A dramatic video circulating on social media claims to show an airplane flying directly into the eye of Hurricane Melissa and capturing a vortex from above. While Hurricane Melissa is indeed a real and powerful storm, investigation shows the viral clip is not genuine footage. Social Media Posts A video showing an aerial view of […]
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In October 2025, social media platforms erupted with claims that NASA had confirmed Earth now possesses two moons, a celestial companion destined to orbit our planet until 2083. However, our investigation found that this claim misinterprets scientific data, NASA did not announce that Earth has two moons. Social Media Posts A viral claim circulating on […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A social media post was circulated stating that Sanath Jayasuriya, the head coach of the Sri Lankan National Cricket Team, has rejected the contract offered by Sri Lanka Cricket and has requested a salary increase. Here is a fact-check we did regarding it. Social Media Posts : A post was […]
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A viral social media post claims that the US space agency NASA confirmed the Three Gorges Dam in China shifted the Earth’s rotation axis and made each day shorter. This has circulated widely on platforms. However, our investigation finds the claim is misleading. Social Media Posts Screenshots of posts show captions like: “NASA confirms a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is one of the deadliest diseases worldwide, claiming nearly 10 million lives each year. In this backdrop, the public attention is drawn towards research claiming progress towards a “cancer cure”. Several Sri Lankan media outlets and social media users have reported on […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Due to a lack of proper awareness among people in society about the institutions and related services that help locate and recover lost mobile phones, many people are resorting to unofficial assistance. This is a fact-check we conducted to inform society about the adverse effects caused by them. Social Media […]
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A viral claim states that a new toxicology study confirmed every lipstick sample across major global brands contains measurable levels of cadmium, a known human carcinogen. After investigation, we found that this claim is inaccurate. Social Media Posts Several social media pages have shared graphics claiming that cadmium has been detected in all lipsticks tested, […]
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A viral post circulating on Facebook and other social media platforms claims that drinking alkaline water can help prevent or even treat cancer. Such claims have been popular in wellness and alternative-health circles for years, often shared by users promoting “alkaline diets” or homemade detox remedies. However, our review of scientific research and medical guidelines […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media platforms often spread false information without properly investigating the facts. Recently, a social media post was circulated stating that a mother was imprisoned with her two-month-old baby for stealing two chocolate bars. We conducted a fact-check to verify the accuracy of this post. Social Media Posts : A […]
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A video has been widely shared on social media claiming to depict “the largest civilian flotilla in modern history” sailing toward Gaza, accompanied by captions that more than 50 boats from 44 nations are participating in the mission. This claim has drawn attention, but our investigation finds the video to be misleading. Social Media Posts […]
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