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education1 month ago•58 min saved

15 Classroom Facts That Turned Out to Be Wrong

BuzzFeed's crowd-sourced list highlights 15 widely taught school facts that later research debunked, spanning taste maps on the tongue, Pluto’s planetary status, credibility of .org sites, Rosa Parks’s narrative, the food pyramid, glass as a flowing liquid, left-brain/right-brain myths, fat-focused dietary advice, T. rex lips, the Midnight Ride, pyramids built by slaves, Brontosaurus taxonomy, behavior genetics, exoplanet prevalence, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel colors—each item is explained with updated science or archaeology to show how our understanding has evolved.

via BuzzFeed|

#debunked #education #history

health6 months ago•0 min saved

Dark Chocolate: A Healthy Treat for Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure

While dark chocolate is often promoted as a health booster capable of alleviating issues like high blood pressure and depression, the best research suggests that these claims are not supported by strong evidence, and many studies may be biased or inconclusive.

via The Economist|

#cocoa #dark-chocolate #debunked

health6 months ago•4 min saved

CDC to fund study on vaccine-autism link despite prior disproof

The CDC plans to fund a study at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate the discredited link between vaccines and autism, despite extensive research showing no connection. The funding process is unusual, and the study has faced criticism from autism research groups and experts, emphasizing that vaccines do not cause autism and that the rise in autism diagnoses is due to other factors.

via Disability Scoop|

#autism #cdc #debunked

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Robert Downey Jr. and Ryan Reynolds' Alleged Feud Debunked

Rumors of a clash between Robert Downey Jr. and Ryan Reynolds on the set of Avengers: Doomsday are false; TMZ confirms they have never met in person and share a friendly relationship. The story was part of internet speculation, with no credible evidence supporting the claim of a fight or reshoots involving Downey. The film features numerous stars and is scheduled for release in December 2026.

via ComicBookMovie.com|

#avengers-doomsday #debunked #entertainment

politics7 months ago•0 min saved

Trump's Baltimore Crime Remarks Spark Political Tensions

A video has debunked Donald Trump's claim that Maryland Governor Wes Moore called him the 'greatest president,' with Moore confirming the conversation never took place.

via The Washington Post|

#army-navy-game #debunked #politics

entertainment10 months ago•2 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Clint Eastwood Interview and Statements

A viral interview claiming Clint Eastwood criticized Hollywood was debunked by Eastwood himself, who confirmed the quotes are real but were taken from old interviews conducted over decades, not recent statements. The article was based on a tribute piece that aggregated quotes from past press conferences, leading to confusion about the timing of the comments.

via Variety|

#clint-eastwood #debunked #entertainment

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Uncovering the Truth: Debunking 7 Popular Headphone Myths"

This article debunks seven popular myths about headphones, including the belief that larger drivers always produce better bass, the significance of wide frequency ranges, the effectiveness of "burning in" headphones, the difference between noise cancellation and noise isolation, the impact of gold-plated connectors, and the safety of earbuds versus headphones. It also clarifies that both earbuds and headphones can be harmful to ears if used at high volumes and explains the limitations of active noise cancellation technology.

via Gizmodo|

#anc #audio #debunked

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Sydney Sweeney Sets the Record Straight on Johnny Depp Movie Rumors

Sydney Sweeney and her team have denied rumors of her starring in a movie alongside Johnny Depp, despite a report from film insider Jeff Sneider. Sweeney's camp refuted the claim, with the actress herself dismissing the rumors on social media. Sneider, however, stands by his reporting and suggests that Sweeney's team is misleading in their denial. If true, this would have marked a significant move for Depp's film career following his legal battles.

via TMZ|

#debunked #entertainment #film-industry

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Debunked: Hilarious Memes Mock Viral Picture of Flowers Blooming in Antarctica"

A viral picture claiming flowers blooming in Antarctica due to global warming has been debunked as most images circulating are actually from Greenland. While there are two native vascular plants in Antarctica, their rapid growth due to global warming is concerning as it could lead to non-native plant growth and destabilize the local ecosystem. Netizens reacted with memes and jokes, with some expressing concern about the future and others dismissing global warming as a hoax.

via Sportskeeda|

#antarctica #debunked #environment

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Trump's False Claims and Indictments: A Mockery of Democracy

Former President Donald Trump continues to make false claims about Georgia's 2020 election being "rigged" and "stolen," despite multiple audits, recounts, and failed legal challenges that have consistently shown no evidence of fraud. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Gabriel Sterling, the chief operating officer for the Georgia secretary of state's office, have both emphasized that the election was not stolen and that Trump's claims are baseless. Georgia conducted a statewide recount twice, which confirmed Joe Biden's victory. Trump and his allies filed several legal challenges that were either unsuccessful or withdrawn. Trump now faces criminal charges in Georgia related to his attempts to overturn the election results.

via ABC News|

#2020-election #debunked #donald-trump

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Iran's 'Quantum Processor' Exposed as False Claim

Iran's Imam Khomeini University of Marine Sciences and Technologies has officially retracted its claim of unveiling a "quantum processor" after it was revealed to be a $600 dev board available on Amazon. The university's research vice chancellor admitted that the board was not a quantum processor and clarified that it was meant to address the disturbance of surface vessels' positioning systems for maritime security. The incident highlights the need for better understanding and verification of technological claims before making public announcements.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#debunked #disinformation #imam-khomeini-university

health3 years ago•7 min saved

Heather McDonald's On-Stage Collapse Sparks False Death Rumors

Comedian Heather McDonald's on-stage collapse has been used as anti-vaccine propaganda in the widely debunked film "Died Suddenly." Despite being vaccinated and having no underlying condition, McDonald's collapse has been viewed millions of times on social media, leading to conspiracy theories about her health. The film's producer, Stew Peters, has pushed increasingly bizarre conspiracy theories about the vaccine, including that men who received the MRNA vaccine are infertile and their penises are rotting off. Despite repeated debunking, the lies about the videos featured in the film won't die and even morph into new ones.

via NBC News|

#anti-vaccine #conspiracy-theories #debunked