The Most Misleading Claims of April 2026

What haircut did MLK have?

Martin Luther King Jr. typically wore a neat, close-cropped haircut with a prominent mustache styled like a 'butterfly,' but prioritized his mustache over his h…

Did Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun warn US over Strait of Hormuz?

Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun stated that China has trade and energy agreements with Iran and that Chinese naval vessels continue to operate through…

Did US begin blockade of all ships in Strait of Hormuz?

The US began a blockade on April 13, 2026, targeting only ships entering or exiting Iranian ports, explicitly not impeding vessels transiting the Strait of Horm…

Is Saudi Arabia approving Chinese yuan for oil settlement to Europe, East Asia, Africa and South America?

Saudi Arabia has been in discussions with China about yuan-denominated oil trade since at least 2016, with active talks reported in March 2022, but no formal ap…

Did Starmer confirm coordinating with Trump on 30-nation coalition for Hormuz?

UK PM Keir Starmer confirmed discussing military options and logistics for the Strait of Hormuz with US President Trump, and building a coalition of over 30 cou…

Will the Sun swallow Earth in 5 billion years?

In approximately 5 billion years, the Sun will enter its red giant phase and expand dramatically, but whether it will actually swallow Earth remains an open sci…

Did Iran promise to fully reopen Strait of Hormuz after US war?

Iran agreed to allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks under a fragile ceasefire via coordination with its armed forces, but not a full un…

Is Covert Mortality Nodavirus the first marine virus known to infect humans?

The post claims CMNV is 'the first known case of a marine virus infecting humans,' but this is misleading. While CMNV is the first marine virus definitively lin…

Is the UK becoming a prison island under Starmer?

The post claims the UK is 'rapidly becoming prison island under Starmer,' using inflammatory language to suggest mass incarceration. While the UK does face genu…