A claim circulating on social media suggests that Walmart, a renowned global retail chain, is reverting to 24-hour operations. This claim has been widely shared across various platforms. Social Media Posts Recently, Facebook users shared an image that seemed to display a post from Walmart. The post announced a change in the store’s operating hours […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In the realm of botanical myths, few are as intriguing as the belief that mandrake plants cry when uprooted. This article dives into the heart of this claim, exploring whether there’s any truth to the idea that these plants emit cries of distress. Through a blend of historical exploration and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A video featuring prominent Indian actors and actresses conveying the teachings of Lord Buddha captivated the hearts of many Sri Lankans during recent Vesak Poya celebrations. The short clip was widely appreciated and extensively shared across various social media platforms. Social Media Posts : This video was shared alongside numerous […]
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The image depicts the crowd during the funeral procession of Iranian General Qasem Suleimani and it dates back to 2020 Iran’s late President, Ebrahim Raisi, has been buried in his hometown of Mashhad, four days after being killed in a helicopter crash. The 63-year-old hardline cleric was buried in the shrine of Imam Reza, a […]
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At a time when multiple regions across the sub-continent are reeling under a severe heatwave, numerous posts are going viral on social media asking people to consume more water for about a week to avoid dehydration due to a phenomenon called Equinox. Here are two such posts: Facebook Post | Archived Link Facebook Post | […]
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Facebook ads are often used to promote fashion and beauty products online. A viral promotion of a breast beauty serum, claiming to have the miracle power of preventing breast cancer in women, has been widely made on social media platforms for the past few years. However, after checking with health agencies and medical experts, we […]
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The viral video shows a Kurdish militant shooting down a helicopter in May 2016. It is unrelated to Iran. Ebrahim Raisi and Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six other passengers and crew were killed in the helicopter crash near the Iranian-Azerbaijan border. Following this incident, many posts and videos are going viral on social media. One such […]
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Recently, a claim has resurfaced on various social media platforms stating that the Uber app now includes a “Walking Buddy” feature. This feature supposedly allows users to request someone to walk with them, similar to how they can request a ride. Social Media Claims Many Facebook users posted a screenshot from the Uber app, including […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Hundreds of retired army soldiers and other individuals are currently involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as part of various mercenary groups. In Sri Lanka, there is a growing trend of disseminating misleading information about this situation, contributing to confusion and misunderstanding among the public. Social Media Posts Social media posts […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sajith Premadasa, the opposition leader of Sri Lanka, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for the end of this year. As the election approaches, there has been a noticeable increase in misleading and false information targeting him on social media. These disinformation campaigns seem to be […]
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