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Thousands of dissected hoaxes in Indonesian and English: the claim, what the fact-checkers found, and the sources to verify it yourself.
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‘Buddha’ Shaped Pears
This story was first published on July 23, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 1, 2018
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Drano Bottle Bomb Warning Message (True)
This story was first published on August 12th, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 15, 2018
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CASE NOW SOLVED – Message Asks For Help to Identify Man Killed By Train in Melbourne
This story was first published on September 12, 2013 A message that has circulated widely via social media for several years asks for help identifying a young man killed by a train in Melbourne, Australia in September, 2012.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 13, 2017
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Facebook Photograph of Man Riding Motorbike Over Children’s Hands
This story was first published on February 10, 2012 A rather disturbing photograph, which has circulated via Facebook since at least 2012, depicts a smiling man riding a motorbike across the outstretched hands of a number of children lying on the ground in a…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 11, 2017
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TRUE – Circulated Warning Claims That Superheated Water In Microwave Can Explode
This story was first published on April 17, 2005
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 21, 2017
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TRUE – ‘Researchers Monitoring Cow Digestion Through Windows in Their Sides’
This story was first published on May 20, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 3, 2017
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TRUE – Target Recalls Potentially Hazardous Easter Egg and Dino Toys
Warnings about potentially dangerous Easter egg toys are currently circulating online. The warnings are valid and parents should take them seriously.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 16, 2017
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TRUE – Circulating Parrot Flower Photographs Depict Real Plants
This story was first published on May 21, 2008
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 4, 2017
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Exploding Windmill Video
Compelling footage of a large wind turbine apparently spinning out of control and then disintegrating has been posted to YouTube and other video hosting sites and is also circulating via email. Some commentators have suggested that the video is faked.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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Indian Arrest Law Chain Letter – Women’s Right to Refuse to Go With Police at Night
This message, which travels via email, blog entries and online forum posts, claims that women have the right to refuse to go to a police station between the hours of 6pm and 6am unless the arresting officer is a woman.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 23, 2017
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Shark Following Kayaker Photo
The photograph is genuine. It was taken from the September 2005 issue of Africa Geographic. This amazing photograph shows a great white shark trailing a man in a sea kayak.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 7, 2017
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Catfish With Basketball Photographs
The photographs are genuine but the location details are false. These photographs of a catfish with a ball stuck in its mouth are genuine. However, the location specified in the description is incorrect.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 30, 2017
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TRUE – Country Music Legend Merle Haggard Has Died
Sadly, the claims are true. Merle Haggard passed away on his birthday, April 6, 2016 at age 79. The news has been confirmed by many credible news and entertainment outlets.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 7, 2016
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TRUE – You Should Update Your Kindle Before March 22nd
The reports are true. Amazon has indeed released a critical update for Kindle Readers and has warned users that the update needs to be applied before March 22.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 12, 2016
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NOT A HOAX – Rock Legend Jon English Has Died
Sadly, the reports are true. Jon English has indeed died after complications following surgery for an aortic aneurysm. The star’s death has been widely reported by reputable news outlets in Australia and across the world.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2016
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TRUE – Apple Recalls Power Adapters
A number of warning messages are currently circulating that claim that Apple has recalled a range of its device power adapters due to a potential risk of electric shock. The claims in the warnings are true. Apple has indeed issued a recall.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2016
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TRUE – Facebook Allows You to Choose A Custom Gender Option
Several people have asked me about circulating claims that Facebook users can now specify any gender designation they want on their profile via a custom gender option. Some have suggested that the claims about a custom gender option might be just a hoax.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2015
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‘If You Lose Your Mobile’ IMEI Retrieval Tip
It is true that, on many mobile phones, you can indeed retrieve the IMEI by keying *#06#. It is a good idea to make a record of this number in case your phone is lost or stolen.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 16, 2015
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MEME – ‘Coke and Pepsi Used as Pesticides in India’
Image: © depositphotos.com/akulamatiau
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 20, 2014
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TRUE – Razor Blades Found on Playground Equipment in East Moline
The claims in the message are true. Local news reports indicate that East Moline authorities discovered around 12 razor blades glued to play equipment in the park. A two-year-old child was cut on the hand.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 26, 2014
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