Yes, Brazilian prisoners can read books to reduce sentences — but only by 48 days a year
Prisoners can submit up to 12 book reviews a year and reduce their sentences by four days per book read.
Yes, photo authentically shows mammoth skull discovered in Michigan farmer's field
The 2015 discovery provided possible evidence of early human activity in the Wolverine State.
CIA document doesn't prove aliens turned Soviet soldiers to stone — and it was never classified
The story originated from Weekly World News, a tabloid known for fabricating stories.
11 Canadian political claims we've broken down
Many claims spread online ahead of federal elections on April 28, 2025, including rumors about Canadian PM Mark Carney.
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Yes, Bernie Sanders and AOC used private plane for part of 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour
There's only one way to get between Bakersfield and Sacramento in less than an hour.
No evidence Pope Francis said, 'The walls of hospitals have heard more honest prayers than churches'
A version of the beginning of the quote is traceable to a 2014 Pop Sugar "Powerful Quotes" compilation.
No, Trump did not legalize corporal punishment in schools — nor does he have the authority to
Instead, Trump seeks to roll back attempts to fix racial disparities in school discipline, which could extend to inequities in corporal punishment.
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Elon Musk didn't fund robotic legs for injured police dogs
Social media users, mostly on Facebook, shared a story in April 2025 that tech billionaire Elon Musk provided a "huge donation" to fund the project.
What to know about claims Trump denied disaster relief to Arkansas after tornadoes
Trump did not make a major disaster declaration, blocking recovery funds for the state following deadly storm, but the state appealed the decision.