Explorations
Some historical runs from early 2025 preserved for posterity. The tool runs even better on the new models.
Azar Gat Claims
An analysis of Azar Gat's research on warfare in hunter-gatherer societies. Examines evidence suggesting that organized violence was common in prehistoric societies, with debate between "deep roots" and "shallow roots" theories of human warfare patterns.
Do we ingest a credit card worth of plastic a week?
In 2019 a study claimed that we might ingest up to 5g of microplastics a week. That upper level was reported widely, without noting it was an upper level. This log shows the ability of SIFT Toolbox to understand the importance of timeline and chronology when looking at research findings.
Asbestos Snow in Wizard of Oz?
A log of an exploration of whether asbestos was used to make the snow in Wizard of Oz. Has an interesting turn towards the second half of the log, where requesting "another round" of sources ends up overturning the up-to-then prevailing conclusion.
Eisenhower Assassination Claims
Investigation into whether President Eisenhower authorized the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first elected leader. Examines conflicting historical evidence including NSC meeting testimonies, declassified documents, and subsequent historical analyses.
Bread was healthy in the past claims
Examination of the misconception that historical bread was more wholesome than modern bread. Documents widespread adulteration practices in 18th and 19th century bread-making.
Does Gravity "pull"?
Clarification of modern physics understanding of gravity according to Einstein's General Relativity.
258 Million Lives Saved
Fact-checking claims about lives saved by a specific intervention or policy.
Macron Cocaine Claims
Investigation of viral claims about Emmanuel Macron.
Why were there no splashes of bodies in the water?
Analysis of claims about a historical maritime incident.
Miasma Theory Claims
Overview of the historical miasma theory of disease and its appearance in contemporary health discourse.
Cured with Pure Energy
Fact-checking a viral claim about an alternative health cure.