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Artist's reconstruction of an ancient Martian river entering a lake amid barren rocky terrain.
Science & Space

Is it true that Mars used to look like Earth?

Ancient Mars had rivers, lakes and water-shaped landscapes. That supports a limited Earth-like comparison, but not a confirmed reconstruction of an Earth-like planet.

Verdict
Misleading
Verification confidenceMedium
Australia's outline beside the Moon's disk at a comparable scale, with Australia's east-to-west span slightly wider.
Science & Space

Is it true that Australia is wider than the Moon?

Yes. Australia spans almost 4,000 km from east to west, while the Moon is about 3,480 km across. The comparison concerns width, not total surface area.

Verdict
True
Verification confidenceHigh
Illustration of a prehistoric inlet in the Tokyo region, with submerged lowlands and wooded hills above the water.
Science & Space

Is it true that Tokyo used to be underwater?

Parts of present-day Tokyo were submerged during a prehistoric rise in sea level, but describing the entire Tokyo area as underwater is misleading.

Verdict
Misleading
Verification confidenceHigh
A glass of milk beside a chili-spiced dish and fresh red chili peppers.
Science & Space

Does milk help with spicy food?

Yes. Experiments show that milk can reduce chili-induced mouth burn. Both skim and whole milk can help, although temperature and composition affect the response.

Verdict
True
Verification confidenceHigh
A domestic cat rubbing its head against a person's hand.
Science & Space

Is it true that cats see humans as cats?

Cats use familiar feline social behaviors with people, but this does not prove they think humans are cats. Research documents communication, not that belief.

Verdict
Unverified
Verification confidenceMedium