Debunked Archives

Rumors of Fatalities Debunked Amid Harrowing Conditions at 2025 Cape Epic Mountain Bike Race

Cape Town, South Africa — The Absa Cape Epic, often heralded as the “Tour de France of mountain biking,” lived up to its formidable reputation in 2025. By the time competitors reached Stage 3, the race had already taken a toll with its grueling conditions pushing riders to their limits amid searing heat and punishing terrain. Notoriously challenging, the event this year was punctuated by harsh whispers of tragedy that quickly proliferated throughout the race …

Mystery Boom in Joliet: Unfounded Social Media Claims Debunked by Grundy County Sheriff’s Thorough Investigation

JOLIET, Ill. — An uproar on social media over explosive-like sounds shaking homes in Joliet and Grundy County caused a flurry of wild speculations among residents. Claims ranged from moving pictures on walls to potential pipe bombs. However, authorities have discredited these theories following a comprehensive investigation. The initial chaos began on a late Friday evening when local Facebook groups started reporting that unusual booms had their homes rattling. This sparked a surge of activity …

Debunked: No Deadly Bacteria in Ramen Noodles, CDC and FDA Confirm No Health Risks

Amid swirling rumors and social media alarms, there has been a wave of concern regarding the safety of Ramen noodles following allegations that the popular dish could contain a deadly bacteria. Posts circulating on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have sparked widespread unease, with some even claiming multiple fatalities related to these alleged contaminants. What these posts often mention is a dire warning supposedly issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

Bogus Claim of a Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Deaths Debunked

WASHINGTON D.C. – A video posted on Facebook by The People’s Voice claims that a billion people have died since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, suggesting a connection between the vaccine and global population decline. The post’s caption reinforces the claim, stating that 1 billion people worldwide have died from poisoning since the rollout of the COVID-19 jab. Despite being shared over 8,000 times in two weeks, fact-checkers have labeled the claim as false. Data from …