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Long-form dossiers on the hoaxes, deepfakes, and death rumors that go viral — each one stamped with a verdict and printed with every source on the record.

Science & Health

African Tetanus/Polio Sterilization Claims: Recycled Conspiracy Theories Debunked

Comprehensive fact-check of recycled conspiracy theories claiming WHO and UNICEF vaccines caused mass sterilization in Africa.

FILED JAN 2, 2026 · UPDATED JUL 11, 2026 · 15 SOURCES

FALSE ✕

Science & Health

No, Earth Will Not Lose Gravity in August 2026: A 50-Year-Old Hoax Returns

The viral “Project Anchor” claim is a recycled hoax traceable to Patrick Moore’s 1976 BBC April Fool’s prank — supercharged by AI deepfakes and a real solar eclipse.

FILED FEB 18, 2026 · UPDATED JUL 11, 2026 · 60 SOURCES

FALSE ✕

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