Depopulation projections a dystopian fantasy - Australian …
WEBJul 13, 2021 · The Statement. A social media post claims that a “major military industrial corporation” projected Western populations would be cut in half by 2025 “inexplicably”, with the post linking the dire prediction to “future biological warfare” following the COVID-19 pandemic.. The text claims the projections were “discovered in 2014”, pointing to the post’s comments for “photo ...
Claim of 10,000-year-old Tibet library find not worth paper it’s ...
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · The Statement. A Facebook post claims that secret manuscripts uncovered in a Tibetan monastery detail more than 10,000 years of human history.. The February 8 post features an image of a man staring up at a wall of shelves stacked with piles of scrolls. The text reads, “Library found in Tibet with 84,000 secret manuscripts (books) which include the history of humanity of over 10,000 years!”
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Dubai sheikh’s words lost in translation with viral quote
WEBApr 26, 2021 · The Verdict. The quote beginning “my grandfather rode a camel” has been widely attributed to the late Sheikh Rashid of Dubai. His biographer told AAP FactCheck the sheikh’s son repeated the anecdote to him in the context of a discussion about Dubai’s oil reserves and future economic needs, not in the context implied by the post.. The second half of the purported quote concerning ...
No, this is not ‘the real reason’ Australia Day is celebrated on ...
WEBFeb 24, 2020 · The Verdict. Based on the evidence, AAP FactCheck found the Facebook post makes several inaccurate or misleading claims. The claim that Australia Day “does not celebrate the arrival of the First Fleet” is wrong according to a history professor, the Australia Day Council and Tourism Australia.
Unhappy feet: Cleansing foot patch claims are toxic tosh
WEBOct 1, 2021 · A widely shared video claims that sleeping with herb-infused patches on the soles of your feet will rid the body of harmful toxins. The Facebook video claims that using Nuubu patches “may improve your sleep quality and overall wellbeing – all within a five-day detox course”. The video details how “micro toxins” accumulate in the ...
Modern ceremonies claim misleads on Indigenous history
WEBMar 28, 2023 · Professor Timothy Rowse, an expert in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture at the Australian National University, said the claim is misleading if it does not acknowledge the ceremonies draw on, and adapt, timeless customs. “Indigenous Australian traditions are living,” Prof Rowse said in an email.
Do Australia’s politicians enjoy lavish pension perks?
WEBDec 7, 2020 · A Facebook post claims that Australia’s treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, enjoys a far more generous superannuation scheme than the general public while purportedly trying to defeat plans that would deliver higher benefits for all. The November 24 post includes a screenshot of a tweet which includes two photos of Mr Frydenberg below its text.
Jet fuel ‘hoax’ fails to get off the ground
WEBJan 7, 2021 · A meme alludes to a so-called “jet fuel hoax”, claiming that passenger planes run almost entirely on compressed air despite half the cost of airfares purportedly going towards the cost of fuel. The text in the meme reads: “Today, 50% of the price of a plane ticket is said to pay for the fuel required. However, the truth is, commercial ...
Australian-US eagle comparison doesn’t fly
WEBNov 1, 2021 · According to an Australian Facebook post comparing the American bald eagle and the Australian wedge-tailed eagle, the antipodean raptor is “the largest eagle in the world” while its US counterpart is “one of the smallest eagles” and “basically a glorified seagull” that “only eats fish.”. However, experts told AAP FactCheck that ...