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Ever fallen prey to the charm of those famous viral photos? Uncover the truth behind these iconic images and how many times deception played its hand.
In the age of the internet, fake news is no stranger. With today's photo editing tools, even the keenest eyes can be deceived. Ever wondered how many widely circulated online images are actually 100% real? The revelations ahead will make you question everything you see on the web.
Behind the scenes glimpse of MGM's introduction photo shoot.
The photo capturing a lion tied to a machine for the iconic MGM introduction was actually a diagnosed lion at a veterinary office. Fortunately, the lion recovered completely. Interestingly, 7 lions were used to create MGM's intro, and the current one named Leo has been featured in most films since 1957.
The tale of the rice-flipping guy.
Remember the viral 'fried rice' meme a few years back, featuring a guy skillfully tossing rice in a pan? Sadly, the original was a fake, with that appetizing rice being a photoshopped image of a sculpture displayed in a Tokyo grocery store.
The Enchanted Castle
The enchanting castle on this island had travel enthusiasts eager to witness its wonder. Regrettably, it's a clever combination of a photo capturing a rock formation in Thailand and a castle in Germany.
Pilot's Sky Selfie
The iconic sky selfie of a pilot capturing himself mid-air is, in reality, a photo of him safely on the ground. The sky backdrop is a product of photoshop magic.
Icy Venice
Venice is undeniably one of the most beautiful places to visit, so there's no need to photoshop a frozen Lake Baikal in Russia to make it look even more stunning. This composite photo has fooled many into a magical moment in Venice.
Perfect Lens-Shaped Clouds
The lens-shaped clouds are already pretty amazing and don't need excessive photoshopping to enhance their beauty. Unfortunately, the creator behind this viral photo didn't quite think the same way.
Moon on Skyscraper
The original photo on the right was captured by photographer Mo Aoun. It was already a magnificent piece, but to add more sparkle, internet users photoshopped the moon into an unreal position, as seen in the circulated image.
10 Years of Deforestation Challenge
As the #10yearchallenge trend swept through, the before-and-after photo of a devastated forest shocked many. While serving as an effective cautionary tale, it's a deception as these are originally two different forests.
Einstein Cycling Amidst an Explosion
It's not just contemporary photos that get photoshopped and spread like wildfire, deceiving everyone. This explosion image was actually taken 7 years after the death of the scientist Einstein.
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