Fact checks
There are many reasons why women may lose their hair, but drinking coffee is not one of them! MediaSmarts' teen fact-checker Fenna noticed a slew of posts on social media offering health advice to girls and women. Here are the steps she took to verify the claim, which you can also use when you're online!
Whoa, are we going to have to stop eating maple syrup? Teen fact-checker Lukas was having breakfast while scrolling online when he saw a video about a maple syrup shortage in Canada. He decided to fact-check the claim. Good thing he did because while the reserves are low, experts say we won’t have to worry about it running out any time soon. Watch to hear Lukas explain.
Yes, scientists have discovered a black hole that is eating the equivalent of one sun per day. This claim was so extraordinary that it caught the attention of teen fact-checker Dida who just had to verify it. There is nothing to worry about, but it must have quite the appetite! Nom, Nom, Nom.