Tesco has not reintroduced ‘traffic light’ lockdown measure in its stores
A video showing green and red lights at Tesco Swindon has sparked speculation on social media. Read
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Fact checks of content undertaken as part of Full Fact’s work on the Third Party Fact Checking Programme with Facebook
Video of staged argument about trans plane passenger circulating as if it’s real
The video has been shared across multiple social media platforms. Read
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Missing man hoax appeals for ‘Walter Peters’ recirculate with different photo
The hoax has been posted in community groups across the UK and abroad. Read
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Photo of a man who died in 2014 used in recent hoax appeals for ‘missing’ man
The hoax has been shared in community groups across the UK and abroad. Read
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Health
No evidence cayenne pepper will heal a stomach ulcer
Viral videos show banned naturopath Barbara O’Neill claim that cayenne pepper will heal a stomach ulcer. Like other chillies, it can cause irritation and worsen symptoms for those with the condition. Read
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People cannot live on honey alone
A post spread widely on social media claims that eating honey alone can sustain human life. This would actually lead to serious life-threatening nutrient deficiencies. Read
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Health
Nutritionist makes errors in listing causes of acid reflux
A social media video listing the “only four main causes of acid reflux” doesn’t actually list the chief causes. Some listed aren’t causes at all. Read
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Health
The government does not pay private health companies twice as much as GPs
Claims government spending on private healthcare companies is double GP services aren’t quite right, as non-NHS healthcare spend figures also include money for charities and local councils. Read
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Staring at the sun is bad for your eyes
A social media video features claims about sungazing, including that staring at the sun won’t harm the eyes or cause blindness. This is false. Read
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Search for missing man ‘Frederick Miller’ is a hoax
The hoaxes share a photo of a man with his dog from a 2020 Reddit post. Read
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