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Video Shows Climate Change Activists, Not Satanists
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22nd June 2021
Video Shows Climate Change Activists, Not Satanists
The Claim : A video shows a satanic ceremony being held outside of the G7 summit. 
Fake
Florida Baby's Tattoos Are Temporary
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22nd June 2021
Florida Baby's Tattoos Are Temporary
The Claim : In Florida, a six-month-old infant was tattooed and photographed for Instagram photos.
Satire
The Statue of Liberty is Getting a "Little Sister"
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21st June 2021
The Statue of Liberty is Getting a "Little Sister"
The Claim : The Statue of Liberty is getting a little sister.
True
Statue of Liberty Replica Isn't Made from Rubble of Syrian Artist’s Home
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18th June 2021
Statue of Liberty Replica Isn't Made from Rubble of Syrian Artist’s Home
The Claim : This image shows a replica of the Statue of Liberty that a Syrian artist built using rubble from the remains of his home.
Fake
No Evidence Columbia Called Jane Austen Brainwashing Racist Bigot
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14th June 2021
No Evidence Columbia Called Jane Austen Brainwashing Racist Bigot
The Claim : Columbia University staff told North Korea defector Yeonmi Park that writers like Jane Austen “had a colonial mindset… were racists and bigots and are subconsciously brainwashing you.”
Suspicious
Image from Syria Falsely Shared as Gay Men Being Killed in Palestine
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10th June 2021
Image from Syria Falsely Shared as Gay Men Being Killed in Palestine
The Claim : An image that depicts a man thrown off a roof suggests how Palestinians treat the queer community in the Palestinian territories.
Fake
R. Kelly Is Still In Prison
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8th June 2021
R. Kelly Is Still In Prison
The Claim : R. Kelly has been released from prison.
Fake
UNICEF Is Not Testing Porn On Children
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8th June 2021
UNICEF Is Not Testing Porn On Children
The Claim : A new UNICEF report on children’s online activity said that pornography may not always be harmful to children. They conducted this research by watching children view pornography.
Fake
Eric Carle Did Not Disagree With His Publisher Over The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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30th May 2021
Eric Carle Did Not Disagree With His Publisher Over The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Claim : Popular children's book author Eric Carle disagreed with his publisher over the stomachache scene in his book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Satire
NYC Pride Has Banned On-Duty Law Enforcement
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23rd May 2021
NYC Pride Has Banned On-Duty Law Enforcement
The Claim : Organizers of New York City’s Pride celebration have banned police officers from attending or participating.
Misleading
Merriam-Webster's Definition of "Anti-Vaxxer" Has Not Changed
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13th May 2021
Merriam-Webster's Definition of "Anti-Vaxxer" Has Not Changed
The Claim : Merriam-Webster updated their definition of “anti-vaxxer” in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fake
The Dixie Chicks Were Once a Target of Cancel Culture
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5th May 2021
The Dixie Chicks Were Once a Target of Cancel Culture
The Claim : The Dixie Chicks were early victims of “cancel culture.”
Commotion
Israeli Designer May Have Been Vaccinated Prior to His Death
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4th May 2021
Israeli Designer May Have Been Vaccinated Prior to His Death
The Claim : The fashion designer Alber Elbaz died of coronavirus, despite being fully vaccinated.
Suspicious
Virginia is Not Eliminating Advanced Math Classes
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28th April 2021
Virginia is Not Eliminating Advanced Math Classes
The Claim : Virginia intends to eliminate accelerated math in order to achieve equity.
Misleading
Jane Austen is Not Being Canceled
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25th April 2021
Jane Austen is Not Being Canceled
The Claim : Cancel culture and “woke fanatics” have come for Jane Austen.
Fake
Edgar Allan Poe Died in Mysterious Circumstances
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22nd April 2021
Edgar Allan Poe Died in Mysterious Circumstances
The Claim : Edgar Allan Poe died from alcoholism… or rabies… or cooping… 
Suspicious
Toronto Police Did Not Confiscate Aaron Burr's Gun
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22nd April 2021
Toronto Police Did Not Confiscate Aaron Burr's Gun
The Claim : Toronto Police seized the gun Aaron Burr used to shoot Alexander Hamilton.
Fake
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
April Fools: Teletubbies Cryptocurrency
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1st April 2021
April Fools: Teletubbies Cryptocurrency
The Claim : The TubbyCoin BigHugs! Token is a new cryptocurrency from the popular children’s show, Teletubbies.
Satire
Mahershala Ali is the First Muslim To Receive Oscar
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19th March 2021
Mahershala Ali is the First Muslim To Receive Oscar
The Claim : Riz Ahmed is the first Muslim to be nominated for the best actor Oscar.
Misleading