do Not Exclude Unvaccinated Evacuees
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11th April 2021
Volcano Rescue Efforts Do Not Exclude Unvaccinated Evacuees
The Claim : Rescue efforts for evacuees fleeing the volcanic eruption on St. Vincent Island exclude people who are unvaccinated.
Suspicious