This video shows plastic waste washing up on the shores of the Motagua River in Guatemala in 2022. A video of large heaps of plastic waste floating on water is going viral on social media with the claim that the visual is from India. The caption of the post states that, “Meanwhile in India. At […]
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Various water-based beverages, such as tea, are popular globally. However, we notice a lot of misleading information being spread on social media regarding these. Social Media Posts A viral social media post raises alarm over fluoride exposure from tap water and tea, calling it a “poison” and suggesting it poses serious health risks, particularly for […]
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Water is an essential need for all humans. There have been a lot of discussions on social media about bottled water. But some such posts are misleading. This is our investigation about it. Social Media Posts A viral video circulating on social media has raised concerns by claiming that several well-known bottled water brands, such […]
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Social Media is flooded with misinformation related to Coronavirus. Amidst this we received a request for a fact check on our WhatsApp number 9049053770. According to the message it claims that Chinese experts have suggested that inhalation of steam from hot water will kill the Coronavirus. The message reads “A Chinese expert assures everybody that […]
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