A video claiming to depict the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has been circulating widely on social media platforms since March 28, 2025. The footage, filmed from a high vantage point, shows two pagodas buried in rubble amidst buildings flanked by two roads. With reports of widespread destruction in cities like Sagaing, […]
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It is a common occurrence that certain incidents circulate on social media in a way that causes unnecessary panic. As a video of crocodiles preying on humans while pretending to be drowning was circulated on social media, we decided to do a fact check regarding that. Social Media Posts A video was circulated in social […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, the mainstream media in Sri Lanka reported that the Adani Group is interested in re acquiring the US $1 billion worth Mannar Wind Power Plant project. They also reported that a bilateral agreement has been reached between the Government of Sri Lanka and Adani Green Energy to purchase electricity […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As political parties prepare for the upcoming local government elections, misleading information about political parties and leaders are being published on social media. This is an investigation we did to find the accuracy of a post that was published in a misleading manner. Social Media Posts : A social media […]
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Just a day after the earthquake that struck Myanmar last week, three images of Buddhist monks and ordinary individuals lying in rows on the floor were widely shared on social media, claiming they were victims of the disaster. This claim received significant engagement from users who expressed sympathy for the supposed victims. However, a reverse […]
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After the earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand last Friday, an image of a child appearing to be trapped under rubble was shared on social media. This led many users to believe that the child was found beneath the debris of a collapsed building following the earthquake. The image quickly gained attention and sparked strong reactions […]
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Videos showing koi fish living in Japanese drainage systems have gone viral on social media. These posts claim Japan’s drainage systems are extraordinarily clean and uniquely house koi fish. The posts have sparked widespread discussions about Japan’s infrastructure and environmental practices. Social Media Posts Multiple Facebook users have shared a video showing someone pouring hundreds […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel We have conducted a fact-finding investigation into the circulating posts stating that donations can be made for the special exhibition which is to be held on the Tooth Relic at the Dalada Maligawa from April 18 to 27 and those who provide financial assistance can have them to be deposited […]
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Content Warning: The article contains material with graphic depictions of violence, which some viewers may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. Numerous posts are being shared and circulated on social media claiming to be a video of seven people being brutally executed in Saudi Arabia, purportedly as punishment for the rape of a 16-year-old girl. […]
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Recently, rumors circulated online claiming that Will Smith—the celebrated Hollywood star known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Men in Black, and Bad Boys—had died in a car accident. These rumors, accompanied by doctored images, spread rapidly across social media platforms, causing concern among fans. Social Media Post Multiple Facebook users have shared posts claiming […]
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