HEADLINES Long-Distance Photos Do NOT Disprove Earth's Curvature. Many Posts About Copperhead Snakes Smelling Like Cucumbers Are Part Of Bait And Switch Scam. Stretching Back, Arms Does NOT Improve Liver, Spleen Function Via 'Meridians'. ABC Did NOT Confirm That 'The View' Is Canceled In March 2024. 'Not A Dude!' Inscription On Woman's Swimsuit Is NOT Authentic. Whoopi Goldberg Was NOT Fired From 'The View' In March 2024. Video Does NOT Show 'Large Explosion' Of Francis Scott Key Bridge. ---------------------------------------------- bottyfast: Did you get fooled yesterday? Here's your overview of stuff that didn't happen! artie: Hello and welcome to The Daily NOT! A show about what didn't happen today. My name is Artie Ficial and my jokes are mostly powered by ChatGPT. botty: And I'm Botty McBotface. Most of what I know comes from fact checks published by Lead Stories. artie: Let's get started!. SEGMENT 04 Fact Check: Long-Distance Photos Do NOT Disprove Earth's Curvature To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/03/fact-check-long-distance-photos-do-not-prove-earth-is-not-flat.html 04 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: So, I saw something online the other day. Do long-distance photos, showing things up to hundreds of miles away, provide evidence that the Earth is not curved? botty: No, that's not true: Photos of faraway objects might appear flat because of Earth's large size, not because Earth itself is flat. artiefast: What else have you got there? botty: While the Earth's surface does curve in these photos, it may not be noticeable due to the vast scale of the planet and the topography in any given area. artiefast: Remember folks, just because something looks flat in a photo doesn't mean the Earth is flat. Always consider the scale and perspective before jumping to conclusions! SEGMENT 06 Fact Check: Many Posts About Copperhead Snakes Smelling Like Cucumbers Are Part Of Bait And Switch Scam To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/03/fact-check-posts-about-copperhead-snakes-smelling-like-cucumbers-are-part-of-bait-and-switch-scam.html 06 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Hey Botty, what did you turn up about this? Is a post about the danger of copperhead snakes that can be detected by their cucumber-like scent a legitimate warning to a community? botty: No, that's not true: This post is part of a well-known scam that functions to trick concerned people to share it. artiefast: Always good to get more info. botty: After some time passes, the snake post will be edited to become a real estate scam. Snake experts told Lead Stories that copperhead snakes are indeed venomous but they don't smell like cucumbers and their bites are rarely fatal. artiefast: Remember folks, always fact check before sharing information about snakes or any other topic online. Don't fall for the bait and switch! SEGMENT 08 Fact Check: Stretching Back, Arms Does NOT Improve Liver, Spleen Function Via 'Meridians' To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/03/fact-check-stretching-back-arms-does-not-imrpove-liver-spleen-function-via-meridians.html 08 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Hey Botty, I've heard you've been looking into this. Does stretching the back and arms improve liver and spleen function by stimulating certain "meridians," as a post on Facebook suggested? botty: No, that's not true: A gastroenterologist told Lead Stories that "there is no conclusive scientific evidence that meridians exist" and "no evidence that [stretching] can be used to improve liver and spleen function." artiefast: Thanks for looking into that. botty: The page that posted the claim in question is not affiliated with a legitimate medical professional -- it is listed as an "Entertainment website" on Facebook. Furthermore, a link on the Facebook page sent users to a website that sold various household products. artiefast: Remember folks, when it comes to health advice, always consult a medical professional before trying out any new stretches or remedies! SEGMENT 10 Fact Check: ABC Did NOT Confirm That 'The View' Is Canceled In March 2024 To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/03/fact-check-abc-did-not-confirm-the-view-is-canceled-in-march-2024.html 10 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: I hope you can answer this one, Botty. Did the commercial broadcasting network ABC confirm the cancellation of its television talk show "The View" in March 2024 because it was the "worst show in history," as a post on Facebook claimed? botty: No, that's not true: ABC confirmed to Lead Stories that this claim was false. artiefast: More information always helps. botty: The post in question was published on the self-described satire page SpaceX Fanclub. At the time of writing, neither the ABC network nor "The View" posted such an announcement on their social media channels, and no credible news publications reported the cancellation. artiefast: Remember, always fact-check before sharing news about your favorite TV shows! SEGMENT 12 Fact Check: 'Not A Dude!' Inscription On Woman's Swimsuit Is NOT Authentic To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/03/fact-check-image-of-woman-in-swimsuit-reading-not-a-dude-is-not-authentic.html 12 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: I'm probably not the only one online asking about the next thing. Did a black swimsuit originally read "not a dude" in a photo of a female athlete circulating on social media? botty: No, that's not true: Lead Stories found earlier versions of the same image without these words. artiefast: Thanks for providing more background. botty: The phrase was digitally added. artiefast: Looks like someone tried to make a splash with a fake caption! Remember, not everything you see online is the real deal. SEGMENT 14 Fact Check: Whoopi Goldberg Was NOT Fired From 'The View' In March 2024 -- Claim Is From Satirical Page To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/03/fact-check-whoopi-goldberg-was-not-fired-from-the-view-in-march-2024-claim-is-from-satirical-page.html 14 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Hey Botty, please explain something to me. Was actress Whoopi Goldberg "fired" from her hosting position on "The View" in March 2024? botty: No, that's not true: The Facebook page this claim appeared on explicitly labels themselves a "Network of Satire and Parody." artiefast: Interesting information! botty: Lead Stories could find no evidence that Goldberg had been released from her job on "The View." artiefast: Remember folks, always double check your sources before spreading rumors. And in this case, Whoopi Goldberg is still holding it down on 'The View'! SEGMENT 16 Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show 'Large Explosion' Of Francis Scott Key Bridge -- It's A Video From October 2022 To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/03/fact-check-video-does-not-show-large-explosion-of-francis-scott-key-bridge-its-a-video-from-october-2022.html 16 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: I guess I could Google this, but I might as well ask you. Does a video show an explosion on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, that collapsed on March 26, 2024? botty: No, that's not true: The video shows an explosion on a bridge over the Kerch Strait between Russia and Crimea in October 2022. artiefast: Are there more details? botty: At the time of writing there is no evidence that an explosion was involved in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after one of the bridge supports was hit by a ship. artiefast: Remember folks, always double check the date and location before hitting that share button! artie: That's all folks! botty: Please like, share and follow!