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In-depth fact checks of viral claims, quotes, and images circulating online.

Fact Check: Are Some People's Chats With Claude AI Publicly Available Online?
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Are Some People's Chats With Claude AI Publicly Available Online?

Recent reports revealed that thousands of conversations with Anthropic's Claude AI were publicly accessible on Google Search. We investigate what actually happened and how a misunderstanding of a common "share" feature fueled fears of a massive data leak.

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Fact Check: Mass Burnout Among Canadian ER Doctors
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Mass Burnout Among Canadian ER Doctors

Amid record wait times and ER closures, we verify the data behind the headlines: Is there a mass burnout crisis among Canadian emergency physicians?

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Fact Check: Is 70MM the Same as IMAX?
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Is 70MM the Same as IMAX?

With Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' dominating the box office, audiences are rushing to buy premium tickets. But is a 70mm screening actually the same thing as IMAX? We checked the evidence.

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Fact Check: Is Superman Actually Canadian? A Look at Canadian Superheroes
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Is Superman Actually Canadian? A Look at Canadian Superheroes

A viral claim says Superman is secretly Canadian, like his famous co-creator, Joe Shuster. We looked into it with Soval’s evidence-based fact checking system to get you the truth. We also dive into the rich history of Canadian superheroes and some of the list might surprise you.

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Fact Check: Is Jimothy the Viral Raccoon Real or AI?
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Is Jimothy the Viral Raccoon Real or AI?

Fact Check: Is the internet's favorite round raccoon, Jimothy, a real animal living in Seattle, or just an elaborate AI creation? We looked into the origins of this viral sensation to separate the genuine wildlife footage from the digital hype.

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Fact Check: Is NASA's Giant Hummingbird Satellite Image Real?
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Is NASA's Giant Hummingbird Satellite Image Real?

Did NASA capture a massive bird etched into the ice, or is it a secret spy satellite? We analyze the official satellite data to reveal the scientific truth behind this viral image.

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Fact Check: Do B12 & Quercetin Gummies Actually Work?
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Do B12 & Quercetin Gummies Actually Work?

Fact Check: Are B12 and quercetin gummies effective health supplements or just candy in disguise? While B12 gummies show proven bioavailability for deficiencies, quercetin claims lack strong clinical proof. We analyze the medical consensus to separate the science from supplement marketing.

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Fact Check: Do Collagen Serums Reduce Fine Lines?
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Do Collagen Serums Reduce Fine Lines?

Fact Check: Do collagen serums actually reduce fine lines? While the beauty industry promises structural wrinkle reversal, clinical evidence is heavily contested. We analyze the data to explain why topical collagen improves hydration, but largely fails to penetrate the dermis to rebuild skin.

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Fact Check: Are Winter Lambs Actually Rejected by Their Mothers?
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Are Winter Lambs Actually Rejected by Their Mothers?

Fact Check: The 2026 hit movie The Sheep Detectives broke hearts with its depiction of the "Winter Lamb"—a tiny, speckled newborn shunned by the entire flock for being born out of season. Audiences are now flocking to the internet to ask: does this actually happen in real life? We checked livestock guidance and agricultural data to separate the cinematic metaphor from the harsh realities of nature.

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Fact Check: Does Your Coffee Contain Insect Fragments?
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Does Your Coffee Contain Insect Fragments?

Fact Check: Are you drinking bugs with your morning brew? Viral social media videos periodically go viral claiming that pre-ground coffee contains a high amount of ground-up cockroaches and insects. We checked official FDA regulations and food science data to see if there is any truth to this stomach-churning rumor.

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Fact Check: Does Magnesium Actually Help You Sleep?
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Does Magnesium Actually Help You Sleep?

Fact Check: The "Sleepy Girl Mocktail" and endless supplement stacks have made magnesium the internet's favorite sleep hack. But can a simple mineral actually cure insomnia and improve your rest? We analyze the latest 2026 clinical data to separate the physiological facts from the wellness hype.

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