Is the new coronavirus transmitted through Coca Cola?
The claim that the new coronavirus spread through Coca Cola is false. There is no evidence that Covid-19 can spread through food. Coca Cola products are released after an inspection process.
Does the video show eggplants that fell from the sky in Iran?
The claim that eggplants fell from the sky in Iran is false. The video was created on digital media by Amin Taghipour, who is a visual effects specialist.
Does the new coronavirus hold onto the throat for four days before going down to the lungs?
The claim that the new coronavirus holds onto throat for four days before going down to the lungs and the virus can be prevented by gargling with salt, hot water and vinegar is false. There is no finding of its staying for four days and no evidence about the effect of vinegar, hot water and salt on the coronavirus.
Does the map show that the first case of the coronavirus in Turkey is in Kayseri?
The claim that the map prepared by John Hopkins University shows that the first case of the new coronavirus (Covid-19) in Turkey has appeared in Kayseri is false. The points in the map show the geographical centers of countries, not the locations of the cases.
Was the medicine found for the coronavirus in Ghana?
The claim that the medicine, called Adutwumwaa Bitters, was created as the remedy to the Covid-19 is false. The expression, “coronavirus”, on this herbal product has been added to the image later. Also, the producer firm, called Adutwumwaa Herbal Industries Limited, denied the claim that they found the medicine for the virus.
Does the photo show S-300s that were shot by Turkish UCAVs?
The claim that the S-300s in the photo were shot by Turkish UCAVs (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) is false. All the photos date back. The photos with burning and damage show the wreckage resulting from the explosion of the S-300 missile which was tested in 2016 in Russia. The photo with two soldiers dates back to 2015.
Was the message about the new coronavirus published by UNICEF?
The claim that UNICEF published a message about Covid-19 is false. UNICEF refuted the message by a statement. Also, many fact-checker platforms proved that the message hadn't been published by the UNICEF.
Did airplanes make an air show for cheering Italians up during the epidemic?
The claim that Italian Air Forces made an air show along with the voice of Luciano Pavarotti to cheer Italians up during their struggle with the epidemic is false. The video was recorded during the air show in Jesolo in Italy on 15 September 2019. The Covid-19 epidemic started in Italy in February 2020.
Does the video show the march in Ankara?
The claim that the video shows the march for the soldiers who lost their lives in Idlib is true. However, the march in the video was not in Ankara, İstanbul or Bursa. It was in Kayseri. Also, there is not the slogan, “Government, resign!” in the video.
Is it possible to imagine an impact-driven journalism?
As a social enterprise, Teyit aims to create a positive impact in society by producing content and conducting activities. The issue of social impact, which we frequently use in jargon of social enterprise, should be in the agenda of journalists as well.
Secret articles of the Treaty of Lausanne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYPKamxnOSg
The First World War was over but the struggle for Anatolia had not yet ended.
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Did Messi lookalike Reza Parastesh trick 23 women into sleeping with him?
It was claimed that Iranian Reza Parastesh, who is considered to be Messi’s doppelganger, seduced 23 women by impersonating the well-known footballer, Lionel Messi. These women, in return, allegedly sued Parastesh.
Does the photo show a young Donald Trump?
A photograph of a blond boy circulating on Facebook allegedly showed Donald Trump in his childhood.
Introducing a way to fight misinformation in closed messaging apps
Have you ever wondered what to say to a family member or a friend unwittingly helping false information spread on Whatsapp?
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Algorithms: friend or foe? [teyitpedia, #3]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HgxosE9ymQ
Algorithms are in a fierce competition to attract and keep our attention for as long as possible on social platfo... Detayları Gör
Transparency of political ads plays significant role in voter behaviors
What would happen if Google would have introduced its transparency reports regarding political ads -which have been applied in several countries- also in Turkey? The fact that Google’s transparency reports are not covering Turkey makes it difficult to find out who conducted the propaganda activities during the electoral periods in Turkey.
The lost treasure of Byzantine Empire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUBPs8lQcDk
Served as the capital of three great empires, Istanbul hides many secrets that might shed light on its ... Detayları Gör
Syrian Refugees: #2 Could they influence Turkey’s local elections outcome?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TJr3Yg6xXE
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Ankara innovators generate new ideas to challenge misinformation
This article is authored by Mark Stencel, mentor of the Ankara module of Factory programme.
Ankara reminds me a lot of Washington, D.C. The city's core is ne... Detayları Gör
AI and deepfakes: the future of fake news
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pVVe-cFpOY&t=60s
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Syrian Refugees: #1 The Usual Suspects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Myf2kYnoxgs&t=5s
There are many fake stories spreading online about Syrian refugees living in Turkey.
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