Category: Missing Context

Sri Lankans Panic Over a Tsunami Drill Announcement as a Real Tsunami Warning Issued by DMC!

Kalana KrishanthaLeave a Comment on Sri Lankans Panic Over a Tsunami Drill Announcement as a Real Tsunami Warning Issued by DMC!

With the devastation caused by the massive tsunami that hit Sri Lanka’s shores in December 2004 still afresh among many Sri Lankans, the public is very keen on announcements related to tsunamis and other major disaster warnings.  The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) is the government body entrusted with the responsibility of informing the general public […]

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Two decade-old image of a man with bread viral as an incident after a recent earthquake in Turkey.

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After the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, many posts are being shared on social media. Meanwhile, a photo is going viral in which an older man is seen holding a few loaves of bread in front of a collapsed building. It was claimed that this picture was taken after the recent earthquake in Turkey.  […]

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Fact Check: This map shows tracking of 20 eagles over ten months period, not a single eagle’s travel path over 20 years!

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A map covering the Middle East and East European areas with purple lines, purported to be the movement of an eagle, over 20 years has gone viral, once again among Facebook users. The social media claims say that the map depicts the fascinating trips of an eagle throughout different regions and boundaries and the tracker was installed […]

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The video of a cameraman overtaking athletes is from a Powerade commercial. 

Fact Crescendo TeamLeave a Comment on The video of a cameraman overtaking athletes is from a Powerade commercial. 

The video is a Powerade commercial directed by Jake S Wynne in 2007 in South Africa. Video of a track and field event in which a cameraman can be seen beating top athletes in a Men’s sprint is going viral on social media. Users are sharing the video claiming that a cameraman beat all the […]

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Outdated message claims Celebrity Chef has proven that McDonald’s Burgers are toxic

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A passage being shared widely on Social Media platforms claims that McDonald’s burgers are unfit for human consumption. The message attributes the statement who Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver who has reportedly proved that the food they sell is not fit to be ingested as it is highly toxic due to the use of bacteria-killing ammonium […]

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FACT CHECK: Additional 15% tax introduced on women’s sanitary napkins?

Shanaya SeneviratneLeave a Comment on FACT CHECK: Additional 15% tax introduced on women’s sanitary napkins?

Women make up more than 50% of Sri Lanka’s population. Several women’s organizations have repeatedly said that women endure various issues due to inadequate hygiene during menstruation. This is due to both financial difficulties and misunderstandings related to menstruation. In fact, this issue became a hot topic during the last presidential election too. Meanwhile, a […]

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