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A planetary alignment on January 25, 2025

Social media users are very interested in space and planets etc. As a result many social media posts regarding them can be seen. But some of these circulated posts are misleading and here is an inquiry about such a misleading social media post. Social Media Posts. There are social media posts circulating stating that all […]

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An explanation about the mandatory registration of mobile phone IMEI numbers!

Many posts were shared on social media stating that the mobile devices have been blocked which does not have the approval of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), so that they cannot be operated in Sri Lanka. We decided to check the credibility of this news. Social Media Posts A post was shared […]

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Viral Picture Comparing Donald Trump’s Inauguration Crowd Sizes in 2017 and 2025 Is Misleading

A viral image circulating on social media claims to compare the crowd sizes at Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration with his supposed 2025 inauguration. The image, shared widely on platforms like X and Facebook, allegedly shows a stark difference, with the 2025 crowd appearing significantly smaller. Social Media Claims The Telegraph’s X account shared two photos […]

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New currency notes printed by the Central Bank after the appointment of the current government?

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In the last months, after the current government was appointed, there was a lot of discussion in the society and on social media regarding the printing of money. Before this heat subsides, photos are being published on social media claiming to be new notes, and we have taken steps to […]

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Fact Check: Image of LA house surviving wildfires was created by AI

During ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, a viral image circulated showing a lone house standing unburned among burned-down homes in the surrounding area. The image was shared with claims that it captured the aftermath of these wildfires. Social Media Posts Social media users widely shared the image of the house, claiming it showed the aftermath of […]

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Will China Sell TikTok’s U.S. Operations to Elon Musk? Understanding the TikTok Situation in the U.S.

TikTok is a popular social media platform worldwide, particularly among teenagers and young people who use the app to create and share short videos in various new formats. TikTok has tens of millions of users in the United States and has become a significant space for content creators to generate income, build a follower base, […]

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