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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Most of these claims about glyphosate, vaccines and cancer are misleading
Evidence on whether glyphosate causes cancer seems contradictory and Cancer Research UK says there is some evidence people exposed to very high levels of it could have a slightly increased risk of cer Read
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An image on social media does show Nazi party members turning their backs during a speech
They did so during a speech by a communist politician in the Reichstag. Joseph Goebbels can be seen in the picture. Read
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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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This comparison of pensions in different countries is misleading
Pension systems differ a lot internationally, so it’s difficult to compare them fairly. Read
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Sadiq Khan’s former law firm did consult on the defence of someone convicted in relation to 9/11
Back when he was a human rights lawyer, Sadiq Khan’s then-law firm consulted on the defence man who was later convicted of conspiring with the 9/11 attackers. Read
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There aren’t human foetal cells in lots of popular snacks and drinks
The cells (which are cloned from an aborted foetus) are not used as flavourings, but used in flavouring development. All but one company named said they didn’t work with the company in question. Read
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More context is needed for these “facts about immigration”
The image makes claims about the number of foreign-born NHS doctors, Brits living abroad and whether immigrants are more likely to claim benefits. 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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Not all these claims about fluoride are accurate
We factchecked a series of claims about fluoride, from whether it was used by the Nazis to sedate prisoners to whether it calcifies your pineal gland. Read
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