During ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, a viral image circulated showing a lone house standing unburned among burned-down homes in the surrounding area. The image was shared with claims that it captured the aftermath of these wildfires. Social Media Posts Social media users widely shared the image of the house, claiming it showed the aftermath of […]
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Photos of remarkable structures from around the world have been shared on social media platforms. Recently, a viral claim circulated, suggesting that a photo of a steel and concrete bridge was a Russian bridge crossing the Yenisei River. This claim sparked widespread discussion among social media users. However, our investigation revealed that the claim is […]
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On December 26, Netflix released the sequel to the 2021 global phenomenon, the Korean series “Squid Game.” Following Season 2’s release, social media posts went viral, claiming that “Squid Game” was inspired by actual events—specifically, a 1986 incident in South Korea where hostages were allegedly forced to participate in deadly games. Was there any truth […]
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A recent wildfire engulfed a large part of Los Angeles, California, this week. Amidst the chaos, a widespread claim emerged that the iconic Hollywood sign was on fire, shocking social media users worldwide. However, our investigation revealed that this claim was false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM Images of the iconic Hollywood sign shrouded in flames have […]
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From time to time, notes about various amazing observations regarding calendars are shared on social media, and sometimes even fake news are shared. Social media posts stating that various incidents happen once in 823 years have been exchanged before on various occasions. In this way, our Fact crescendo team investigation revealed that the social media […]
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In some instances, we get to see cases where some people go astray due to jokes made by people just for entertainment and misleading posts in social media. Below is the investigation we conducted to find the accuracy of a misleading video published on social media. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media […]
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People use social media to discuss various types of robberies, scams, etc. However, some such social media posts are false and misleading. This is our investigation into some such posts. Social Media Posts Social media posts say vehicle number plate hijackings and related robberies are currently happening in Sri Lanka. They further say such an […]
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A visually striking aerial photograph of a systematic parking lot has been widely shared online with the claim that it was taken in Japan. The image, characterized by its symmetrical layout of vehicles, has sparked admiration and curiosity about Japan’s reputedly meticulous urban planning and infrastructure. However, a closer examination reveals that the image’s origin […]
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Recently, a photo of a pregnant girl was posted on social media, claiming she is the youngest pregnant child in the Philippines at just 9 years old, with her partner being only 12. This claim was widely shared on social media. However, our verification found that this claim is incorrect. Social Media Claims A photo […]
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In the background of intense discussion regarding the educational qualifications of the speaker of the Parliament, Ashoka Ranwala, a series of posts have been created regarding the medical degree of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, and the Cabinet Media Spokesperson, Mr. Nalinda Jayatissa. So, we decided to do a fact check regarding that. […]
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