A turtle was deformed by a plastic ring in the water
The turtle apparently became trapped in the ring when it was younger and grew around it. Read
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Rachael Krishna
Fact Checker (former)
Rachael joined Full Fact in April 2019, having previously worked as a reporter for BuzzFeed News. She worked with the fact-checking team, and has experience and interest in online misinformation and social media.
These are photos of rubbish left after various Glastonbury festivals
Glastonbury festival, like many major events, has a robust cleanup strategy and rubbish policy. Read
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These plants won’t stop you getting pregnant, and some could cause you harm
Plants are not a substitute for contraception. Read
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There is no D-notice blocking reporting on Yellow Vest protests
DSMA notice, or d-notices, are not legally binding and cover a range of general topics related to national security rather than specific events. Read
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The ride shown in this video has been edited to make it appear more complex
A swing capability and an extending top have been added to the drop ride. Read
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There is no evidence to say why this veteran is crying
The identity of the man and reason for his tears have been debated, and remain unclear. Read
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Did only 11 MPs turn up to a debate on adolescent mental health?
The screenshot claiming to show this is from an adjournment debate, an end of day session which does not require a decision to be made by parliament. Read
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This sign saying the tube in summer smells like 16-year-old ham is fake
Like many other viral tube signs, this one is a fake. Read
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These food facts are mostly incorrect or misleading
The video suggests that a number of things about foods are harmful but the claims it makes are mostly incorrect or misleading. Read
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This is not a photo of women of the Red Cross landing at Normandy
The viral photo is actually of women working for the Red Cross arriving in Southern France in 1945. Read
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