People are often intrigued by mysterious phenomena, drawn to the enigmatic and unexplained. However, there are instances where events with clear scientific explanations are misconstrued and circulated on social media as mysterious occurrences, perpetuating misunderstanding and misinformation. Social Media Posts Social media posts in Sri Lanka claim the vibrant pink colour of Lake Hillier in […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel SL Vlog, a prominent vlogging channel in Sri Lanka, has found its content manipulated by certain groups and disseminated across social media platforms devoid of its original context. Social Media Posts Social media posts are spreading with clearly manipulated voice narration from a podcast, suggesting that a participant, Abhisheka, states […]
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Recently, one of India’s most notable weddings took place, that of the son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, drawing the attendance of renowned figures from around the world. However, amidst the grandeur and attention, numerous misleading posts regarding the event have been circulating on social media platforms. Social Media Posts A viral image circulating on social […]
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The Bitcoin industry has become increasingly controversial in the modern world, marked by the misuse of famous personalities by various Bitcoin companies. Some entities stoop to unethical levels, resorting to creating deepfake videos of celebrities endorsing the Bitcoin industry. This exploitation not only deceives the public but also tarnishes the reputation of both the individuals […]
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Following a recent outage of Meta Platforms’ services, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger, speculation emerged on social media platforms about a heated argument between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. In reality, a parody account impersonating Zuckerberg engaged in a conversation with Musk on a certain platform, claiming responsibility for the outage. However, it’s crucial […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A composite image is formed by combining multiple individual images into one. Such composite images are, at times, used to highlight key instances. However, these images also get shared with misleading interpretations on social media. Let’s look at one such image, which went viral in Sri Lanka, parallel to World […]
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Cricket, renowned for its inherent unpredictability, occasionally gets highlighted for bizarre umpiring blunders. In this sport, where split-second judgments can sway the course of a match, the reliability of umpires’ decisions is paramount. A recent viral video featured such a strange, umpiring decision that baffled many. Viral Social Media Posts This investigation aims to delve […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, locals are fascinated with observing wild animals and their behaviours. However, footage from foreign countries is often shared on social media as if captured in Sri Lanka. This misattribution can lead to misconceptions about the country’s wildlife diversity and behaviour patterns. Clarifying the origin of such footage […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel For years, there has been a strong interest among Sri Lankans in seeking employment opportunities in Korea. However, one of the essential requirements for securing a job in Korea is passing the Korean language exam. Unfortunately, there have been instances where fake applications, misleading Google forms, and incorrect details circulated […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Buddhism has long been revered by many world leaders, both historically and in contemporary times, for its teachings of peace, compassion, and mindfulness. However, our investigation sheds light on an instance where altered images were utilised on social media platforms, often exaggerating the true acceptance towards Buddhism in some contexts. […]
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