Fake news & real news

Nutella can cause cancer because of the high level of GE (glycidyl ester) in the refined palm oil used in the production of Nutella.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is false. GE is formed at processing temperatures above 200ºC (nearly 400ºF). Nutella is processed at much lower temperatures specifically so as to reduce the production of contaminants like GE.

URL: https://examine.com/articles/does-nutella-cause-cancer/

WHO chief declares end to COVID-19 as a global health emergency

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is true.

URL: https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/05/1136367

Obesity killed more people than Coronavirus.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

This was a misleading statistic and Coronavirus remained the greatest threat to public health.

URL: https://www.rebeccaharris.org/coronavirus-fake-news-know-facts

Will Smith used his left hand to hit his chest to make it sound like he hit Rock.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

It is false. Images and videos of the incident, clearly showed Smith’s left hand first in a defensive position as he slapped Rock, then swinging behind him from the momentum of the slap.

URL: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/chris-rock-cheekpads-will-smith-oscars-b2046928.html

Britain prepares to send missiles to Ukraine with a range of up to 300 kilometres, or nearly 200 miles.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is true.

URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/05/08/britain-ukraine-long-range-missile/