The term - a chemical name for water - has previously tricked gullible MPs during its long life as a practical joke.

There is no credible evidence that drinking cold water will cause cancer or heart attacks.

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts claims "empirical scientific data" proves humans aren't responsible for CO2 increases.

The false claim has been circulated alongside several other myths about the virus and immunisations.

Sky News host Rowan Dean claims to have data that shows temperatures haven't risen in more than two decades.

A viral video misinterprets data from the CDC to make incorrect claims about the COVID-19 treatment.

The toll from the COVID-19 pandemic hit Europe's largest economy hard during 2020 - but how hard?

As health authorities in Norway try to allay vaccine safety concerns, social media is abuzz with claims about fatalities.

Labor's Mark Butler made the claim while criticising the government for inaction on cleaning up the nation's fleet.

A social media post falsely suggests the Rupert Murdoch-led publisher received $50m from a fund set up to support regional papers.

An unlikely concoction of ingredients is being touted as an effective treatment for the bulging blue veins.

The federal government granted initial financial support for a vaccine developed by the university - but was it worth $700 million?

The actor-director was one of Hollywood's biggest stars in the silent era - and his purported musings have reached a new audience in the internet age.

The US president-elect's son, Hunter Biden, has been investigated for his business dealings in Ukraine and elsewhere.

Many controversial newsmakers have received the title, including the Nazi leader in 1938.

The majority of adverse reactions in recipients were mild, and many were deemed unrelated to the COVID-19 treatment.

Breath-defying garlic is often touted for its protective powers - but could this fermented version be a wonder cure?

The author of the Narnia Chronicles has once again fallen victim to misattribution in a meme.

Facebook posts confuse Australia's public broadcaster with its near-namesake in the US.

An image of a purported CNN story includes the unlikely tip for administering the vaccinations.