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It has been claimed on social media that watching Turkish TV series lowers IQ levels.

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Fake News Example – Çatak Secondary School (Turkey)
👩‍🏫 Teacher: Dilara Soysal | 👤 Uploaded by: Ezgi

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Fake News Example – Çatak Secondary School (Turkey)
👩‍🏫 Teacher: Dilara Soysal | 👤 Uploaded by: Ezgi

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❓ Why is this fake?
This claim is fake because there is no scientific evidence showing that watching Turkish TV series lowers IQ. Reliable fact-checking sources state that this claim is not supported by academic research. (Source: teyit.org)

🎭 Targeted emotion: Fear / Concern

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It has been claimed that 93% of the population in Turkey are TikTok users.

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Fake News Example – Çatak Secondary School (Turkey)👩‍🏫 Teacher: Sezgin Turan | 👤 Uploaded by: Yağmur

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Fake News Example – Çatak Secondary School (Turkey)👩‍🏫 Teacher: Sezgin Turan | 👤 Uploaded by: Yağmur

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❓ Why is this fake?
This claim is fake because official statistics and reliable research data do not support the statement that 93% of Turkey’s population uses TikTok. Fact-checking sources show that the actual number of TikTok users in Turkey is much lower and that the claim exaggerates the data and misrepresents statistics. (Source: dogrulukpayi.com)

🌐 Country: Turkey
🎭 Targeted emotion: Curiosity / Exaggeration / Misinformation

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Is Turkey Third in the World for Per Capita Food Waste?          Teacher: Zeynep ER   Student: Olcay

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Is Turkey Third in the World for Per Capita Food Waste?          Teacher: Zeynep ER   Student: Olcay

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Fake News Screenshot

Source Tip: An image of an Instagram post (dated March 6, 2021, with over 3k likes) claiming that Turkey ranks 3rd globally in per capita food waste. The post also cites a BBC news report as its source.

❓ Why is this fake? The claim that Turkey ranks 3rd globally in per capita food waste is FALSE. Although the post cited a BBC report, that report, based on the 2021 UN Food Waste Index Report, did not state Turkey was 3rd. The report only presented data for a selected 10 countries, which created a misleading impression. According to the UN Environment Programme’s official Food Waste Index Report, Turkey, with 93 kg of per capita food waste, ranks 60th among 215 countries, not 3rd. Turkey ranks 15th globally in terms of total annual food waste (7.8 million tons) by households.

🌐 CountryTurkey

🎭 Targeted EmotionShame / Anger / Concern / Misinformation 🔗 Source : doğrulukpayi.com

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Does Soda Water Cleanse the Body?  Teacher: Zeynep Er           uploaded: Yiğit

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Does Soda Water Cleanse the Body?  Teacher: Zeynep Er           uploaded: Yiğit

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Fake News Screenshot

Source Tip: An image of a Facebook post (dated October 19, 2025) claiming that drinking soda water (bicarbonate water) every day cleanses the body. Various claims about baking soda (carbonate) are widely shared on social media.

❓ Why is this fake?The claim that soda water (bicarbonate water) cleanses the kidneys or purifies the body from toxins is FALSE. There is no scientific evidence to support this. Clinical studies show that sodium bicarbonate does not improve kidney function and may even lead to side effects. The human body’s pH balance is naturally maintained by the kidneys and lungs. There is no data indicating that alkaline water or carbonate drinks change this balance or contribute to overall health. Furthermore, studies show that soda water has no significant effect on bone density, as it does not contain minerals that support bone health.

🌐 CountryTurkey (The claim was circulated via a Turkish Facebook account)

🎭 Targeted EmotionCuriosity / Hope / Misinformation

🔗 Source (doğrulukpayi.com)

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Is Global Warming Not Real?  Teacher: Zeynep ER                    Student: Kuzey

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Is Global Warming Not Real?  Teacher: Zeynep ER                    Student: Kuzey

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Source Tip: An image of a Tweet (dated October 6, 2021) claiming that "Global warming is a myth," the Earth's average temperature has not risen, and that many studies since 2012 show the world has entered a cooling cycle. (The original Tweet received over 500 likes.)

❓ Why is this fake?This claim is FALSE. The argument that global warming is a hoax, that temperatures are not rising, and that the world has entered a cooling cycle since 2012, is not supported by scientific consensus. Various scientific studies confirm that global warming is real. If the current trend continues, the average global temperature is projected to rise by 2 degrees by the end of the century, leading to very serious global consequences. The claim relies on an outdated (2013) and likely misrepresented report from the Daily Mail.🌐

CountryTurkey (The claim was circulated via a Turkish Twitter account)

🎭 Targeted EmotionConfusion / Skepticism / Misinformation

🔗 Source (Fact-Checking): https://www.dogrulukpayi.com/

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Are Pet Owners Immune to COVID-19? Teacher : Zeynep Er            Uploaded: Cengizhan 

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Are Pet Owners Immune to COVID-19? Teacher : Zeynep Er            Uploaded: Cengizhan 

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5-Are Pet Owners Immune to COVID-19?

🖼️ Fake News ScreenshotSource Tip: An image of a social media post (e.g., a Twitter repost from March 12, 2020) claiming: "The immune systems of people who keep cats and dogs at home are much stronger," and "diseases, including Corona, do not pass from CATS and DOGS to humans; on the contrary, people who keep cats and dogs at home have much stronger immune systems than those who don't."

❓ Why is this fake?The claim is FALSE. SARS-CoV-2 is a new and specific virus, and simply living with animals cannot grant protection against a new and specific virus. Immunity against COVID-19 can only be achieved in two ways: by having contracted the disease or by being vaccinated. The fact that there have been people who contracted COVID-19 and even died despite owning pets proves the claim is incorrect.

🌐 Country: Turkey (The claim was circulated via a Turkish social media account)

🎭 Targeted Emotion: Hope / False Security / Misinformation

🔗 Source (teyit.org)

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Does This Video Show the Chicxulub Crater That Wiped Out the Dinosaurs?                  Teacher:ZeynepEr        Uploaded:Sema

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Does This Video Show the Chicxulub Crater That Wiped Out the Dinosaurs?                  Teacher:ZeynepEr        Uploaded:Sema

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Source Tip: An image or snippet from a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on November 5, 2025, claiming to show the massive Chicxulub Crater formed by the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. (The post received 755 thousand views.)

❓ Why is this fake? The claim is FALSE. The video actually shows the Caldera Blanca volcanic crater located in the Canary Islands. It is impossible to view the actual Chicxulub Crater with the naked eye, as the impact site is buried underground and largely submerged off the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula.

🌐 Country:Turkey (The claim was circulated via a Turkish X account)

🎭 Targeted Emotion:Curiosity / Excitement / Misinformation

🔗 Source: doğrulukpayi.com

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Does Watching Turkish TV Series Lower IQ?                    Teacher:ZeynepEr     Uploaded:Emir                                                               

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Does Watching Turkish TV Series Lower IQ?                    Teacher:ZeynepEr     Uploaded:Emir                                                               

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Fake News ScreenshotSource Tip: An image from a social media post (e.g., Instagram/Facebook) claiming: "According to research, watching Turkish TV series has been found to lower an individual's IQ level." (Reference the uploaded file turk-dizisi-iq-iddia.webp which visually demonstrates the claim.)

❓ Why is this fake?The claim is FALSE. A comprehensive search of academic databases using keywords like "Turkish TV series IQ" or "Turkish drama cognitive" reveals that no scientific research in the literature establishes a link between watching Turkish TV series and lowering a person's IQ level. While some scientific studies examine the relationship between general excessive television viewing time and cognitive development (finding a link between high viewing time and lower verbal IQ in children), this does not specifically support the claim about Turkish TV series.

🌐 Country:Turkey

🎭 Targeted Emotion:Fear / Concern / Shame

🔗 Source: teyit.org

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Does This Video Show a Mass Held by the Pope in Iznik During His Visit to Turkey?   Teacher: Zeynep Er                        uploaded: Mehmet

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Does This Video Show a Mass Held by the Pope in Iznik During His Visit to Turkey?   Teacher: Zeynep Er                        uploaded: Mehmet

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Fake News ScreenshotSource Tip: An image or snippet from a video shared on an Instagram account (on November 28, 2025), claiming to show a mass held by Pope Leo XIV in Iznik, Turkey, during his visit. The video also circulated on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).

❓ Why is this fake?The claim is FALSE. The images are from the "Holy Week" ceremonies, which represent the suffering of Jesus Christ, held in the city of Cartagena, Spain, in 2024. The individuals seen in the footage are members of a religious group called ‘Nazareno’. Furthermore, the submerged church in Iznik visited by Pope Leo XIV (St. Neophytos Basilica) does not currently have a closed place of worship where such a mass could take place.

🌐 Country:Turkey (The claim was circulated via Turkish social media accounts)

🎭 Targeted Emotion:Curiosity / Misinformation / Cultural Misinterpretation

🔗 Source: doğrulukpayi.com

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Marco Violi charged with the shooting of Trump -  👩‍🏫 Teacher: Anna Gerardina Antinori👩‍🎓 Uploaded by: Filomena

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Marco Violi charged with the shooting of Trump -  👩‍🏫 Teacher: Anna Gerardina Antinori👩‍🎓 Uploaded by: Filomena

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Source Tip: An image of a post on X (formerly Twitter) dated July 16, 2024 claiming that an Italian sports journalist Marco Violi was involved in the shooting of former US President Trump.

❓Why is this fake?

This is fake because Marco Violi claimed he woke up and the situation had already exploded without him knowing nothing. The news was generated by a wrong translation of Mark Violets into the Italian Marco Violi.

🌐 Country: Italy

🎭 Targeted Emotion: Anger / Hate / Misinformation

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Lino Banfi's death 👩‍🏫 Teacher: Anna Gerardina Antinori👩‍🎓 Uploaded by: Rossella

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Lino Banfi's death 👩‍🏫 Teacher: Anna Gerardina Antinori👩‍🎓 Uploaded by: Rossella

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Source Tip: An image of a Youtube video from the website "Gossip Italia 24" claiming that the famous Italian actor Lino Banfi is dead.

❓Why is this fake?

The news of Lino Banfi's death is a fake news story that circulates periodically, but the actor is alive and well, although he has been involved in online scams involving the use of his image, especially through artificial intelligence to advertise fake products (such as a pain cream in 2025), which has forced him to deny it several times. Lino Banfi has personally denied the claims, even in the past, jokingly saying, "I was dead and I was resurrected." Despite the fake news, Lino Banfi is still alive and will be 89 years old in 2025.

🌐 Country: Italy

🎭 Targeted Emotion: Anger / Sadness / Misinformation

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Shocking Claim Spreads Fast: A Baby Is Born With a Beard!  Teacher : Burcu SÜT  Uploaded by Ecem 

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Shocking Claim Spreads Fast: A Baby Is Born With a Beard!  Teacher : Burcu SÜT  Uploaded by Ecem 

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🧐 Why is this fake?

This news claims that a baby was born with a beard in Turkey. The story spread quickly on social media and attracted a lot of attention. However, the news is fake because there is no medical or scientific evidence. The headline uses shocking words to confuse people and play with their beliefs and emotions. It mainly targets fear and curiosity, especially among parents and sensitive readers.

Country: Turkey
Targeted Emotion: Fear, curiosity
Targeted Group: Parents and sensitive readers

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This viral post claims that drinking lemon water at night can remove all toxins from the body.
Many people shared it on social media because it sounds simple and healthy.
However, the information is misleading and not supported by scientific evidence.

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One spoon of this before sleep changes everything! Teacher :Burcu SÜT  Uploaded by Mina

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One spoon of this before sleep changes everything! Teacher :Burcu SÜT  Uploaded by Mina

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🧐 Why is this fake?

The post does not give any medical source or expert opinion.
It uses attractive and simple language to make people believe it easily.
The aim is to get attention and increase shares, not to inform.

🌍 Country :Turkey

😮 Targeted Emotion :Curiosity, hope

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This viral post claims that a simple kitchen ingredient can make people lose weight very fast.
Many users shared the post because it promises quick results without effort.
However, the claim is misleading and not supported by scientific evidence.

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Lose 5 kilos in 3 days! Teacher : Burcu SÜT Uploaded by Çınar

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Lose 5 kilos in 3 days! Teacher : Burcu SÜT Uploaded by Çınar

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🧐 Why is this fake?

The post does not include any reliable source or expert opinion.
It uses attractive and exaggerated language to catch attention.
The main goal is to get clicks and shares, not to give true information.

🌍 Country :Turkey

😮 Targeted Emotion : Curiosity, hope

👥 Targeted Group :People interested in dieting and weight loss

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Claim: Drinking hot water with lemon slices can eliminate the new coronavirus.

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Fake News Example - Azize Ana Secondary School (Türkiye) 👩‍🏫 Teacher: Öznur KARAGÜLLÜ Uploaded by: Rumeysa 

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Fake News Example - Azize Ana Secondary School (Türkiye) 👩‍🏫 Teacher: Öznur KARAGÜLLÜ Uploaded by: Rumeysa 

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Source: Viral message circulated on WhatsApp and Facebook, attributed to Shenme Minzi (Zanjan University) and Prof. Chen Horin (Beijing Military Hospital).

Screenshot Date: March 30, 2020

❓Why is this fake?

There is no proof that lemon water cures or stops coronavirus. Health experts say vitamin C is good for the body, but it cannot kill the virus. The names and quotes in the message are not real or reliable.

🌐Country: Turkey

(Source: teyit.org)

🎭 Targeted Emotion / Misinformation Type: Hope/Fear-Health Misinformation

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Polybius — The mysterious arcade game that “drives players crazy” Uploaded by Maria Antonia, 1st Primary school of Argos(Greece),Teacher:Vasiliki Tsokola

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Polybius — The mysterious arcade game that “drives players crazy” Uploaded by Maria Antonia, 1st Primary school of Argos(Greece),Teacher:Vasiliki Tsokola

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📰 Polybius — The mysterious arcade game that “drives players crazy”

Article:
On the internet, a famous story has circulated about a mysterious arcade game called Polybius, which supposedly appeared in a few places in the United States during the early 1980s. According to the story, the game caused players to experience headaches, addiction, memory loss, and strange behavior. It is also said that men in black suits collected the machines for secret government experiments.

However, there is no reliable evidence that this game ever existed.

? Why is this Fake News? (Red Flags)

❌ There are no real arcade machines, photos, or official records proving the game existed.

❌ No arcade owners, companies, or developers have ever confirmed it.

❌ The story comes mainly from online forums and blogs, not from trustworthy sources.

❌ The details change from version to version, which is common in internet hoaxes.
🌐 Website / Source

Wikipedia: Polybius (urban legend)

🌍 Country

United States (the story claims the game appeared in U.S. arcades)

What does it aim to do?

To scare or impress readers

To spread virally online because it sounds mysterious

To make people believe that video games are dangerous without real proof

What we really know

Video games can affect players in different ways, but there is no secret arcade game that controls minds or causes madness. Polybius is an urban legend, not a real news story.

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It has been claimed that Soviet-era steam trains have been put into service in Kyiv due to power outages and fuel shortages.

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Steam Trains in Kiev Teacher: Çağatay Coşkun Uploaded: Nehir

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Why is this fake?

It is known that train services were disrupted after Russia's drone attack on Kyiv on December 6th. However, steam trains were not put into service for this reason. The trains were on the streets of Kyiv and Lviv for the "Magic Express" services organized for St. Nicholas Day.

Consequently, due to power outages and fuel shortages in Kyiv, Soviet-era trains did not operate.

Country: Ukraine (The claim was circulated via Turkish social media accounts)

Targeted Emotions: Curiosity / Misinformation

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Could the Düzce earthquake have been triggered by the US HAARP system?

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Did HAARP trigger the earthquake? Teacher : Göksel Ziylan Uploaded: Elifnaz

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Did HAARP trigger the earthquake? Teacher : Göksel Ziylan Uploaded: Elifnaz

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Why is this fake?
The HAARP program is operated at a large facility located on US Air Force land in Gascona, Alaska. Scientists and critics argue that these claims are far beyond the capabilities of the facility and exceed the scope of natural science.

Country: Turkey

Targeted Emotions: Fear / Panic

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A video showing a crab eating bread while it was cooking in a pot quickly went viral.

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The crab is eating bread while it's cooking! Teacher: Göksel Ziylan Uploaded: Azra

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The crab is eating bread while it's cooking! Teacher: Göksel Ziylan Uploaded: Azra

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Why is this fake?

The video is fake because it was created by combining two different images. In the original video, the crab is not visible in the pot.

Country: Turkey (The claim was circulated via Turkish social media accounts)

Targeted Emotions: Curiosity / Misinformation

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It was claimed that a baby camel, the size of a cat, was being raised at home. The image quickly went viral.

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A baby camel raised at home! Teacher: Çağatay Coşkun Uploaded: Ayşe Defne

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A baby camel raised at home! Teacher: Çağatay Coşkun Uploaded: Ayşe Defne

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Why is this fake?

Baby camels can't be this small and are usually longer. They cannot be kept as pets at home.

Country: Turkey (The claim was circulated via Turkish social media accounts)

Targeted Emotions: Curiosity / Misinformation

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Is the murderer of a 11-year old girl an Ukrainian?

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Is the murderer of a 11-year old girl an Ukrainian?

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Teacher: Monika Pietrowicz

Upload: Franek

Why is this fake?

The authorities deny that the murderer of a 11-year old girl in Jelenie Góra is from Ukraine. It was proved that she was a Polish citizen.

Targeted emotion: fear, reluctance toward Ukrainian people

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Teacher: Monika Pietrowicz, upload by: Emilia

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5G technology is responsible for SARS COVID-19

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5G technology is responsible for SARS COVID-19

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Why is this fake?:

The research don't confirm this claim. 5G doesn't effect our health in such way that it could cause SARS COVID-19.

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Teacher: Monika Pietrowicz, upload by: Rafał

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Will English flag be banned from displaying?

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Will English flag be banned from displaying?

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Why is this fake:

The authorities deny such accusations. The English flag will be displayed as usually.

Target emotion: fear, nervousness, lach of faith in government

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Teacher: Monika Pietrowicz, upload by: Franek

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Why is it fake?

The politician Jarosław Kaczyński pretendet to make an important call during the government gathering. It turned out it was fake call, because his phone was upside down.

Target emotion:

lack of faith in the goverbment, laugh,