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27 Mar 2011 10:01

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World: That “10 million times” number at Fukushima? An error, guys.

  • what The high level of radiation reported by TEPCO was a huge freaking error, and in reality, the level is much lower.
  • how The worker taking the test freaked out, apparently — wouldn’t you? — before doing a backup test to confirm.
  • reaction A TEPCO spokesperson apologized. “The number is not credible,” said  Takashi Kurita. “We are very sorry.”  source

11 Jul 2009 10:46

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World: Don’t believe this Xinjiang riots death toll number

  • 184 have reportedly died, but that number may be way off source

22 Jun 2009 09:57

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World: The current death toll and arrest count in Tehran; numbers may fluctuate

  • 13+ people have been confirmed killed by Iranian TV; other reports have the number much higher
  • 457+ people were arrested for vandalizing property in the city by Iran policia and Basij militia source