One of the strategies adopted by drug dealers to lure young clientele is mixing substances with over-the-counter pain remedies and other familiar products, at times even candy products. As a result, once in a while, viral advisory messages get shared about the detrimental effects of certain candy products. But how many such claims are really […]
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Verifying the accuracy of statements attributed to key spiritual leaders is essential as they can have ripple effects on religious followers. Claims that Pope Francis remarked on the dietary and spiritual focus of Lent have created a lot of curiosity among social media users. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Posts: A […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media has undeniably revolutionised societal connectivity, facilitating communication and networking on an unprecedented scale. However, its influence isn’t without pitfalls. Social circles often serve as a platform for disseminating misleading content, tarnishing the image of reputable individuals and institutions. Let’s look at one such claim targeting a private hospital […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential and parliamentary elections are expected to be held by the end of this year or early next year, social media platforms have become inundated with dubious and unverified survey results. Amidst this deluge of information, the accuracy and reliability of these polls are increasingly questioned, fueling uncertainty […]
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It is widely used to spread false information among people by deceiving Facebook users through posts, photos and videos that can mislead people through sensitive issues. A post about a free kidney donation was widely circulated on social media and the facts we did to find its accuracy are revealed below. Social Media Posts : […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Archaeological findings draw considerable public attention as they provide an opportunity to connect with our collective human history and understand the complexities of the world that came before us. Despite the genuine enthusiasm surrounding new discoveries, the proliferation of inaccurate narratives can distort the understanding of historical events and cultural […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, a nation with a significant population of devout Buddhists, videos depicting purported miraculous events linked to sacred sites are heavily circulated on social media platforms with many interactions. However, there are many instances where such viral contents get manipulated with the intent to deceive and mislead the […]
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We have come across an ongoing claim that has been widely circulated over the past few years. This claim is often accompanied by a specific image, purporting to depict an unusual tradition from a bygone era. More specifically, this alleged tradition is said to have been prevalent during the late 18th to early 19th centuries. […]
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Weather impacts everyone, sparking conversations and sometimes even giving rise to sarcastic concepts like “weather stones.” These stones, often humorously proposed as a way to predict the weather, play on the whimsical idea that a stone’s appearance or behaviour can somehow forecast conditions. While not grounded in scientific fact, they serve as a humorous commentary […]
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Facebook reigns as the foremost social media platform globally, boasting the highest user engagement. Periodically, misinformation circulates on Facebook regarding the guidelines established by its parent company Meta. Here, we delve into the spread of posts concerning a purported decision to implement charges for Facebook users. Social Media Posts : The Facebook post stated that […]
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