It is a common occurrence that certain incidents circulate on social media in a way that causes unnecessary panic. As a video of crocodiles preying on humans while pretending to be drowning was circulated on social media, we decided to do a fact check regarding that. Social Media Posts A video was circulated in social […]
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Just a day after the earthquake that struck Myanmar last week, three images of Buddhist monks and ordinary individuals lying in rows on the floor were widely shared on social media, claiming they were victims of the disaster. This claim received significant engagement from users who expressed sympathy for the supposed victims. However, a reverse […]
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After the earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand last Friday, an image of a child appearing to be trapped under rubble was shared on social media. This led many users to believe that the child was found beneath the debris of a collapsed building following the earthquake. The image quickly gained attention and sparked strong reactions […]
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Videos showing koi fish living in Japanese drainage systems have gone viral on social media. These posts claim Japan’s drainage systems are extraordinarily clean and uniquely house koi fish. The posts have sparked widespread discussions about Japan’s infrastructure and environmental practices. Social Media Posts Multiple Facebook users have shared a video showing someone pouring hundreds […]
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Content Warning: The article contains material with graphic depictions of violence, which some viewers may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. Numerous posts are being shared and circulated on social media claiming to be a video of seven people being brutally executed in Saudi Arabia, purportedly as punishment for the rape of a 16-year-old girl. […]
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Videos and images claiming to show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dancing have been widely shared online during the Russia-Ukraine war. However, our fact-checking confirms that these are deepfake creations, digitally altering someone else’s body to appear as Zelenskyy. Social Media Claim A Facebook video purportedly shows that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is dressed as a […]
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After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of peace talks with U.S. diplomats, a video surfaced online showing him kneeling before a Saudi officer greeting him at the airport. The clip quickly went viral on social media, fueling claims that Zelenskyy had bowed to Saudi princes in a bid for peace without […]
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A video circulating on social media platforms claims to show Marianne Bachmeier fatally shooting the man accused of murdering her 7-year-old daughter during his trial. The video and its claims have spread virally across social media, gaining widespread attention and shares across multiple platforms. Users expressed opinions on Marianne Bachmeier’s actions, labeling her a “hero” […]
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After an official meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, a viral image comparing two photos of Zelenskyy, one in a suit and the other not, has been shared. The post questions why Zelenskyy didn’t wear a uniform during the meeting, implying it was a sign of disrespect to the host country. However, our investigation reveals that […]
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Mostly, the purpose of the videos published on social media is to give a message to the society or make them aware of some facts. However, through some videos the society is led astray by the misleading facts that they contain. This is an investigation we conducted to find the accuracy of such a video […]
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