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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In Sri Lanka, there have been many discussions about the PhD degrees in the last week due to the fake phD allegations targeting the speaker of parliament. This fact check concerns similar allegations against the prime minister of the government. Social Media Posts Social media posts allege that Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, […]
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Did Cillian Murphy Return as a Zombie in 28 Years Later? A recent trailer for Danny Boyle’s much-anticipated “28 Years Later,” releasing on June 20, 2025, has sparked speculation that Cillian Murphy, who starred in the original 28 Days Later, has returned to the franchise as a zombie. The rumors began when fans noticed a […]
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A viral video claims to show Kim Kardashian’s assistant shopping with Tesla’s Optimus robot. The footage, widely shared on social media, appears to showcase Tesla’s humanoid robot engaging in casual shopping alongside a fashionable woman, purportedly linked to the Kardashian family. Social Media Posts The video has spread across multiple online platforms, including Facebook, X, […]
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