5 Facts to Break the Ice

​ MONDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker 1 February 2021 Happy Monday Let’s do this. Five facts in less than a minute or so.

#1: You know that sound when you crack your knuckles? It is likely caused by microscopic gassy bubbles collapsing in on themselves.  ​ Whether cracking them causes arthritis has still not been proven. Read More #2: At 99, actor Betty White is older than sliced bread. ​ According to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the first commercial bread slicer came a few years after she was born. Read More #3: The Black Lives Matter movement was nominated for a 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. ​ A member of the Norwegian parliament submitted the nomination, according to multiple sources.  Read More Got a Fact That Needs To Be Checked?  Let us know if you see a dubious claim or meme in your feed by contacting us! Submit a Tip #4: Barbie Ouija is not a real board game from Mattel or Hasbro. But it is a compelling concept from Mexico City artist Servando Hernandez. The Ouija trademark is actually owned by Hasbro, a competitor of Mattel and the creators of the Barbie brand. Read More #5: Two masks may be better than one. According to Dr. Anthony Fauci. ​ This suggestion was made in response to the discovery of a new strain of the coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Read More You + Us = Snopes The math checks out. Snopes has been around for a long time, but it's still a small business and relies on the support of readers like you. A contribution for as little as $5 a month helps fortify and sustain Snopes' efforts to bring you the truth. Make a Recurring Contribution