“Visuals depicting a paranormal activity at the Jharkhand High Court, wherein a step ladder moves on its own”
What FACTLY found
Media reports have confirmed that this incident did not occur at the Jharkhand High Court. Though we were unable to trace the location of the incident, the phenomenon of a step ladder appearing to move independently is not uncommon, as numerous demonstrations exist. Placing the ladder on a slope and giving it a gentle push can induce a rocking motion reminiscent of passive dynamic walkers’ pendulum-like movement. This rocking action, coupled with the slope, leads to a gradual descent as poten...
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 29 August 2023. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 30 August 2023, 1 day later. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/motivational.496586/posts/pfbid0yGjir1cRRTfmbfk755MY8oVYWXQu7LB6…
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.