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False claims that Great Western Railway is giving away a year’s free travel for £1.69 spread online again

Many people have shared a post promoting a fake Great Western Railway promotion on Facebook.Source

WTF Fun Fact 13613 – First Chimeric Monkey

Researchers have made the first chimeric monkey. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13613 – First Chimeric Monkey appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

A few Good Men (Film) Facts

When it comes to legal films with military courtroom settings, A Few Good Men ranks up there. Featuring acting heavyweights such as Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise, and Kiefer Sutherland, the movie is a massive success. Written by Aaron Sorkin, it started out as a stage play, which was later adopted for TV. Keep reading to…… Read More »

TED (Conference) Facts

When someone says, “It’s time for a TED Talk,” usually, it’s not something to look forward to. Many find it boring, scary, or a waste of time. On the contrary, many find some of the topics shared by the actual TED conference educative, entertaining, and inspiring; they are willing to pay an arm and a…… Read More »

10 Fun Facts About Art

Art isn’t just about brushes, canvases, and classical masterpieces; it’s a world brimming with fascinating stories, quirky happenings, and sometimes, outright hoaxes. From thefts motivated by love rather than greed to art so abstract it’s mistaken for an everyday object, the art world is full of surprises. Here are ten amusing and intriguing facts about… Read More »

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Three Parliamentary constituencies have majority Muslim populations, not 30

A Channel 4 News report claimed Muslims “make up the majority” in more than 30 constituencies.Source

Faked video of Bella Hadid circulates on social media

A clip supposedly showing Ms Hadid addressing the 7 October attacks in Israel is a manipulated version of a video taken in 2016.Source

Video does not show pro-Palestinian protest in France

The clip, shared on social media, was filmed in Brazil and actually shows a crowd of football supporters accompanying a team bus to the stadium.Source

Experts warn against ‘recycling’ Halloween pumpkins in woodlands

Woodland organisations warn pumpkins can be harmful to wildlife and ecosystems.Source

‘Dead Gazan body miraculously texting’ is actually Thai child in Halloween costume

A photo of a child wearing a body bag costume has been shared as evidence of an attempt to misrepresent what’s happening in Gaza. But the picture was taken in Thailand last year.Source