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One of the most famous mysterious stories claims that a plane disappeared in 1955 and returned 37 years later in 1992. According to the story, Flight 914 took off from New York to Florida but vanished without a trace. Then, in 1992, the same plane allegedly landed in Caracas, Venezuela. The crew and passengers were reportedly alive and unaware that decades had passed. After landing, the plane took off again and disappeared once more. Some say the government covered up the incident.

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“The Myth of Flight 914: The Plane That ‘Returned’ After 37 Years”(Created by Ahmet EAL,Selda Çelik/Elazığ Anatolian High School)

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“The Myth of Flight 914: The Plane That ‘Returned’ After 37 Years”(Created by Ahmet EAL,Selda Çelik/Elazığ Anatolian High School)

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This story is completely fictional. It was first published by Weekly World News, a tabloid known for fake and entertaining news about aliens and supernatural events.

There are no official records from organizations like the FAA or NTSB about a missing flight like this. If such an event had truly happened, it would have been a global headline.

The story also includes many logical errors. A plane cannot stay hidden and operational for 37 years, and people cannot avoid aging during that time.

Websites like Snopes.com have confirmed that this story is a hoax. The images used in the articles are either edited or taken from unrelated events.

In conclusion, the “37-year missing plane” is just a modern myth, spread for entertainment, not a real event.

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"The Ministry of National Education has made Ottoman Turkish compulsory in schools!"

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"The Ministry of National Education has made Ottoman Turkish compulsory in schools!"

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"The Ministry of National Education has made Ottoman Turkish compulsory in schools!"

Fact: This news was widely circulated in 2014-2015. At that time, there was talk that Ottoman Turkish would be taught in some religious vocational high schools and some other secondary schools as an elective course. However, the news that it would be a compulsory course was not true. The official statements of the Ministry of National Education also stated that this course would be an elective course.

Why is it fake?

Misleading headline: The news headline contains a very striking and definitive claim ("made compulsory"), but the details do not support this.

Incomplete information: It is not stated that the course will only be given in certain types of schools and will be optional.

Creating perception: It may have been presented to create a certain reaction in the public.

Impact: This type of fake news can polarize society over education policies, cause misunderstandings and unnecessary debates.

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"Katy Perry attended the Met Gala." I saw this headline on X. The post said that famous artist Katy Perry attended the Met Gala. I saw many posts like this on social media and researched it.                           

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After examining the image, I looked at the official magazine accounts. I couldn't find any sources about Katy Perry attending the Met Gala in the magazine accounts. A short while later, I read the statement the artist made on her Instagram account.

Katy Perry said she didn't attend the Met Gala because she was on her Lifetimes Tour. She said the images on social media were created by a fan with artificial intelligence.

In short, Katy Perry's Met Gala look that we saw on social media was prepared by artificial intelligence. Katy Perry didn't attend the Met Gala.

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Coronavirus: The fake and misleading stories that went viral this week

April 4, 2020

Jack Goodman, BBC Watch and Trend

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We've all been there. A coronavirus post that might be real and sounds right, but how do we know it's true?

To help, the BBC's disinformation monitoring team is checking and fact-checking some of the most shared fake and misleading stories of the week.

Was Brooklyn singing along to The Notorious B.I.G.?

It makes sense that Brooklynites in New York City would be rapping along to one of The Notorious B.I.G.'s biggest hits in unison during lockdown, right?

A video claiming exactly that has been shared thousands of times and has been viewed more than a million times in just a few days.

Screenshot of the New York skyline. Labeled "fake"

A video taken from a high-rise in New York City scans apartment buildings blaring the song Juicy by the late Brooklyn rapper Biggie.

However, the posts are fake. We know this because a comment on one of the posts revealed that the footage matches a video from a Jay-Z concert in 2010.

We also found that the video is in Manhattan, not Brooklyn — likely the Upper West Side.

So the video doesn't show a group sing-along that would give people "goosebumps" if you read the comments.

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We've all been there. A coronavirus post that could be true and sounds about right, but how do we know it's accurate?

To help, the BBC's disinformation-monitoring team is fact-checking and verifying some of the most widely shared fake and misleading stories of the week.

Was Brooklyn rapping along to The Notorious B.I.G.?

Residents of Brooklyn, in New York City, rapping in unison to one of The Notorious B.I.G.'s biggest hits during lockdown sounds plausible, doesn't it?

A video claiming exactly that has been shared thousands of times and clocked-up more than one million views in a few days.

The video, shot from a tall building somewhere in New York, scans across apartment buildings that are apparently blaring out the song Juicy by deceased Brooklyn rapper Biggie.

However, the posts are fake. We know this because we found that, tipped off by a comment on one of the posts, the recording appears to be a match for a video from a Jay-Z concert in 2010.

We also pinpointed the video to Manhattan not Brooklyn - probably the Upper West Side.

So the video does not show a mass singalong that, if you read the comments, gave people "goose bumps".

That's not a 5G antenna

A video claiming to show people in China tearing down a 5G mobile antenna was shared on social media and has generated thousands of views.

Actor Woody Harrelson, who has two million Instagram followers, posted the video, saying: "Meanwhile the Chinese are bringing 5g antennas down."

The video is genuine but it's old and shows protesters in Hong Kong in August 2019 tearing down what was reported to be a "smart lamppost" equipped to collect data.

5G is the latest high-speed mobile broadband technology which requires new antenna masts to be installed to maintain the network.

The video was shared as false rumours about a link between 5G and coronavirus spread on social media.

Your mate's tip-off about steam? Ignore it

Posts claiming that inhaling steam has helped coronavirus patients' recovery have been spreading across social media this week.

One example has been shared more than 40,000 times. It appears to come from a Facebook user in Durham, who wrote that he heard "first hand that a doctor who had Corona virus recovered in double quick time" after inhaling steam.

A similar message has taken different forms - coming from someone's "sister in London", "Queens NY" and "a sister from Pakistan".

There's no evidence that steam inhalation works as a treatment for coronavirus.

This advice is also potentially harmful.

High-temperature steam-cleaning of surfaces in hospitals and elsewhere does destroy the coronavirus (as well as other types of viruses) says Prof Keith Neal, a specialist in the study of the spread of infectious diseases at the University of Nottingham.

However, any attempt to inhale steam at this temperature, would be extremely dangerous and risk burns.

Your body's cooling system would kick in to limit the rise in temperature, says Prof Neal, and your lungs would certainly be irreparably damaged before reaching a temperature high enough to deactivate the virus.

Croatian earthquake survivors not Italian patients

Posts with images of hospital beds and patients being treated on the streets are going viral on social media with the claim that hospitals in Italy have run out of space due to the spread of coronavirus.

The images being shared are genuine, but they are not from Italy.

A reverse image search reveals they were taken in the Croatian capital, Zagreb, after it was hit by an earthquake on 22 March.

The most widely shared post seems to have originated in India just as the government there imposed a nationwide lockdown on 25 March.

It has been shared more than 17,000 times and is now being posted by users outside India.

Indian journalist Rajat Sharma, also tweeted the images with the misleading claim. He deleted the post within a few hours but it had already been retweeted more than 6,000 times.

Baking-soda remedies in Russia

A Russian scientist has said that a man-made bacterium has somehow merged with the new coronavirus and is the reason people are dying - and recommends baking soda to treat it.

The interview appeared on a popular Russian YouTube channel and has had more than four million views.

But there's no evidence to support this - the disease Covid-19 is caused by the coronavirus alone.

It's also not the case that baking soda can help if you are infected with coronavirus, or prevent infection from it.

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Some misleading online posts are difficult to spot because they contain both good and bad medical advice.

You can be drawn in by the good from what appears to be a reputable source and then can be caught off guard when bad advice is thrown into the mix.

A good example of this is a message attributed to Johns Hopkins University in the US.

It has been widely shared in various forms, sometimes attributed to a medical expert, Irene Ken, suggesting ways to avoid the "contagion".

There is some sensible advice in there, such as washing your hands or that vodka is not a strong enough alcohol to kill the virus.

Other parts of it, however, are inaccurate - among them that Listerine, a brand of mouthwash, is 65% alcohol (it's much less than that).

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Additional reporting by Marianna Spring, Shruti Menon, Olga Robinson, Shayan Sardarizadeh and Alistair Coleman.

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A global look at Covid-19 rumours and disinformation.

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Alparslan Özmol, one of the beloved artists of our country, is thought to have died almost every year due to asparagas news, unfortunately there are dozens of people who believe these news. This is exactly what we are talking about. How do we get the right news?

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1. Question Source Reliability: Check whether the source of the news is reliable. Well-known and reputable media outlets usually have more reliable information.

2. Check Information Timeliness: Check when the news was published. Old information may not reflect current events.

3. Use Multiple Sources: Compare the accuracy of information by researching the same story from different sources. Different perspectives provide a more comprehensive understanding.

4. Understand what is meant: Read the content of the news report carefully and try to understand it. Misinterpretations can lead to incorrect information.

5. Think Critically: Adopt a questioning approach when reading the news story. Think about the purpose of the story, its target audience and possible biases.

6. Beware of Provocative Content: Be especially wary of racist, hateful or misleading content. Such stories often have manipulative intentions.

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"Iran must abandon nuclear weapons: Trump".

1. Identify the Source: Check where the headline originated. In this case, it’s from a reputable news outlet. Reliable s

2. Cross-Verify with Multiple Sources: Look for the same news in other trusted outlets. If multiple credible sources report the same information, it’s more likely to be accurate. For example, searching for this headline in outlets like Reuters, BBC, or Al Jazeera can help confirm its validity.

3. Check for Context: Headlines can sometimes be misleading or lack context. Read the full article to understand the circumstances and details surrounding the statement. For instance, was this a recent statement by Trump, or is it being quoted from a past event?

4. Evaluate the Credibility of the Claim: If the claim involves factual data (e.g., statistics, events), verify it against official records or statements. For political claims, check government websites or official press releases.

Beware of Bias: Consider the potential bias of the source. Some outlets may frame news in a way that aligns with their editorial stance. Comparing how different outlets report the same story can provide a balanced view

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Fake News About Cem Yılmaz's Death Causes Confusion on Social Media. A fake news post claiming that famous Turkish comedian and actor Cem Yılmaz had died caused widespread confusion on social media. A black-and-white photo of the celebrity, with the caption "Cem Yılmaz has passed away," began circulating rapidly across various platforms.

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The image, which featured a manipulated version of the BPT logo, was designed to look like a legitimate news announcement. Many users, believing it to be real, shared it without verifying the information, contributing to the spread of misinformation.

It was quickly confirmed that the news was false. No credible news outlet reported on Cem Yılmaz’s death, and his official social media accounts showed no sign of such an event. This further proved that the claim was completely unfounded.

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*Open a recent news headline

*State how you verified this news with the following steps:

*Write the news headline

*Explain the methods you did not use

*Add at least one reliable source

*The result of your existence is guaranteed

*You can review and comment on your friends' posts

Note: Be careful not to disregard the people who contributed to your posts and their maintenance.

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It was claimed that a photo shared on social media showed the collapse of the July 15 Martyrs Bridge during the Istanbul earthquake on September 26, 2019. However, the claim that the photo shows the collapse of the July 15 Martyrs Bridge after the September 26, 2019 Istanbul earthquake is not true. The object in the photo is a horizontally moving platform used for bridge maintenance.

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The Turkey-based teyit.org site can be used to check the accuracy of the news. Teyit.org is an independent verification platform based in Turkey and mainly analyzes suspicious information in Türkiye and presents it to its users. We can access the information correctly through this and similar sites. In addition, while accessing the correct information, checking the source, Examining the Context, Looking at Official Statements and Institutions, Performing Content Analysis and using verification sites allow us to access the real information.

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"AI Knows No Boundaries: Jamie Lee Curtis’s Image Used Without Consent!!"      (Prepared by Işıl   EAL,Selda Çelik/Elazığ Anatolian High School)

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"AI Knows No Boundaries: Jamie Lee Curtis’s Image Used Without Consent!!"      (Prepared by Işıl   EAL,Selda Çelik/Elazığ Anatolian High School)

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Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis was featured in an AI-generated commercial without her permission. The actress took to social media to call out Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

One of the most striking examples of AI misuse in 2025 involved Hollywood star Jamie Lee Curtis. Her face was used without consent in an advertisement that quickly went viral across social media platforms. It was soon revealed that the visuals had been entirely created using artificial intelligence. Outraged by the unauthorized use of her image, Curtis publicly urged Mark Zuckerberg to take action, saying, “Protect me from these fake ads.” The incident has reignited debates around digital rights, celebrity privacy, and the ethical use of AI.

This image represents a frame from the fake advertisement featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, created without her consent and circulated on social media. Curtis opposed the spread of such content and called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to have the video removed from the platform. Shortly after, Meta took down the fake advertisement.

This incident demonstrates how dangerous the misuse of artificial intelligence technology can be and how it can damage the reputation of public figures. It is important to be cautious with such fake content and to avoid sharing it without verifying its authenticity.

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''Girl who tore the Quran turned into a creature''

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''Girl who tore the Quran turned into a creature''

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The tale of a girl transforming into a creature after tearing the Quran is a widespread misinformation, often circulated to instill fear. The image commonly associated with this story is not of a real person but a wax sculpture created by Australian artist Patricia Piccinini. This sculpture is part of her "Leather Landscape" series, first exhibited at the 2003 Venice Biennale.

The narrative typically describes a young girl in the Netherlands who, frustrated by her mother's loud Quran recitations while she tries to listen to music, tears the Quran in anger. As a consequence, she is transformed into a creature resembling a monkey. The story often concludes with her hospitalization and her family's request for her euthanasia. However, this account is entirely fictional, designed to caution children through a fabricated tale.

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In reality, the image attributed to this legend is a photograph of Piccinini's wax sculpture, displayed in a museum in the Netherlands. The setting is clearly a museum.

In summary, the story of the Quran-tearing girl transforming into a creature is a baseless myth, originating from a misinterpretation of contemporary art. Recognizing the true source of the image helps dispel this misinformation.

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Disinformation is not just a dirty method implemented on social media. Sometimes false information is also spread deliberately on the streets. The latest example of this occurred in Hatay on the night of Friday and Saturday. In the city created by the great disaster of the century, a life that could have been saved by search and rescue teams and volunteers, a claim made by an unidentified person in the middle of the street caused panic in the city. The unidentified person had shouted “The dam has burst” in the middle of the street. People who won this and learned these characteristics by hearsay, started hiding under the waters of the city and started to run away without being able to shake off their fear of earthquake. This disinformation that stirred up the streets in Hatay and harmed aid was quickly denied. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Vahit Kirişçi said in a statement on his social media account, “The claims that the Yarseli Dam has burst in Hatay are unfounded. The dam and pond in the earthquake zone are being followed as our liveliness.” Another denial of the unfounded claim came from the Directorate of Communications. The statement included the following statements: “This claim is a manipulation aimed at inciting panic in disaster areas.”

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"Dam burst in Hatay" claim (prepared by Zeynepsu )

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"Dam burst in Hatay" claim (prepared by Zeynepsu )

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This news was proven to be true by the Anadolu Ajansı and governor of Hatay has made statements confirming this. Therefore, this news is an example of disinformation.

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"The first photograph of the Kaaba, the Qiblah of Muslims!"

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An image was posted on the digital platform X claiming to be "the oldest photo of the Kaaba". The post was viewed more than 1 million times and received thousands of likes. When the comments under the post were analysed, it was seen that the claim caused controversy among users. It was found that the claim had been circulated before.

AA Teyit Line analysed the background of the allegations. Using the reverse search method, the photograph in question was scanned in search engines. It was determined that the image belonged to a series scene.

It was understood that the photograph subject to the allegation was a scene taken from the series known as "Hz. Ömer" in our country, whose original name is "Farouk Omar".

It was seen that the image in question was included in the credits and episodes of the series.

The first photographs of the Kaaba were taken by Egyptian engineer Mohammed Sadiq Bey using a wet plate collodion camera.

This news was confirmed by Anadolu Agency's confirmation line verification platform.

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A photo shared on social media allegedly shows a vehicle brought from Italy being used as a Togg taxi.

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Photo allegedly shows Togg vehicle being used as taxi

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According to the research conducted by the Turkey-based teyit.org site, when we search with the reverse image search, we can reach Facebook images from 2019 and 2020. The photos were first shared on the Facebook PAGE called Kocaali Merkez Taksi on December 31, 2019. When we examine the other photos on the Facebook page, we see that the plate of the Togg, which is claimed to be a taxi, is "54 T 5526", and it can also be seen on another vehicle. sakarya togg taxi plate comparison This situation shows that digital editing is seen in the alleged image. The claim that TOGG is referred to as the 'first groundbreaking domestic car' in the British press The claim that TOGG is referred to as the 'first groundbreaking domestic car' in the British press When we compare the photo sharing images on Togg's Instagram page in 2019 with the visuals, we see that some details are the same. sakarya togg taxi comparison reflections