Good Enough to Be True

Our occasional Good Enough to Be True stories are intended to highlight social media claims about uplifting news that would earn a True rating on our Truth-O-Meter. See a post that might make a great Good Enough to be True story? Send it to truthometer@politifact.com. We choose claims that pique our curiosity and fit our Truth-O-Meter definition of True.

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mostly false

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All Fact-checks for Good Enough to Be True

Instagram posts
stated on October 8, 2023 in an Instagram post:

“Lego donates model MRI kits to hospitals to help children understand the procedure and reduce their anxiety.”

True

By Sara Swann • October 18, 2023

Instagram posts
stated on August 7, 2023 in an Instagram post:

"Beyonce paid $100K for Maryland Metro to run later following weather delays for her concert.”

True

August 9, 2023

Facebook posts
stated on June 23, 2023 in a reel:

More than “200 dogs showed up and lined up around the block” for a man’s 100th birthday celebration.

True

By Samantha Putterman • July 6, 2023

Instagram posts
stated on April 24, 2023 in a post:

“An 11-year-old boy saved the lives of two people on the same day.”

True

By Gabrielle Settles • June 7, 2023

Facebook posts
stated on February 3, 2023 in a Facebook post:

“If you need Girl Scout cookies this year and don’t have a local troop to support, please consider buying from Troop 6000, which is entirely made up of girls living in NYC’s homeless shelters.”

True

May 8, 2023

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