Society fact-checks
Infact's fact-checks in Society, newest first. Each links to a full verdict with a 0–100 accuracy score and cited evidence.
- 87 The website discusses changes in U.S. immigration policy under the Trump administration, making the green card process through marriage more discretionary and challenging.
- 52 A Russian ritual advises against washing hair before an exam to prevent losing knowledge.
- 45 The Stop Banderism project is under consideration in the Polish parliament, aiming to protect historical memory related to the Volyn tragedy. Polish President Karol Nawrocki supports the initiative amid tensions with Ukraine over the UPA's memory.
- 52 Mercedes-Benz employees are protesting cost-cutting measures, with 20,000 people participating in Germany. 90,000 employees may lose special payments, and extended working hours without compensation are possible. A car rally is planned as part of the protests.
- 46 The text states that making and reading horoscopes and engaging in fortune telling are illegal in Australia, considered as criminal witchcraft.
- 80 Dutch prisons are being converted into hotels due to a shortage of prisoners.
- 69 Masked men with Confederate flags and Patriot Front logos were seen chanting in Washington, D.C., calling for the removal of immigrants.
- 79 The website reports that the neo-fascist group Patriot Front paraded the Confederate flag in Washington DC on the Fourth of July, led by Thomas Rousseau. The group has been active in various locations and claims involvement in relief efforts in Texas.
- 80 A man from India is filling road holes after his son died in a car accident.
- 56 The website discusses various political opinions and statements from U.S. representatives about democracy, impeachment, and national pride.
- 56 There is a surge in male hate towards women globally.
- 68 Flour makers improved packaging quality and made it colorful in the 1930s when poor people used burlap for clothing during the Great Depression in the United States.
- 50 North Korea employs fashion patrols to prevent individuals from standing out, prohibiting bright makeup, open clothes, and dyed hair.
- 68 Discussion on the challenges of hate speech, freedom of expression, and their impact globally and in Georgia.
- 56 Summer holidays in Austria are impacted by 3.7% inflation, with reduced travel budgets. Many Austrians and Germans modify travel plans due to economic constraints.
- 31 A study shows only 13% of Germans view the economy positively, with 85% seeing it as unsatisfactory or bad. 38% worry about personal situations worsening. Economic problems, migration, and social inequality are top issues.
- 50 Europe's economic indicators lag behind the US in technology, productivity, and income. Mississippi's GDP per capita is comparable to Germany's. The American tech sector drives revenue and wage growth, while Europe experiences a state of comfortable stagnation.
- 55 Various international issues include US–Iran negotiations causing concern in Israel, Poland's debate on migration focusing on Lublin, UK rejecting expanded NATO aid for Ukraine, and job losses in Germany's manufacturing industry.
- 89 Helen and Les Brown were both born on December 31, 1918, married for 75 years, and died in 2013 at age 94, one day apart.
- 30 In Japan, 80% of wives receive their husbands' wages directly into their accounts.
- 50 A 2013 survey reported that 46% of mothers said their husbands cause them more stress than their children.
- 31 The text claims that girls who can't cook are more likely to succeed in their careers.
- 31 The text claims that Malaysia and Singapore stamped 'S.H.I.T' in passports for 'Suspected Hippy in Transit'.
- 52 Investigative actions took place at Macron's residence over potential abuse in state contracts, involving Pantheon ceremonies costing 2 million euros each and awarded to Shortcut Events. Macron may face charges like Sarkozy, and his wife, Brigitte, might fade from public view if he resigns.
- 62 The text reports that a study by LICRA and IFOP found that 46% of the French population has experienced racism, with courts increasingly acknowledging racist insults directed at white citizens. Over half of the victims alter their movements and lifestyle, with visible discrimination noted in sports and culture.
- 52 The text states that the United States has no official language, and most people assume it is English.
- 54 Orbán and Fico appealed to suspend EU sanctions on Russian energy; EU's energy crisis is worsening. The US, Israel, and Iran war is expanding. Trump requested $1.5 trillion for the military. German Easter marches opposed conscription, and there's an increase in military spending.
- 31 The text states that there is an international union of bald people, established in 1965.
- 60 Rüdiger Safranski critiques Germany's 'firewall' policy against the AfD, highlighting polarization and political constraints.
- 54 41% of German youth consider moving, 21% plan to emigrate. Economic and political dissatisfaction, housing issues, and career prospects are reasons. 62% are stressed by European and Middle Eastern wars. 25% vote for the Left Party, 20% support Alternative for Germany.
- 47 Nearly ten million Germans live in unsuitable housing due to a housing crisis, with construction in decline. Families and children are particularly affected, while single individuals occupy large spaces. Experts call for more cost-effective construction measures.
- 50 The text discusses Trump's handling of the Iran war, Tehran's resistance, economic impacts, political conflicts, and tragedies in Israel. It also covers Germany's potential disintegration and associated crises.
- 51 A survey suggests 45% of Muslims in Germany under 40 have Islamist tendencies, with 11.5% holding explicit Islamist beliefs and 33.6% having latent attitudes. There are concerns about radicalization and integration failure. Wolfgang Kubiki proposes a hijab ban.
- 68 Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz affects India's LPG supply, impacting traditional cuisine.
- 84 The website discusses worsening conditions for LGBTQ individuals in Africa, linking them to laws and international influences, especially from the US during Trump's presidency. It mentions specific legal developments in Uganda, Senegal, and Ghana.
- 59 Oshiya is the Pusher profession in Japanese transport due to crowded subways, where a Pusher helps passengers and ensures belongings aren't jammed in doors.
- 50 If current statistics remain the same, 1 in 'n' black men in America would be classified as a murderer within their lifetime, excluding other variables.
- 82 Financial disagreements are cited by approximately 36.7% as a major cause of divorce and considered an early predictor of divorce, surpassing infidelity in some models. By late 2025, 30% of spouses attributed their separation to the global cost-of-living crisis.
