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Fact Check: The communist government of Romania conducted brainwashing experiments in Pitesti Prison
# Fact Check: "The communist government of Romania conducted brainwashing experiments in Pitesti Prison" ## What We Know The claim that the communist government of Romania conducted brainwashing expe...
Fact Check: The Great Wall of China is not visible from space
# Fact Check: "The Great Wall of China is not visible from space" ## What We Know The claim that the Great Wall of China is not visible from space has been supported by various astronauts and scienti...
Fact Check: Hindu supremacists have attacked and killed peoples in India for eating beef
# Fact Check: Hindu Supremacists Have Attacked and Killed People in India for Eating Beef ## What We Know The claim that "Hindu supremacists have attacked and killed people in India for eating beef" ...
Fact Check: The United Nations Office for Human Rights condemned HAMAS for HAMAS's use of sexual violence.
# Fact Check: "The United Nations Office for Human Rights condemned HAMAS for HAMAS's use of sexual violence." ## What We Know The claim that the United Nations Office for Human Rights condemned Hama...
Fact Check: The Argentine president was once under the thrall of a mystic named Jose Lopez Rega
# Fact Check: The Argentine president was once under the thrall of a mystic named Jose Lopez Rega ## What We Know José López Rega (1916-1989) was a significant figure in Argentine politics, serving a...
Fact Check: Andrew Tate has exploited women and girls
# Fact Check: "Andrew Tate has exploited women and girls" ## What We Know Andrew Tate, a controversial social media influencer, is currently facing serious allegations in Romania, including human tra...
Fact Check: Everyone is welcome in Qatar, except if you’re gay
# Fact Check: "Everyone is welcome in Qatar, except if you’re gay" ## What We Know In Qatar, LGBTQ individuals face significant legal and social challenges. Homosexuality is illegal, with punishments...
Fact Check: Roger Waters defended Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
# Fact Check: Roger Waters Defended Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine ## What We Know Roger Waters, co-founder of the band Pink Floyd, recently addressed the United Nations Security Council at Russia's in...
Fact Check: ISIS hates being called DAESH
# Fact Check: "ISIS hates being called DAESH" ## What We Know The term "Daesh" is an Arabic acronym for the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). This name is reportedly disliked by the group its...