Snopes Debunker - Rumors about Pope Francis, a clown stunt bridge collapse, and that video of an inflamed garbage truck

​ MONDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Sept. 26, 2022 Trouble Reading? View in Your Browser Today: Rumors about Pope Francis, a clown stunt bridge collapse, and that video of an inflamed garbage truck ​ Did Pope Francis Say This About ‘Rivers Drinking Their Own Water’? This month, Snopes readers asked about a quote that has been widely shared and falsely attributed to Pope Francis. The quote has several variations, all extolling the virtue of living selflessly. Bethania Palma has more. Read Now Fact Checks and Original Reporting Did 79 Die in a Bridge Collapse While Watching a Clown’s Stunt? "It was just a mad publicity stunt, but as the clown and his geese paddled downstream, the supports of a suspension bridge buckled. Read Story. Is the ‘Garbage Truck Bursts into Flames’ Video Real? A video shows a garbage truck spewing a liquid and bursting into flames after pulling up to a house for a standard pickup. Read Story. Does Photo Show Garlic-Flavored Coca-Cola? Rumors claimed that the product was being test-marketed in Romania. Read Story. Latest Fact Checks News Bargain Hunter Scores 700-Year-Old Medieval Times Document A bargain hunter who went to an estate sale in Maine to find a KitchenAid mixer, a bookshelf or vintage clothing walked away with a 700-year-old treasure. Read More Kipchoge Clocks 2:01:09 for World Record in Berlin Marathon He's done it again. Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge bettered his own world record in the Berlin Marathon. Read More Dow Sinks to 2022 Low As Recession Fears Roil World Markets The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.6%, closing at its lowest level since late 2020. Read More

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