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Starbucks did NOT change its name to Vista Coffee! Find out the facts…

Starbucks is a global chain of coffeehouses renowned for premium coffee, beverages, and relaxed café atmosphere. Several posts have claimed that Starbucks had changed its name to Vista Coffee. This rumour has surfaced multiple times, sparking varied reactions and discussions among social media users.  Let’s look at the claims which have been making rounds in […]

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Exaggerated Ads Claim HYPOLY Capsules Can Cure Diabetes at Home

Although Facebook is a popular online marketplace for buying and selling goods, widespread advertisements claiming that HYPOLY products can cure diabetes without prescription drugs have been widely shared on social media. However, after verifying the details, we found that these product promotions are false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A capsule called HYPOLY is widely advertised on […]

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A False Claim Says Coca-Cola Releases Mini Bottles for Short People

Coca-Cola is the world’s leading drink manufacturer. A social media claim targeting the company said the global corporation had started producing small bottles of its drink for short people around the world. The claim has been widely shared and has received a lot of engagement from Facebook users. However, upon investigation, we found that the […]

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Did McDonald’s in the US change their logo to a cow with blood-stained bones?

According to a widely shared social media post, McDonald’s, a well-known fast-food giant, has released a new logo that allegedly depicts animal abuse. One of the images in the post shows a cow’s head poking out from the recognisable arches of the business’s emblem. Numerous social media users have shared and commented on the aforementioned […]

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Phishing Scams Claim Apple Offers Free Many Scratched iPhones

Viral information circulated on social media these days claims that Apple gave away 750 iPhones that cannot be sold on the market due to some scratches on their bodies. This Facebook post is widely shared on social media and attracts a large number of Facebook users to follow this announcement. However, upon an investigation, we […]

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Did The Inventor Of Vaseline Eat Vaseline Daily To Test His Product?

Vaseline, the widely recognized petroleum jelly, has an interesting history. But did its inventor, Robert Chesebrough, really consume a spoonful of it daily? And did he demonstrate its wound-healing properties by burning his skin? Let’s delve into the truth. Social Media Claims Recently, a Facebook user shared a message claiming that Robert Augustus Chesebrough, the […]

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Assessing the Environmental and Economic Impacts of Wind Turbines

Fact Checked by G. Rashmitha Diwyanjalee A video circulating online highlights the extensive materials used in building a wind turbine, accompanied by a caption that reads, ‘Good luck to any farmer who has to bear the cost of removing these in 20 years’ time. This type of industrial vandalism is not good for the environment.’ […]

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Viral Video of “Lighting Olympic Torch in Paris” Misleading and Incorrect

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Summer Olympics are scheduled to begin in Paris on July 26, generating significant discussion on social media. However, some posts are misleading, spreading incorrect information about the event. Social Media Posts  A video circulating on social media claims to show the lighting of the Olympic torch at a church in […]

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Is Canada already below the net-zero level of carbon emissions due to its vast forest cover?

Fact Checked by G. Rashmitha Diwyanjalee A viral video claims that Canada is already below the net zero level of carbon tax. The person in the video mentions that Canada has 320 billion trees and needs only 30 billion trees to absorb all the carbon emitted in a year. However, some sources state that Canada […]

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An Image of  Malnourished Lion Misleadingly Attributed To  Dehiwala Zoo, Sri Lanka

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel People frequently discuss zoos and animals, yet there are ongoing criticisms regarding the welfare of animals in captivity. Concerns range from inadequate living conditions to the ethical implications of confining wild animals for public entertainment and education. Compounding these issues, some social media posts spread misleading information, either downplaying legitimate […]

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