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Extreme heat killed cattle in Kansas, not chemtrails or a food shortage scheme
Thousands of cattle died in mid-June in Kansas — deaths that state officials and animal experts have said were caused by intense heat. But some social media posts are casting doubt on this explanation. “They did not die of extreme
Read moreA conspiracy theory tries to blame Pfizer and Bill Gates for the baby formula shortage
A Facebook post linked several unfounded claims to create one conspiracy theory about U.S. baby formula shortages. “(Pfizer) says do not breastfeed,” the May 17 post said. “Baby formula shortages everywhere. Gates promotes brand new artificial breast milk technology. All within less
Read moreRadio host Stew Peters’ ‘Watch the Water’ film ridiculously claims COVID-19 is snake venom
A new anti-vaccine documentary ridiculously claims that the coronavirus is not a virus, but a synthetic version of snake venom that evil forces are spreading through remdesivir, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and drinking water to “make you a hybrid of Satan.” The
Read moreConspiracy theorist Alex Jones files for bankruptcy amid defamation suits
Facing multiple defamation lawsuits, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is looking for relief by declaring bankruptcy. Three companies affiliated with Jones, including his infamous media outlet InfoWars, have filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
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