Recently, there have been pictures circulating on social media about the arches in different periods of time in Japan. These claims suggest that they are the same arch that survived major disasters, namely the atomic bomb in 1945 and the tsunami in 2011. Social Media Post A Twitter account named “non aesthetic things,” with over […]
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In the wake of the devastating Cyclones Saola and Haikui that struck the Philippines in August, numerous social media posts have emerged regarding the country’s weather conditions. Unfortunately, some of these posts are misleading and contain edited content. This fact check focuses on one such misleading video which was created using a series of unrelated […]
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On September 13th, 2023, the Mexican Congress held a hearing on the possibility of extraterrestrial life. UFO researcher Jaime Maussan presented the remains of two ancient “non-human” alien corpses to Mexican lawmakers during a congressional hearing about UFOs. Maussan claimed that the bodies were retrieved in 2017 from Cusco, Peru, and radiocarbon dating revealed them […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped lives and traditions around the world, forcing people to adapt to new ways of living and practicing their faith. Businesses, communities, and religious institutions have had to innovate to ensure safety while continuing their practices. Recently, a social media post featuring a priest using a water gun for baptizing a […]
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After the Japanese government released treated nuclear wastewater into the sea in Fukushima Prefecture, there has been concern from various parties both domestically and internationally. Many claims have also been made about the release of treated wastewater. Read the related Fact-Check: Old Videos Were Falsely Claimed To Be From The Nuclear Wastewater Release In Fukushima […]
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On August 24th, the Japanese government released treated water from the contaminated radioactive water of the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. This has caused concern for neighboring countries, as well as countries affected by imports of seafood from Japan, and its own citizens. (Read the more here) We recently received a viral […]
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We all share a keen interest in the universe and are captivated by the latest discoveries from esteemed research organizations like NASA. Given the widespread curiosity about space, a plethora of posts discussing cosmic topics and recent breakthroughs are circulating on various social media platforms. However, within this array of content centered around space, certain […]
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A toaster is a small kitchen device designed for quickly preparing toasted bread, bagels, and certain pastries. It operates by utilizing heating elements positioned on each side of the food item, ensuring uniform toasting on both sides. Additionally, toasters come equipped with removable crumb trays, facilitating convenient and swift cleaning. However, some social media posts […]
Continue ReadingThe current riots in France continue to spur international headlines, and footage of various civil uprisings spread widely on social media. However, we have found that several unrelated clips are also being claimed as the French unrest. Recently, a series of such video clips have surfaced, showing wild animals on city streets, accompanied by claims […]
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After a police shooting of a teenager of North African descent, there have been violent riots throughout France, primarily led by migrant communities. Despite the depleting tendency of riots, many photos and videos related to the riots are being spread rapidly. Some of such social media posts are misleading. This is our investigation of such […]
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