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False: "U.N. calls for decriminalizing sex with minors.” The International Commission of Jurists published a set of legal principles in March about applying a human rights-based approach to criminal law on matters involving sex, reproduction and other areas.It did not call for decriminalizing adults having sex with minors, nor does it mention the topic. A U.N. official and human rights experts said the principle being wrongly characterized refers to applying criminal law to similarly aged adolescents in which one may be under the legal age of consent. (Source: PolitiFact)

False: In April 2023, Twitter CEO Elon Musk designated U.S. President Joe Biden's personal Twitter account as a business account with a community flag. Advertisment: About this rating On April 20, 2023, Twitter posts began to make claims about Twitter CEO Elon Musk changing the verification status of U.S. President Joe Biden's personal Twitter account. It came after the social media platform began removingblue checkmarks from le (Source: Snopes)

Partly False: Babies shouldn’t have solid food until age 1 Fact check: Babies can start eating solid food at 6 months old, but breastfeeding still encouragedShow Caption Hide Caption This baby's reaction to trying a lemon for the first time says it all This baby tried a lemon for the first time. “A baby’s gut should not touch solid food until after 1 year old,” reads the post. Experts say babies can be introduced to solid food after they reach certain milestones that typically happen by the time they’re 6 months old. Fact check: Giving water to babies is unsafe before 6 months, can lead to brain damage, deathNelson recommended starting with “soft and mushy” pureed food to help a baby ease into eating solid food. Babies who are introduced to solid food get nutritional benefits and improve their sensory and oral motor development, according to the Kennedy Krieger Institute. (Source: USA Today)

False: People can breathe underwater by 'separating the hydrogen and oxygen' in your mouth Fact check: Humans can extract some oxygen from water, but not nearly enough to breatheShow Caption Hide Caption Scientists discover pristine reef off Galapagos islands Scientists have newly discovered a deep-sea coral reef in previously unexplored waters off Ecuador’s Galapagos islands. Like our page to get updates throughout the day on our latest debunksOur rating: FalseHumans cannot breathe underwater. Attempting to breathe underwater as a human can cause drowning. "As the fish opens its mouth, water runs over the gills and blood in the capillaries picks up oxygen that’s dissolved in the water," the article says. That doesn't mean humans can use them to extract a sustainable amount of oxygen from water, though. (Source: USA Today)

False: Apeel produce coating can cause eye injuries and allergic skin reactions Fact check: Apeel produce coating edible, considered safe by FDAShow Caption Hide Caption Avocado tester seeks to reduce global food waste The OneThird avocado ripeness tester tells the fruit's readiness for eating, joining other devices introduced at the CES gadget show this year to reduce global food waste. An Instagram post making the same claim using the same document was liked more than 1,000 times before being deleted. The ingredients in the coating have been recognized by the Food and Drug Administration as safe. Produce coating made from plantsApeel Sciences, based in California, produces a plant-based solution called Edipeel it says keeps produce fresh longer. In North America, the coating means consumers and retailers don’t have to throw away produce as quickly. (Source: USA Today)