2551: Debunking - Revision history

81.179.199.253: /* Explanation */ Get the punc. correct, punk! ;)

2026-02-12T00:25:31Z

‎Explanation: Get the punc. correct, punk! ;)

Elizium23: child star

2026-02-11T23:35:55Z

child star

Elizium23: clarify; cleanup

2026-02-11T23:33:14Z

clarify; cleanup

Elizium23: tin foil hat

2026-02-11T23:31:20Z

tin foil hat

Elizium23: quotes

2026-02-11T23:27:10Z

quotes

Elizium23: per talk

2026-02-11T23:26:46Z

per talk

Elizium23 at 23:24, 11 February 2026

2026-02-11T23:24:31Z

Elizium23 at 23:13, 11 February 2026

2026-02-11T23:13:45Z

Elizium23 at 23:12, 11 February 2026

2026-02-11T23:12:18Z

Elizium23: shortened this out. See talk. Until anyone can make a solid connection back to the actual material.

2026-02-11T23:11:17Z

shortened this out. See talk. Until anyone can make a solid connection back to the actual material.

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 However, because the headline references ''photographs'' to debunk the claim, the news article is apparently talking about the number of microwave ''ovens'' in his office. Either there is some miscommunication between the conspiracy theorists and debunkers, or the original claimant was fixated on Fauci's office appliances for some reason. Or they thought Fauci really liked microwave ovens.
-The vague phrasing also implies that the number of microwaves pictured may be larger than most people would consider "normal" for an office, and that the article is defending that large number as "normal". Since microwaves are not typical office equipment{{Citation needed}}, most offices will only have one or two microwaves in the break room, though someone with a private office (as Dr. Fauci has) might bring one of their own to have more privacy while eating.
+The vague phrasing also implies that the number of microwaves pictured may be larger than most people would consider "normal" for an office, and that the article is defending that large number as "normal". Since microwaves are not typical office equipment,{{Citation needed}} most offices will only have one or two microwaves in the break room, though someone with a private office (as Dr. Fauci has) might bring one of their own to have more privacy while eating.
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 | Fact check: Singer Billie Eilish was born ''years'' after the TWA Flight 800 explosion

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 | Fact check: Singer Billie Eilish was born ''years'' after the TWA Flight 800 explosion
-| A link between {{w|Billie Eilish}} (born December 2001) and the {{w|TWA Flight 800}} crash in July 1996. No malicious or terrorist activity was found by the investigation, but {{w|TWA Flight 800 conspiracy theories|conspiracy theories abounded}} in its aftermath. Eilish's lyrics and videos often explore death and macabre themes, such as [https://youtu.be/-PZsSWwc9xA?si=TJ6Xk1CTdNbWsYCK a prominent "fallen angel" motif].
+| A link between {{w|Billie Eilish}} (born December 2001) and the {{w|TWA Flight 800}} crash in July 1996. No malicious or terrorist activity was found by the investigation, but {{w|TWA Flight 800 conspiracy theories|conspiracy theories abounded}} in its aftermath. Eilish's lyrics and videos often explore death and macabre themes, such as [https://youtu.be/-PZsSWwc9xA?si=TJ6Xk1CTdNbWsYCK a prominent "fallen angel" motif]. Eilish was only 14 years old when she began her career and has been well-known as a child star, so this link is shown to be particularly absurd.
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 | Vaccinated people can remove their hats without trouble by tugging upward, say doctors

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 | AP photos show that Dr. Fauci's office contains a normal number of microwaves
-| That {{w|Anthony Fauci}}'s office is subject to excessive microwaves, possibly an attack against Dr Fauci or as a weapon employed by him against visitors. In 2021, Fauci was the head of the {{w| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases}} and chief medical advisor to President Trump. He was seen as the public face to the COVID-19 response in that country.
+| That Dr. {{w|Anthony Fauci}}'s office is subject to excessive microwaves. In 2021, Fauci was the head of the {{w| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases}} and chief medical advisor to President Trump. He was seen as the public face to the COVID-19 response in that country.
-An early conspiracy theory proposed that newly-installed 5G towers for mobile network access were emitting harmful "microwaves" that caused the infections. Conversely, [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9794489/#sec4 a study concluded] that heating food in microwave ovens was an excellent method of deactivating such a type of coronavirus.
+An early conspiracy theory proposed that newly-installed 5G towers for mobile network access were emitting harmful "microwave" radiation that caused the infections. Conversely, [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9794489/#sec4 a study concluded] that heating food in microwave ovens was an excellent method of deactivating such a type of coronavirus.
 US diplomats have been altering their lives due to rumors of a {{w|Havana syndrome}}, which are unexplained health problems and symptoms that some blamed on a hypothetical microwave weapon of unknown design. Microwave radiation is blamed by a number of conspiracy theories for health problems or manipulation of the public, giving rise to the {{w|tin foil hat}} meme.
 However, because the headline references ''photographs'' to debunk the claim, the news article is apparently talking about the number of microwave ''ovens'' in his office. Either there is some miscommunication between the conspiracy theorists and debunkers, or the original claimant was fixated on Fauci's office appliances for some reason. Or they thought Fauci really liked microwave ovens.
 The vague phrasing also implies that the number of microwaves pictured may be larger than most people would consider "normal" for an office, and that the article is defending that large number as "normal". Since microwaves are not typical office equipment{{Citation needed}}, most offices will only have one or two microwaves in the break room, though someone with a private office (as Dr. Fauci has) might bring one of their own to have more privacy while eating.
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 An early conspiracy theory proposed that newly-installed 5G towers for mobile network access were emitting harmful "microwaves" that caused the infections. Conversely, [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9794489/#sec4 a study concluded] that heating food in microwave ovens was an excellent method of deactivating such a type of coronavirus.
-US diplomats have been altering their lives due to an unexplained {{w|Havana syndrome}}, an early theory for which has been use of a microwave weapon. Microwaves can be part of a number of conspiracy theories ranging from health problems or manipulation of the public. However, because the headline references ''photographs'' to debunk the claim, the news article is apparently talking about the number of microwave ''ovens'' in his office. Either there is some miscommunication between the conspiracy theorists and debunkers, or the original claimant was fixated on Fauci's office appliances for some reason. Or they thought Fauci really liked microwave ovens.
+US diplomats have been altering their lives due to rumors of a {{w|Havana syndrome}}, which are unexplained health problems and symptoms that some blamed on a hypothetical microwave weapon of unknown design. Microwave radiation is blamed by a number of conspiracy theories for health problems or manipulation of the public, giving rise to the {{w|tin foil hat}} meme.
 The vague phrasing also implies that the number of microwaves pictured may be larger than most people would consider "normal" for an office, and that the article is defending that large number as "normal". Since microwaves are not typical office equipment{{Citation needed}}, most offices will only have one or two microwaves in the break room, though someone with a private office (as Dr. Fauci has) might bring one of their own to have more privacy while eating.
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 | CNN investigation: Santa's skin is dry and healthy this year, with the same amount of oil as before
-| {{w|Santa Claus}} is suffering from oily skin, which can cause acne. Skin conditions may be caused by a diet of whisky, cookies and milk, causing parents to feel guilty for leaving treats on the fireplace overnight. CNN appears to tacitly reveal that Santa Claus is a real person, or just keeping up the {{w|kayfabe}} for children, in the tradition of {{w|Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus}}.
+| {{w|Santa Claus}} is suffering from oily skin, which can cause acne. Skin conditions may be caused by a diet of whisky, cookies and milk, causing parents to feel guilty for leaving treats on the fireplace overnight. CNN appears to tacitly reveal that Santa Claus is a real person, or just keeping up the {{w|kayfabe}} for children, in the tradition of "{{w|Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus}}".
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 | (Title text) Mark Zuckerberg has only neutral feelings toward Peppa Pig, who he understands is a fictional character, and he blames the coronavirus pandemic on other factors.

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 | Steering wheels will work normally on Dec 12th; make left and right turns as usual
-| Faults (perhaps due to failures in the power steering system), triggered for example by solar storms, latent software bugs, a deliberate software hack, or some unknown phenomenon, will cause cars to steer erratically on that date. Superstition may be blamed for such rumors.
+| Faults (perhaps due to failures in the power steering system), triggered for example by solar storms, latent software bugs, a deliberate software hack, or some unknown phenomenon, will cause cars to steer erratically on that date. Superstition may be blamed for such rumors, or deliberate malice, inducing people to reverse their steering gestures and lose control.
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 | CNN investigation: Santa's skin is dry and healthy this year, with the same amount of oil as before