HEADLINES Video Does NOT Show Animation Of Human Vaccination. US Flag Code DOES Specify Key Attributes Of The Banner, And What The US Flag Should Look Like. Iran Did NOT Attack USS Liberty Off Coast Of Bahrain In April 2024. Jason Aldean Did NOT Say 'Straight Day Of Visibility Concert Is Happening'. Meme Listing Countries That Forbid Mail-In Voting Is NOT Fully Accurate. All Protein Powder Is NOT Made From Maggots. Sun And Moon WILL Align Briefly In Path Of Totality During April 8, 2024, Eclipse. ---------------------------------------------- bottyfast: Another seven things that didn't happen. Stay tuned! 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: Video Does NOT Show Animation Of Human Vaccination -- It's 2014 Depiction Of Viral Material Infecting Bacteria To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/04/fact-check-video-does-not-show-animation-of-human-vaccination.html 04 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: So, Botty, what's the real story here? Does a video shared on Instagram show what happens when a person is "injected" with a vaccination, thus offering evidence for detoxification supplements? botty: No, that's not true: The video originally was posted to YouTube in 2014 by a creator who describes his videos as being for "science fiction work, personal work and play." According to the description on the 2014 video, it is an artistic rendering of a common type of virus known as a bacteriophage. artiefast: How do you keep finding all this? botty: It only infects bacteria species, as they invade and replicate within E. coli cells. An infectious disease expert told Lead Stories that there is "no scientific basis" that the supplements referenced in the 2024 post of the video can "clean out your blood and liver" to "get rid of the heavy metals," as the caption claims. artiefast: Remember folks, always fact check before sharing videos claiming to be medical evidence. And remember, when it comes to health advice, always consult a professional! SEGMENT 06 Fact Check: US Flag Code DOES Specify Key Attributes Of The Banner, And What The US Flag Should Look Like To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/04/fact-check-us-flag-code-does-specify-key-attributes-of-the-us-flag.html 06 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: People say you shouldn't believe everything on the internet. But here's a question. Does the U.S. flag code fail to specify important attributes of the U.S. flag, like where the "blue field" should be located and how thick the stripes should be? botty: No, that's not true: Through the inclusion of an executive order, the flag code contains a diagram of exactly what the flag should look like. artiefast: I did not know that. botty: The flag code is usually invoked in reference to the display of or respect toward the flag, not its appearance. artiefast: Remember folks, before sharing information about the U.S. flag, make sure to double-check the facts and maybe even take a peek at that diagram in the flag code! SEGMENT 08 Fact Check: Iran Did NOT Attack USS Liberty Off Coast Of Bahrain In April 2024 -- US Military Has No Such Ship To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/04/fact-check-iran-did-not-attack-uss-liberty-off-coast-of-bahrain-in-april-2024.html 08 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Hey Botty, please explain something to me. Did Iran attack the Navy vessel USS Liberty off the coast of Bahrain in April 2024? botty: No, that's not true: The U.S. Navy does not have an active ship by that name at the time of writing, and there were no reports of any other U.S. vessel being hit by Iranian missiles as of April 2, 2024, the day the claim was initially made. artiefast: Glad someone did the research! botty: The last American military ship with that name was heavily damaged in an Israeli strike in 1967 during the Six-Day War. artiefast: Remember folks, always fact check before sharing information about historical events or military actions. It's important to verify the date and location before spreading any news. SEGMENT 10 Fact Check: Jason Aldean Did NOT Say 'Straight Day Of Visibility Concert Is Happening' To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/04/fact-check-jason-aldean-did-not-say-straight-day-of-visibility-concert-is-happening.html 10 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Have you heard about this next one, Botty? Did country music star Jason Aldean say a "straight day of visibility concert" is happening? botty: No, that's not true: This article originated from a website that labels itself satire. artiefast: Is there more info? botty: The site has a disclaimer that describes it as part of a network of "parody, satire, and tomfoolery." There is no evidence to support the claim that Aldean said this. artiefast: Remember folks, always double check your sources before sharing news, especially if it sounds too good to be true! SEGMENT 12 Fact Check: Meme Listing Countries That Forbid Mail-In Voting Is NOT Fully Accurate -- Especially As To Citizens Living Abroad To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/04/fact-check-list-of-countries-where-mail-in-voting-is-not-allowed-is-not-fully-accurate.html 12 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Hey Botty, I've heard you've been looking into this. Does a meme about mail-in voting correctly describe which countries forbid it? botty: No, the list is misleading regarding some countries, lacks context in some cases and is inaccurate in at least one case by including Japan, which does allow mail-in voting as of April 2024. artiefast: Thanks for that! botty: Many of the countries listed allow absentee or mail-in ballots for citizens who are living outside the country during an election, but not for voters within the country. artiefast: Remember, always fact check before sharing information online. Just because it's in a meme doesn't mean it's accurate! SEGMENT 14 Fact Check: All Protein Powder Is NOT Made From Maggots -- Video Shows Only One Product In South Korea To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/04/fact-check-all-protein-powder-is-not-made-from-maggots.html 14 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: OK, what about this one? Does a viral video on Facebook prove that all protein powder is made from maggots? botty: No, that's not true: The footage captures a single facility in South Korea that produces mealworm flour for human consumption. artiefast: More people should know that. botty: Most types of commercially available protein powder in the United States is made from other ingredients such as milk or plants. artiefast: Well, looks like we won't be adding any mealworm flour to our smoothies anytime soon! Remember, always double check your sources before freaking out about protein powder ingredients. artie: That's all folks! botty: Please like, share and follow!