Videos: 2025
The consensus among public health authorities is clear: drinking raw milk is not safe and it can make you sick! However, teen fact-checker Shreyas noticed a lot of misinformation about this on social media. Watch what steps Shreyas took to verify this claim and when you see a health-related claim, pause and go find the consensus from authoritative sources before sharing!
Teen fact-checker Ethan noticed a viral video of supposed worms found in a bag of mixed nuts. However, evidence is lacking to support the claim. Watch the video to see what fact-checking steps Ethan took and find out what you should do when there is not enough information to confirm or debunk a claim!
No, hanging from a bar won’t make you grow one to three inches a year! However, teen fact-checker Awo noticed this claim which is part of a trend on social media especially among young males called “heightmaxxing.” Watch what fact-checking steps Awo took to verify the claim. As for her media literacy tip for other teens? Look for expert sources so you don’t get fooled!
Yes, tooth-in-eye surgery, an operation that involves implanting part of a tooth into someone’s eye, is a real operation that is still performed today! Teen fact-checker Lukas saw this claim online and wanted to find out if it was true. Watch to find out what Lukas learned about this claim and what media literacy tip he has for using Wikipedia!
No, dragon’s beard candy is not banned despite misinformation online saying that making it will land you in jail today – it will not! Watch how Mila read past the headline to fact-check this misleading post and learn how you can spot click-bait content too!
Although HMPV cases were on the rise in China, experts say there is no risk of an outbreak. Unlike COVID-19, HMPV existed before, and China is just experiencing a normal seasonal influx of cases. Before you wholeheartedly trust social media, watch to see how Tamara fact-checked this claim, and what media literacy tip she has for finding reliable sources.
No, the U.S. will NOT be implementing mandatory facial recognition checks among Canadians to cross U.S borders. Watch how Teen Fact-Checker Nour checks the details and debunks this misleading claim by checking reliable sources to get the real facts.
No, mewing won't reshape your jawline! In case you haven’t heard of this popular social media trend, mewing is a jaw strengthening exercise claiming to give you that desired pop-star jawline. After doing a keyword search and checking reliable sources, teen fact-checker Rory realizes that this is not true at all.
There is no definitive scientific evidence that matcha tea alone can help you lose weight! While some scientific studies show that the antioxidants in green teas such as matcha can lead to increased fat oxidation, many experts say that there hasn’t been enough research done to prove that matcha can single-handedly help you lose weight. Watch to see how Heloise fact-checked this claim, and the media literacy tip she has for finding reliable sources online.
Trump claims that tariffs have caused gas prices to drop significantly across the US, but is it true? Watch teen fact-checker Fenna get to the bottom of the claim using 3 easy steps!
Publishing photos of the Eiffel Tower at night IS technically illegal because it is protected by copyright under French law. However, if the photos are for personal use instead of commercial use, then that’s OK. So no need to delete all your cute travel pics but watch teen fact-checker Rory to learn more and next time you see something unbelievable online, look for professional fact-checkers!
Do not let the rumors fool you: A sixth Twilight movie is not coming out this year, nor is it in the making! Teen fact-checker Sophia noticed several trailers trending that claimed actors were returning to their roles in an upcoming movie. In this video, Sophia fact-checks this viral claim and shares some tips on how to check whether a video is real or not.
In-office red light therapy treatments have been shown to produce some subtle to noticeable results in reducing wrinkles, but at-home treatments might not be as effective. Furthermore, it is not a treatment recommended for teens. Watch how teen fact-checker Lindsay verified this claim and how to find the consensus view when it comes to health claims online!
Dyslexia is a brain-based disorder, not a vision-based one. It is also thought to be a difficulty with processing sounds. Watch how teen fact-checker Chloe looked for expert sources to verify the information in a popular social media post!
No, U.S. President Donald Trump did not vow to grant Biafra independence from Nigeria! However, a popular AI-generated video was circulating on social media some time ago. Watch how teen fact-checker Nour debunked this false post and stay tuned for her media literacy tip on how to spot deepfakes!
The hit Korean show Squid Game is not based on a true story of hostages being held in a bunker in South Korea in 1986, but this claim went viral on social media! Watch how teen fact-checker Heloise debunks this claim and shows you how to spot AI-generated content.
The claim made by U.S. President Donald Trump that the U.S. is subsidizing Canada is false. Watch how teen fact-checker Fenna used companion reading skills to verify this popular claim and stay tuned for her media literacy tip so you know what to do the next time you see a surprising claim online!
A UFO was not discovered near Brazil earlier this year. Sorry, no flying saucer for us to check out! 🛸 It turns out the video was made using AI. Watch how teen fact-checker Tamara used close reading skills to verify this post and find out what media literacy tip she has when it comes to labeling AI content so that you can also stop the spread of false or misleading information!
Yes, artificial intelligence uses a lot of electricity and water, but teen fact-checker Lukas noticed that this post was published by a satirical news website. Watch Lukas explain what you need to know when you come across satire online!
Social media was abuzz when Taylor Swift closed out her international Eras Tour with Toronto as her second-to-last stop, but a giant statue of the American pop star in front of the CN Tower was nothing more than a digital creation and not a new landmark! Watch how Lindsay fact-checked this popular video using companion reading skills.
There was a rare weather event in Saudi Arabia’s desert in November, but local reports say it was a hailstorm that many mistook for snow and fact-checkers say that it was not a historic event despite many sources claiming as much. Watch what steps teen fact-checker Lukas took to verify this popular claim and see what media literacy tip he shares to avoid falling for misleading information online!
Multiple news sources report that while Spain's national weather service did issue a warning about torrential rains, regional authorities did not send out text alerts warning Valencia residents to stay home until after people were already stranded by rising floodwaters. Watch to see what quick steps teen fact-checker Fenna took to verify a video on social media and stay tuned for her media literacy tip!