Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Unbelievable stories, especially of strange animal behaviours, often fascinate netizens and many tend to share such stories without checking their veracity; hence, many times social media users get misled by out-of-context stories. One such rumour going viral at present talks about a mother tiger who had lost her cubs […]
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Social media has erupted with claims that Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is asking the public to donate unwanted pets to feed lions, tigers, and other predatory animals. The phrasing of these posts has triggered emotional reactions worldwide, raising ethical concerns about the fate of domesticated animals at the hands of zoo carnivores. However, while the […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel False claims about the deaths of well-known international and local celebrities often spread on social media. Here’s the fact-check we did to find out the truth behind one such recent post. Social Media Posts : A viral image is circulating across social media platforms, especially Facebook, with the following heartbreaking […]
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Amid rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, a viral claim has circulated on social media alleging that Thai military forces deployed poisonous gas over Cambodian territory. The claim is often accompanied by an image showing an aircraft releasing a red-coloured substance into the air. However, we found that the claim is misleading. Social Media Posts […]
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Social media has been flooded with videos allegedly showing the earthquake and subsequent tsunami affecting both Russia and Japan. As is common during major natural disasters that impact multiple countries, misinformation spreads rapidly, making it difficult to distinguish between genuine footage and misleading content. Video 1: Beluga Whales on Russian Coast Claim: Beluga whales appeared […]
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Recently, the claim stating “$45 billion was found in a Nigerian man’s flat, and he had spent ten years trying to get rid of it but no one answered his emails.” has recirculated and become viral. However, we found that the claim is false. Social Media Posts Multiple social media users shared an image of […]
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A viral claim has been circulating on social media platforms asserting that a Nigerian man was arrested in the United Kingdom for impregnating four women from the same family – his wife, her mother, and her two sisters. The story has gained significant attention and shares online, features images of a man being detained by […]
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Social media posts claim that video footage shows Thai fighter jets being shot down by the Cambodian military during recent border tensions. Analysis of the videos indicates they are not related to the current conflict. The first video appears to be from Ukraine, while the second shows a helicopter accident during training exercises in Thailand. […]
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Over the past week, a viral incident involving Astronomer’s CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert sparked widespread social media attention. In the aftermath, a supposed public apology attributed to Byron began circulating online. However, our investigation reveals that this viral statement is entirely fabricated. Social Media Posts An image circulating on social media purports […]
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Egypt is renowned worldwide for its ancient civilization, but recently, viral claims on social media suggested that a buried alien colossus had been discovered in the country. These claims have been widely circulated across various platforms. However, our investigation revealed that these assertions are false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A claim that has been circulating continuously […]
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