You may have seen them on a friend's Facebook wall or in your mailbox. Because poisons are becoming more and more common with news, writing 20 Minutes helps you sort out the true from the false.
1. Coronavirus, from a laboratory in Wuhan? Back to the rumor
We take stock of this viral theory.
1. The coronavirus, created and patented in the United States in 2003? It's wrong
An American patent has given rise to baseless claims on social networks.
2. Beware of this video of a helicopter crash, unrelated to the death of Kobe Bryant
These viral images do not show the accident that resulted in the tragic death of the former Lakers star.
3. A look back at three intoxics that marked Brexit
Let's take a quick look at some misleading statements that have marked debates in the UK in recent years.
4. We checked François Fillon's claims on France 2
To verify if the facts advanced by the unsuccessful Republican (LR) candidate for the 2017 presidential election were correct.
5. Sending receipts by email, is it really greener?
A bill says so, but the reality is more nuanced.
6. Watch out for this intoxication on Bill Gates and the coronavirus
A prediction is attributed to him, wrongly, in relation to the coronavirus which currently prevails in China.
7. An electric car charging station powered by diesel? Yes, but...
The photo, viral, is authentic, but forgets important details about the context of this installation.
Bonus: Discover our “Oh My Fake” issue dedicated to Greta Thunberg
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