Scenes of the majestic Eifel Tower in Paris, France, burning uncontrollably were widely shared among many social media users around the world. However, we found these claims to be nothing but just another fabrication. Let’s look at the viral photo and video content. Social Media Posts A series of photos and videos viral on Facebook […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. As per the constitution of Sri Lanka, the presidential election is scheduled before the end of 2024. Against this backdrop, a surge of misleading information had emerged from both social media and mainstream outlets. Our investigation aims to shed light on viral claims regarding purported survey […]
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In the age of social media, even food can go viral, drawing worldwide attention and sparking conversations. A recent unusual phenomenon known as ‘Rainbow Meat’ has fascinated internet users. This image sparked debates and aroused curiosity online. Social Media Posts A Facebook page shared a picture of beef exhibiting a rainbow sheen. The picture was […]
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Hyderabad Police issued a clarification stating that the viral message is fake. With Covid19 pandemic, the public is even more vigilant about the possible breakouts of deadly viruses. However, some use this to their advantage by spreading false information related to viruses. Let’s look at such a misleading social media post regarding the Ebola virus. […]
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In the realm of skincare, the use of sheet masks has become a popular and cherished practice. However, a common claim has emerged suggesting that storing sheet masks in the fridge can undermine their effectiveness by causing pores to constrict when applied cold. In this article, we’ll delve into the science behind this assertion and […]
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Multiple earthquakes hit Japan on 1 January 2024. A tsunami was alerted in the country and many people witnessed 5 feet high tsunami waves. According to the Local Met office, around 21 earthquakes with 4.0 magnitude were recorded. Against this backdrop, a video of a flooded city with many boats being trampled is going viral […]
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Join Our WhatsApp Channel for Daily Fact Check Alerts. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen in Gaza; international organisations are continuously calling for an end to the violence and a peaceful resolution to the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The ongoing situation has led to a negative portrayal of both Israel and Hamas and their leaders. Some […]
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Imported tissues from China have become increasingly popular in many parts of this region, primarily because of their lower price compared to domestically produced tissues. However, there are concerns about the quality and safety of these products raised by several users on social media. Specifically, there are concerns about products with codes ending in 810 […]
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This is an old video from Syria and shows militia forces loyal to the Syrian government stab two detainees. Amid the ongoing Israel- Palestine war, a disturbing video allegedly shows Israeli soldiers torturing Palestinians has gone viral on social media. In the viral video, one of the men seemed to have bled to death while […]
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American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was named Time’s Person of the Year 2023, not Elon Musk. Musk was named the magazine’s Person of the Year in 2021. An image of the cover photo of TIME magazine is circulating on social media, claiming that the magazine has awarded the tag of “Person of the Year” to Tesla […]
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