As the Turkish and Syrian border regions were still finding it hard to come to terms with the massive damages and loss of lives due to the powerful earthquake that hit the countries several weeks ago, the Turkish border region of Hatay was hit again by two more powerful quakes of 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude, […]
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After the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, many posts are being shared on social media. Meanwhile, a photo is going viral in which an older man is seen holding a few loaves of bread in front of a collapsed building. It was claimed that this picture was taken after the recent earthquake in Turkey. […]
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Dogs are considered loyal pets who often form a close bond with their master. There are many legacies about the friendship between dogs and humans. However, some of those stories are not true. This is our investigation of such a fabricated story. Social Media Posts Social media posts based on an image try to convince […]
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Everyone knows February 14 is Lovers` Day. However, social media posts went viral among Sri Lanka users, stating that the Buddhist Flag was also introduced on 14th February way back in 1885. Hence, these posts highlighted how the Buddhist communities worldwide should give significance to February 14. Factcrescendo Team looked at the facts behind these […]
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It has been just over a week since the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake, and the number of victims is still rising as rescue workers are battling to find any survivors or remains. In the aftermath of the event, people worldwide have been sharing their support and condolences for the earthquake victims. However, amid the outpouring of […]
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By February 6, more than 36,000 people were killed, and tens of thousands were injured by the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. The event caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure, leaving thousands of people homeless. Several countries sent rescue teams and rescue dogs to Turkey during this massive crisis. However, misleading information has been circulating […]
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The Daily Mirror newspaper reported a few days ago that New Zealand updated its travel advisory status against visiting Sri Lanka and requested that New Zealand nationals exercise “increased caution” in the island nation of Sri Lanka if they wish to travel to Sri Lanka. However, Factcrescendo Team found this to be misleading. What Daily […]
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Social media has made it easier than ever to share information and updates during natural disasters. However, this same convenience has also given rise to a new problem: the spread of misinformation. In the aftermath of an earthquake or flood or any other natural calamity, it is common for people to share videos and images […]
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Kasippu, a locally produced illicit alcoholic beverage in Sri Lanka, has been gaining popularity, especially in regional parts of the island, as liquor prices have risen considerably over the past few months. And with increased taxes, the trend is set to increase. Within such a background, specific social media posts suggest that cans of “kasippu” […]
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According to reports from the time the viral video was shot at a pet cafe in Osaka, Japan, and depicts cats reacting to an earthquake that struck the region on 18 June, 2018. It has nothing to do with Turkey’s recent earthquake. It is commonly believed that animals can detect natural disasters before they occur. […]
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