Snopes Debunker - A misattributed Neo-Nazi quote, yet another "prediction" from "The Simpsons," and Mitt Romney didn't make that tweet about Jill Biden

​ MONDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Jan. 31, 2022 Today: A misattributed Neo-Nazi quote, yet another "prediction" from "The Simpsons," and Mitt Romney didn't make that tweet about Jill Biden ​ Rep. Thomas Massie Misattributes Neo-Nazi Quote to Voltaire This month, U.S. Rep. Massie, R-Ky., criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, in a tweet that supposedly contained a quote from the 18th century French writer Voltaire.  Dan Evon reports. Read More Fact Checks and Original Reporting Did ‘The Simpsons’ Predict 2022 Canada Trucker Protest? Two different episodes — and some altered audio — were cut together to make this "prediction." Read Story. Is This How Grains of Salt Look Under a Microscope? Yes, but only under a really high-powered microscope. Read Story. No, Mitt Romney Didn’t Say This About Jill Biden Romney supposedly tweeted that the first lady ought to win an Oscar for portraying "an Alzheimer's care giver posing as a loving wife." Read Story. View Latest Fact Checks OnTheIssues Is Here! Snopes' first political newsletter is here! The biweekly newsletter includes healthy chunks of political content from both Snopes.com and OTI. But don’t expect just another wonky newsletter written by Beltway insiders. We’re offering up something refreshingly different. You can expect a touch of snark, a healthy dose of skepticism, and a relentless focus on facts. Subscribe to OnTheIssues News Nadal Wins Australian Open for Record 21st Major Title Nadal set the men’s record for most Grand Slam singles titles after a dramatic 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 comeback win that lasted 5 hours and 24 minutes. Read More Howard Hesseman, Star of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ Dies at 81 Howard Hesseman, who played the radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” and the actor-turned-history teacher Charlie Moore on “Head of the Class,” has died. Read More Brrr! It Got So Cold in Florida, Iguanas Fell from Trees A cold snap in Florida is different than in other places. Read More

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