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Rete Ovarii: The 'New Organ' That's Been Known Since 1870
Viral posts say scientists just found a new organ in the female body. The rete ovarii was described in 1870. What's new is what mouse studies suggest it does.
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History·13 MIN READVerdict: Partly true
Alessandro Moreschi: The Last Castrato and His 1902 Recordings
In 1902 Alessandro Moreschi made the only solo recordings of a castrato. The viral post is mostly right, but the tradition lasted about 360 years, not 500.
Technology·11 MIN READ
Disney Songs vs. Meta Glasses: Does the Copyright Trick Work?
A viral tip says to play Disney songs if Meta smart glasses are filming you. Copyright filters rarely stop the video, but the joke behind it lands hard.
Current Affairs·10 MIN READVerdict: Unproven
Stillborn Calves and a Texas Data Center: What's Actually Known
A viral post says every calf on a Texas farm has been stillborn since a data center was built. The claim traces to one unnamed rancher, and it has shifted.
Public Health·11 MIN READ
Matrescence: What Really Happens to Your Body After Birth
A viral post on life after birth is mostly right. Here is what the science says about the healing wound, the shrinking uterus, broken sleep and matrescence.
Sports·9 MIN READVerdict: Partly true
Fariba Hashimi: The Afghan Cyclist Behind the Asian Games Silver
Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi won Asian Games silver in 2026. The disguise she wore to train began before the Taliban's return, and explains what she overcame.
Human Interest·10 MIN READVerdict: Partly true
Dandeli Crocodile Canal Case: What Happened to 6-Year-Old Vinod
A viral post says parents threw their deaf son to crocodiles. Police records from Karnataka's 2024 Dandeli case tell a more specific, and sadder, story.
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