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Photo shows the Israeli Olympic team making the ‘Bring them home now’ formation in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Publisher’s rating: FALSE
The photo shows Israeli senior artistic swimming team athletes forming “Bring them home now,” but it was taken in November 2023, not at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The team posed to call for the release of Israeli hostages.
La vacunación contra la COVID-19 reduce la esperanza de vida en un 37%
Publisher’s rating: Falso
Cartoon Network албан ёсоор хаагджээ. Бидний хүүхэд насыг гайхалтай байлгасанд баярлалаа
Publisher’s rating: Худал
ஹிந்து பெண்கள் முஸ்லிம்களை ஓடிபோய் கல்யாணம் கட்டிக்கிட்டா கடைசியில் வாழ்க்கை suit கேஸ் தான்...முடியும்
Publisher’s rating: misleading
Les joueurs marocains crient « Allahu Akbar » et font un signe d'égorgement après leur victoire contre l'Argentine aux Jeux Olympiques 2024.
Publisher’s rating: La vidéo n’a pas été enregistrée cette année lors des Jeux Olympiques de Paris, mais en 2023 lors de la Coupe d'Afrique des nations à Rabat.
The video does not show Moroccan players celebrating their 2024 Olympic victory over Argentina. It was filmed in 2023 in Rabat, after Morocco’s under-23 team won the Africa Cup of Nations; the review says a player does make a throat-slitting gesture.
200 Maldivians are being treated for swine flu at Lanka Hospital, with some fatalities reported !!
Publisher’s rating: False
The review says Sri Lanka’s health director general confirmed that no recent swine flu cases had been reported at Lanka Hospital, and the hospital also denied treating Maldivian patients with swine flu. It concludes that the viral message was false.
The 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln penny is the rarest and most valuable penny ever minted.
Publisher’s rating: True. Rarity Historical Context: The 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln penny is considered one of the rarest U.S. coins due to its limited mintage and high demand among collectors. The "S" mint mark indicates it was produced at the San Francisco Mint, and "V.D.B." refers to the initials of the designer, Victor David Brenner, who was later removed from the coin's reverse. Mintage: Only 484,000 of these pennies were minted, making it a rare find. The combination of its low mintage and the removal of Brenner’s initials contributed to its rarity. Current Market Value Grading Impact: The value of the 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln penny varies significantly depending on its grade. Coins in higher grades (e.g., MS-65 or above) command much higher prices than those in lower grades. Value Range (as of 2024): In Poor to Fine Condition: Generally, values range from $2,000 to $3,000. In Very Fine to Extremely Fine Condition: Values typically range from $4,000 to $8,000. In Uncirculated Condition: Can range from $15,000 to $30,000, with exceptional pieces reaching higher amounts. In Mint State (MS-65 and higher): Values can exceed $50,000, with MS-67 examples fetching over $100,000. Market Trends Demand and Investment: The 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln penny remains highly sought after due to its historical significance and rarity. It often appreciates in value, particularly as the market for rare coins continues to grow. Recent Sales: High-quality examples of this penny have been known to fetch record prices at auction, reflecting its status as a premier collectible. This information confirms the 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln penny’s position as one of the rarest and most valuable pennies ever minted, with its market value driven by its rarity, historical significance, and the condition of the coin.
Large Fish Allegedly Found in Wennappuwa !!(PHOTO)
Publisher’s rating: False
The review says the image was likely artificially generated, citing AI-detection results and visual inconsistencies. It also reports that the same image had been attributed to locations in the Philippines and Nigeria, and concludes that the claim about the biggest fish ever found in Sri Lanka being discovered in Wennappuwa is false.
Ce chiot est à donner contre bons soins.
Publisher’s rating: L’annonce est une tentative de phishing. La photo de l’animal a été volée sur Instagram.
The review found that the offer was a phishing scam and that its puppy photo had been taken from Instagram. The pictured dog was identified as Judge, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier whose Instagram account showed the photos had been posted years earlier.
Swine Flu වැළඳුණු මාලදිවයින ජාතිකයින් රැසක් Lanka Hospital හි ප්රතිකාර ගන්නා බවට පළ වන සටහන් අසත්යයි!
Publisher’s rating: False
“Diferença do Brasil. Lá [na Venezuela] pode filmar na hora da votação”
Publisher’s rating: Falso
Rutube работает хуже, чем YouTube, потому что российская платформа моложе
Publisher’s rating: Фейк. Rutube появился всего на год позже, чем YouTube.
آلاف المسيحيين يخرجون إلى شوارع فرنسا رفضًا لإساءات أولمبياد باريس
Publisher’s rating: خبر كاذب
বাংলাদেশত চলি থকা প্ৰতিবাদৰ মাজতে প্ৰধানমন্ত্ৰী শ্বেখ হাছিনা ফ্ৰান্সলৈ পলাই গৈছে।
Publisher’s rating: মিছা
Video shows men’s relay event from 2024 Paris Olympics
Publisher’s rating: False
Mictórios estão sendo colocados em banheiros femininos de shoppings, em Alagoas(Shopping pátio)
Publisher’s rating: Falso
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