Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media is often used as a platform to highlight positive human qualities like love, compassion, and selflessness. However, at times, fabricated storylines are used to disseminate these virtues. Let’s look at one such scenario. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media in Sri Lanka claims that an […]
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Recently, a video has been circulating on social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), claiming to be scenes of a person’s arm being amputated while attempting to stop an elevator using his arm. This horrifying footage has caused quite a stir online, prompting an investigation into the truth behind these claims. Social […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Corruption is a pervasive issue commonly seen across South Asia. While it contributes to inefficiencies in various projects, it’s crucial to recognise that not all shortcomings are solely due to corrupt practices. Many socio-economic, technical, and political factors also play significant roles. However, on social media platforms, there’s a tendency […]
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Verifying the accuracy of statements attributed to key spiritual leaders is essential as they can have ripple effects on religious followers. Claims that Pope Francis remarked on the dietary and spiritual focus of Lent have created a lot of curiosity among social media users. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Posts: A […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media has undeniably revolutionised societal connectivity, facilitating communication and networking on an unprecedented scale. However, its influence isn’t without pitfalls. Social circles often serve as a platform for disseminating misleading content, tarnishing the image of reputable individuals and institutions. Let’s look at one such claim targeting a private hospital […]
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It is widely used to spread false information among people by deceiving Facebook users through posts, photos and videos that can mislead people through sensitive issues. A post about a free kidney donation was widely circulated on social media and the facts we did to find its accuracy are revealed below. Social Media Posts : […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Archaeological findings draw considerable public attention as they provide an opportunity to connect with our collective human history and understand the complexities of the world that came before us. Despite the genuine enthusiasm surrounding new discoveries, the proliferation of inaccurate narratives can distort the understanding of historical events and cultural […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, a nation with a significant population of devout Buddhists, videos depicting purported miraculous events linked to sacred sites are heavily circulated on social media platforms with many interactions. However, there are many instances where such viral contents get manipulated with the intent to deceive and mislead the […]
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We have come across an ongoing claim that has been widely circulated over the past few years. This claim is often accompanied by a specific image, purporting to depict an unusual tradition from a bygone era. More specifically, this alleged tradition is said to have been prevalent during the late 18th to early 19th centuries. […]
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Facebook reigns as the foremost social media platform globally, boasting the highest user engagement. Periodically, misinformation circulates on Facebook regarding the guidelines established by its parent company Meta. Here, we delve into the spread of posts concerning a purported decision to implement charges for Facebook users. Social Media Posts : The Facebook post stated that […]
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