Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Snopes Debunker - We looked into rumors about Iranian women in the 70s, NASA astronauts, Freya the walrus, and a CBD gummy endorsement scam

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Today: Rumors about Iranian women in the '70s, NASA astronauts, Freya the walrus, and a CBD gummy endorsement scam

Does Pic Show Woman Cutting Birthday Cake in Iran in 1973?

A popular tweet from June captioned the picture of a woman in a mini-skirt with, "Woman cutting her birthday cake in Iran 1973, 5 years before the Islamic Revolution."

Dan Evon reports.

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Did NASA Warn Astronauts Not to Masturbate in Space?

Some news outlets definitely use sensational and misleading titles to generate clicks. Read Story.

Is Freya the Walrus Sinking Boats in Norway?

She just needs a place to relax. Read Story.

Atlanta Pastor Charles Stanley Did Not Endorse CBD Gummies

Scammers pushing CBD oil and gummies appeared to have first begun using his image and likeness sometime in early 2021. Read Story.

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A volcano on Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, spewing ash and rocks.

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Crews Protect Homes As California Fire Burns Near Yosemite

Some 2,000 firefighters battled the Oak Fire, along with aircraft and bulldozers, facing tough conditions.

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Is This Bug with Wings That Look Like Stained Glass Real?

The iridescent wings on the insect give it a surreal look. Read Story.

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