Monthly Archives: April 2021

Influencer video full of untrue vaccine claims

A viral video made by influencer Kate Shemirani, posted on Facebook, makes a number of false claims.  The six-minute clip contains many unsubstantiated statements—including several that Full Fact has checked in the past. This article does not address every claim made in the video, including those made about specific individuals.  Here’s a look at seven… Read More »

Donkey being carried out of compassion, not self-preservation

An image of a person in military uniform carrying a donkey has been widely shared on Facebook. The caption with the image reads: “Soldier carrying donkey through a minefield. If the donkey was free to wander as it pleased, it would likely detonate a charge and kill everyone. During difficult times, the jackasses need to… Read More »

35 Easy And Healthy Dinner Ideas For Kids

Parents jokingly say that the most challenging part about raising kids is deciding what’s for dinner. While it’s funny, there’s also a lot of truth to it. Kids can be picky. They love something one day and despise it the next. They also don’t care if something is healthy or not. And good luck ever… Read More »

Prince Philip did not dress up in a bearskin for a prank

A famous photograph of the Queen smiling beside Prince Philip dressed in a bearskin hat has been widely shared on Facebook since the Duke of Edinburgh’s death. The photograph is real, but the accompanying story about Prince Philip dressing up as a prank is not. The text on the Facebook post claims: “Philip decided to… Read More »

Bill Gates has not bought Telegram

An Instagram post includes a screengrab of what appears to be a report from US TV network Fox News, claiming Bill Gates had bought the messaging app Telegram. The text above the screengrab states: “Bill Gates has just purchased the Telegram app in order to retain control of what information people can share, think and… Read More »