Is St. Corona the Patron Saint of Epidemics?
Novel coronavirus strain COVID-19 prompted a rumor that a “St. Corona” was the patron saint of epidemics — but that’s not exactly the case.
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Did Justin Trudeau Say That ‘Islam is the Only Way to Improve Life in Canada’?
Facebook users are trying to push xenophobic and anti-Muslim memes to recycle old, long-debunked conspiracy theories about the Canadian prime minister.
MIT Science Professor Accused of Spreading Disinformation Resigns From Science Journal
Theodore Postol stepped down after a top scientific journal announced it would not publish a paper that sharply contradicted findings from a United Nations group.
Did Trump Send a Letter Telling Erdogan, ‘Don’t Be a Fool’?
The letter was sent two days after the United States announced it would not support a group of Kurdish allies.
Did Kurdish Fighters Help the United States During World War II?
U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks defending a major foreign policy decision were quickly refuted by reputable news organizations.
Was a Protest Banner Unfurled at Trump’s Las Vegas Hotel?
A clip that went viral protesting the president’s policy move was computer-generated.
Did Canada Agree to Take in 100,000 Palestinians?
The Canadian government refuted a story that originated with a one-source report out of Lebanon.
Did the Presidents of the United States and France Agree on Inviting Russia Back Into the Group of Seven?
A report relying on an anonymous “senior official” within the Trump administration was quickly contradicted by other news organizations.
Did Lemons Evolve Naturally?
A meme about the “when life gives you lemons” adage claims that the sour citrus fruits were originally created by humans.
Were ‘Muslim Jihadis in Paris’ Arrested for Planning an Attack Three Days Before the Notre Dame Fire?
Soon after the April 15 2019 Notre Dame Cathedral fire broke out, Twitter user @FaithGoldy tweeted that the blaze occurred shortly after the arrest of “three Muslim jihadis” in Paris (archived here): A screenshot of the tweet was subsequently shared by the Facebook page “Freedom From Tyranny” (archived here.) The original tweet linked to an April …