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Bottle of canola oil.

Is Ordinary Use of Canola Oil Dangerous?

Written by:
Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson
Feb 6, 2001 Rapeseed oil has been used for cooking for centuries in Europe, India, China, and Japan.
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Do Automobiles Produce Potentially Cancer Causing Levels of Benzene?

Do Automobiles Produce Potentially Cancer-Causing Levels of Benzene?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 7, 2009 Contrary to online scarelore, automobile components do not emit dangerous levels of cancer-causi ...
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mri images of fetuses

Do These Images Show MRIs of Fetuses?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
May 31, 2022 When science becomes nightmarish.
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Text, Electronics, Computer

No, Walmart Did Not Say in Sept. 2021 That Customers in Canada Would Need Vaccination Proof

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Sep 28, 2021 A bogus meme, presented as an official company announcement, was widely shared on social media i ...
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Person, Human, Lab Coat

Yes, You Still Need a Booster After Being Infected with Omicron

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jan 19, 2022 While timelines vary, everyone agrees that vaccinations only help reduce your chances of infection.
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Betty White died

Did Betty White Say She Got COVID Booster 3 Days Before She Died?

Written by:
David Emery
Jan 2, 2022 The rumor bubbled up out of nowhere on social media.
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Was 2020 a 'Typical Year' for US Deaths Despite COVID-19?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jan 5, 2021 Here's another meme using misleading information to cast doubt on the seriousness of the coronav ...
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deaths from omicron variant

Is It True That No One Has Died with Omicron Variant?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Dec 9, 2021 Early studies indicate the strain may cause less severe COVID-19 symptoms compared to its precur ...
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Person, Human, Glasses

Are People Receiving Vaccines With More Ingredients Than FDA Approved?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Oct 27, 2021 Allegedly, shots contained more than double the ingredients federal regulators OK'd.
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Clothing, Apparel, Coat

Did Fauci Spend Taxpayer Dollars on ‘Cruel and Unnecessary’ Tests on Beagles?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 18, 2021 Allocated government funds for the experiments reportedly totaled more than $1.8 million.
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Person, Human, Glasses

Did Michael Yeadon Say COVID-19 Vaccine Will Kill Recipients Within 2 Years?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
May 5, 2021 The former pharmaceutical employee has spouted widely discredited conspiracy theories.
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Person, Human, Microphone

Joe Rogan (Not a Doctor) Spreads Anti-Vaccine Misinformation

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 28, 2021 Dr. Anthony Fauci called the podcast host's recent comments about young people and COVID-19 vacc ...
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Should Pregnant Women Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jan 27, 2021 This is an excellent question to ask your health care provider.
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Is COVID-19 Being Spread Through Gas Pumps?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 22, 2020 Gas pump handles are one of many common objects that could be contaminated, so consumers should ...
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Person, Human, Lab

Did the CDC Recall PCR COVID-19 Tests Because They ‘Failed Full Review’?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jul 28, 2021 Social media posts alleged the tests were revoked after receiving the “most serious type of reca ...
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Clothing, Apparel, Art

Did University of Fla. Lab Find ‘Dangerous Pathogens’ on Kids' Masks?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jul 27, 2021 At least six masks reportedly tested positive for potentially dangerous pathogens.
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Furniture, Laundry, Clinic

Did a South African Woman Give Birth to 10 Babies at Once?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jun 10, 2021 Gosiame Thamara Sithole made headlines around the world in June 2021.
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Word

Are COVID-19 Tests Sterilized With a Chemical Linked to Cancer?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Apr 14, 2021 Expected 2020 federal limitations on ethylene oxide emissions were paused in response to the pan ...
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Suit, Clothing, Overcoat

Did Fauci Fund ‘Gain of Function’ Research, Thereby Causing COVID-19 Pandemic?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
May 20, 2021 Statements made by Fox News host Tucker Carlson furthered theories that a manipulated virus spil ...
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Guitar, Leisure Activities, Musical Instrument

Did Eric Clapton Say He Feared Never Playing Guitar Again After COVID-19 Vaccination?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
May 19, 2021 The 76-year-old musician reportedly wrote that he should have “never gone near the needle.”
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