Misleading social media claims about nutrition and harmful food components are spreading frequently on various platforms. These claims often include false information about the health benefits or dangers of certain foods, leading to confusion and potentially harmful dietary choices among the public. For instance, there are numerous posts exaggerating the negative effects of common foods […]
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Recently, people have become worried about the claim that Nutella, the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, might cause cancer. This concern comes from the fact that Nutella contains refined palm oil. When palm oil is processed at high temperatures, it can create compounds that might cause cancer. Health authorities, like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have […]
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Electronic devices, batteries, and similar items can sometimes cause damage and accidents, making it essential to handle them cautiously. However, social media occasionally spreads misleading posts about such incidents, creating unnecessary panic. It is important to verify the accuracy of these claims to avoid misinformation and ensure safety measures are based on reliable information. Social […]
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Recently, a claim has been circulating that former President Donald Trump plagiarized parts of a speech from the movie “Legally Blonde” during one of his addresses. This rumor has gained traction across social media and has led to widespread speculation. Social Media Post Trump’s 2017 speech has recirculated with claims that Trump lifted phrases directly […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel People have a natural affinity for animals, but this can sometimes lead to the spread of misleading images online. With the advent of new technologies, it has become easier to create and share pictures of animals that appear real but are actually digitally manipulated or entirely fabricated. These false images […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel For various reasons, Sri Lanka is a popular travel destination among Maldivians. Some Maldivians also come to Sri Lanka for advanced medical treatments. In this context, a viral WhatsApp message claiming that a large Maldivian contingent diagnosed with Swine Flu was getting treated at a private hospital in Sri Lanka […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The presidential elections in Sri Lanka are scheduled for September 21. As several candidates have already started making cash deposits before the date of accepting the nomination on August 15th, election-related misleading posts have gradually begun to emerge among social media circles. Social Media Posts Social Media Posts claim that […]
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The image dates back to August 2023 and features the cover of the September 2023 issue of Vogue China Magazine. They were taken for the promotion of the Hangzhou Asian Games held between 23 September to 8 October 2023. The Olympics 2024 will officially open in Paris on the night of Friday, July 26 and continue through […]
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The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the dates for the upcoming elections. In light of this, there has been a surge in misleading claims circulating on social media about the election dates. These false statements are causing confusion among the public, making it crucial to verify information from credible sources to ensure accurate […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A message claiming that recipients have been approved for an income tax refund of Rs 15,490 is going viral on social media and WhatsApp in Sri Lanka. This message is causing confusion among taxpayers who recently filed their Income Tax Returns (ITR). Let’s investigate the accuracy of this viral message […]
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