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Fact Check: Acolytes can regrow parts of their brain
# Fact Check: "Acolytes can regrow parts of their brain" ## What We Know The claim that "acolytes can regrow parts of their brain" appears to refer to the regenerative abilities of the axolotl, a typ...
Fact Check: A cult called the Zizians has committed multiple murders
# Fact Check: "A cult called the Zizians has committed multiple murders" ## What We Know The Zizians, described as a cult-like group, have been linked to a series of violent incidents, including mult...
Fact Check: Musk
# Fact Check: "Musk" ## What We Know Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has made significant changes to the platform since his acquisition in 2022. During an all-...
Fact Check: Tucker
# Fact Check: "Tucker Carlson has left Fox News" ## What We Know On April 24, 2023, Fox News announced that it had parted ways with Tucker Carlson, the host of "Tucker Carlson Tonight," which was the...
Fact Check: A crocodile named Gustave killed hundreds of people
# Fact Check: "A crocodile named Gustave killed hundreds of people" ## What We Know Gustave is a notorious male Nile crocodile that inhabits the Ruzizi River and the northern shores of Lake Tanganyik...
Fact Check: Augusto Pinochet conducted a terrorist attack on US soil
# Fact Check: Augusto Pinochet Conducted a Terrorist Attack on US Soil ## What We Know On September 21, 1976, former Chilean diplomat Orlando Letelier and his colleague Ronni Moffitt were killed by a...
Fact Check: Wizards of the Coast sent the Pinkertons after a YouTuber who had gotten some Magic the Gathering cards early and showed them on YouTube
# Fact Check: Wizards of the Coast Sent the Pinkertons After a YouTuber for Early Magic: The Gathering Cards ## What We Know In April 2023, a YouTuber known as oldschoolmtg published videos showcasin...
Fact Check: Puerto Rico has a larger population than some US states
# Fact Check: "Puerto Rico has a larger population than some US states" ## What We Know As of 2024, Puerto Rico's estimated population is approximately 3,203,295 according to the [U.S. Census Bureau ...
Fact Check: Morbius, Madame Web, and Kraven the Hunter have all been critically and commercially panned
# Fact Check: "Morbius, Madame Web, and Kraven the Hunter have all been critically and commercially panned" ## What We Know The claim that "Morbius," "Madame Web," and "Kraven the Hunter" have been c...