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dutch09

Aug 26, 20212 min read

Do You Really Need to Drink Eight Glasses of Water a Day?

The origin of the statement is unknown. Claim: You must drink eight glasses of water (about two liters) a day to maintain a healthy...

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dutch09

Dec 30, 20202 min read

Were Medieval Greatswords Immensely Heavy?

Claim: Medieval greatswords were very heavy—sometimes up to 25 pounds! Rating: FALSE Explanation: It is common to hear that Medieval...

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dutch09

Nov 7, 20202 min read

Were Arizona Votes Marked With Sharpies Rejected?

A fact-checker's work is never done. (Image courtesy of nypost.com.) Claim #1: In Arizona, ballots marked with Sharpies were rejected...

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dutch09

Nov 3, 20202 min read

Is Glass a Liquid?

Myth or not? (Image courtesy of cdn11.bigcommerce.com.) Claim: Glass is a liquid, not a solid. Evidence of this is seen in that Medieval...

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dutch09

Nov 3, 20203 min read

COVID-19: Less Deadly Than the Flu?

A common myth these days. (Image courtesy of geopoliticalfutures.com.) Claim: COVID-19 actually has a lower death rate than common...

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