Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Sri Lanka women’s cricket team recently celebrated a significant victory by winning the Asia Cup for the first time, beating the much-fancied India side. This achievement has sparked massive interest in Sri Lankan women’s cricket and its victorious team members. However, some social media posts have emerged amid the […]
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Recently, people have become worried about the claim that Nutella, the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, might cause cancer. This concern comes from the fact that Nutella contains refined palm oil. When palm oil is processed at high temperatures, it can create compounds that might cause cancer. Health authorities, like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have […]
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Electronic devices, batteries, and similar items can sometimes cause damage and accidents, making it essential to handle them cautiously. However, social media occasionally spreads misleading posts about such incidents, creating unnecessary panic. It is important to verify the accuracy of these claims to avoid misinformation and ensure safety measures are based on reliable information. Social […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The presidential elections in Sri Lanka are scheduled for September 21. As several candidates have already started making cash deposits before the date of accepting the nomination on August 15th, election-related misleading posts have gradually begun to emerge among social media circles. Social Media Posts Social Media Posts claim that […]
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The image dates back to August 2023 and features the cover of the September 2023 issue of Vogue China Magazine. They were taken for the promotion of the Hangzhou Asian Games held between 23 September to 8 October 2023. The Olympics 2024 will officially open in Paris on the night of Friday, July 26 and continue through […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A message claiming that recipients have been approved for an income tax refund of Rs 15,490 is going viral on social media and WhatsApp in Sri Lanka. This message is causing confusion among taxpayers who recently filed their Income Tax Returns (ITR). Let’s investigate the accuracy of this viral message […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Volkswagen Factory in Kuliyapitiya has been one of the points of discussion in the political debates in Sri Lanka over the past few years. Especially closer to election periods, such conversation often flares up more regularly. Social Media Posts A photo circulating on social media claims to depict the current […]
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Last week, messages spread on social media platforms and various online news websites claiming that Xi Jinping, the President of the People’s Republic of China, had suffered a stroke. Reports indicated a relapse during a recent Central Committee meeting of the Communist Party of China. Social Media Posts In the past week, multiple online users […]
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After the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, social media circles worldwide, and even in Sir Lanka, have seen a surge in misleading and fabricated content related to the horrifying incident. Another such claim alleged that the TIME Magazine cover featured Trump with a bandaged ear alongside the headline “Man of the Ear.” […]
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Recent concerns have re-emerged about the potential cancer risks associated with Coca-Cola Zero, primarily due to its use of aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency under the World Health Organization (WHO), classified Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), which sparked public debate and […]
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