People are increasingly fascinated by space exploration and astronauts, leading to frequent discussions on social media platforms. However, some of these posts contain misleading information, which can cause confusion and spread inaccuracies about space missions and related topics. Social Media Posts Social media posts have been circulating stating, “It is crazy that there are two […]
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The devastating Russian-Ukrainian war has been ongoing for several years, with the United States and NATO providing support to Ukraine. In this context, a significant amount of misleading information regarding the situation is being spread on social media. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that Russia has declared war against the USA. FB | […]
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Many social media users enthusiastically discuss the incredible abilities of animals in our environment. However, some of these posts can be misleading, spreading misinformation about these animals and their behaviors. Social Media Posts Social media posts being spread implying all scorpions can hold their breath for upto six days,survive a hold year without food,climb almost […]
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Fact Checked By G. Rashmitha Diwyanjalee Concerns about the impact of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation from Wi-Fi routers on both plant growth and human health have gained attention recently. Claims that Wi-Fi radiation can inhibit plant growth and pose health risks to humans need to be scrutinized. This article investigates the validity of these claims […]
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Photos of a pink dolphin have been attracting attention recently, circulating widely on social media. Some are questioning whether the dolphin in the picture is real or simply a product of artificial intelligence. Social Media Post A Facebook user shared a photo of a rare pink dolphin, adding the caption “Rare pink dolphin spotted at […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has frequently become the target of misinformation campaigns on social media, where his speeches are often edited and altered. As the presidential election in Sri Lanka approaches, these misleading attacks have intensified, aiming to undermine his credibility and influence. Social Media Posts A video circulating on […]
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Earlier this month, a claim began to circulate broadly, stating that a newly introduced feature on YouTube would compel users to re-watch an advertisement if they failed to keep their attention on the screen while the advert was in progress. This supposed feature sparked widespread discussion and debate among the platform’s user base, as the […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel After recovering from its most severe economic crisis since gaining independence, Sri Lanka has implemented numerous economic reforms and taxation measures to stabilise its economy. However, during this challenging period, social media has become a breeding ground for misleading posts and misinformation about these reforms. This misinformation has contributed to […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Discussions and criticisms about the National People’s Power (NPP) have recently proliferated on social media platforms, with varying opinions and perspectives. However, it is essential to note that some of these discussions can be misleading, as misinformation and biased viewpoints often circulate online. Social Media Posts Social media posts imply […]
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Recently, a video circulated on social media claims that China has distributed food to people in the Gaza Strip and Palestine via airdrop. Social Media Post We received a user request from our fact-checking channel. The video in question was circulated with the claim that “China is dropping food and medicine from the sky to […]
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