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Can Vitiligo be treated by applying burnt honeycomb?
Can Vitiligo be treated by applying burnt honeycomb?

A post claiming an illogical cure for vitiligo has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 27 Oct 2022 10:02 AM IST


Andhra: 45 monkeys found dead in Srikakulam, poisoning suspected
Andhra: 45 monkeys found dead in Srikakulam, poisoning suspected

Srikakulam: In a shocking incident, 45 monkeys, including some baby simians and females, were found dead near the roadside at Silagam village under...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 25 Oct 2022 6:15 PM IST


Did TMKOC fame Dayaben suffer from throat cancer due to voice modulation?
Did TMKOC fame Dayaben suffer from throat cancer due to voice modulation?

A viral post claims that Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actress Disha Vakani suffered throat cancer due to her voice modulation for her character.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 21 Oct 2022 10:59 AM IST


Can high doses of Vitamin C cure cancer?
Can high doses of Vitamin C cure cancer?

Social media users are claiming that high doses of Vitamin C can cure cancer.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 20 Oct 2022 5:39 PM IST


Does trending hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork mean Cartoon Network is shutting down?
Does trending hashtag #RIPCartoonNetwork mean Cartoon Network is shutting down?

Recently, a video claiming the closure of the most favourite channel has gone viral with a not so pleasing hashtag.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 18 Oct 2022 8:28 PM IST


Can consuming eggplant water help you shed 10kg in a week?
Can consuming eggplant water help you shed 10kg in a week?

A video claiming that consuming brinjal-infused water promotes weight loss is doing the rounds of social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 17 Oct 2022 6:32 PM IST


Is this king cobra drinking Sprite in the viral video?
Is this king cobra drinking Sprite in the viral video?

A video of a cobra drinking Sprite has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 17 Oct 2022 6:06 PM IST


Can plum & tamarind-infused drink cure fatty liver, liver fibrosis?
Can plum & tamarind-infused drink cure fatty liver, liver fibrosis?

A video claiming consuming plum and tamarind water to be an effective home remedy for fatty liver, liver fibrosis and liver rejuvenation has gone...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 16 Oct 2022 12:28 PM IST


Old image of Dalai Lama worshiping a shivalinga shared with false claim
Old image of Dalai Lama worshiping a shivalinga shared with false claim

An old image of Dalai Lama worshiping a shivalinga has resurfaced on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 16 Oct 2022 5:32 AM IST


Can applying toothpaste cure acne?
Can applying toothpaste cure acne?

A post about a quick fix cure for healing acne is being widely shared on social media since quite a long period of time now.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 14 Oct 2022 10:49 AM IST


Is WhatsApp going to charge users to use its premium features as monthly  subscription?
Is WhatsApp going to charge users to use its premium features as monthly subscription?

A post claiming that WhatsApp is soon going to charge users to use its premium features is taking rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 14 Oct 2022 10:32 AM IST


Can cheese be as addictive as drugs?
Can cheese be as addictive as drugs?

A post claiming that cheese can be as addictive as drugs, alcohol, and sex is being shared on social media. The claim was made by an Instagram user,...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 12 Oct 2022 6:45 PM IST


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