Viral Video: In the world of social media, viral videos can spread like wildfire. Recently, a viral video has taken the internet by storm, with the claim that a 188 year old man was found living in a cave in India. The video quickly showed on several social media platforms under the ‘viral video India’ tag. But is the claim true? Let’s dive into the fact check and separate truth from fiction.
Fact Check of Viral Video Claiming 188 Year Old Man Found Living in India
The viral video was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the handle “Concerned Citizen.” It shows an extremely elderly man who claims he is 188 years old. In the video, two men help the old man as he walks with a stick. The video has gained an astonishing 27.5 million views. This has caught the attention of many curious viewers around the world. However, this claim has been proven false. X has flagged the post as misinformation. They clarified that the elderly man in the video is actually a Hindu saint named Siyaram Baba. He lives in Madhya Pradesh, India. According to credible reports, Siyaram Baba is about 110 years old, not 188.
The Spread of Misinformation in Viral Videos
Social media spreads content very quickly. It is no surprise that such a sensational claim went viral. The idea of someone living to 188 years old is very unlikely. This made the video interesting. Many users shared it across different platforms. However, fact checks soon proved the claim to be false. They showed that the information was changed to get more views and attention.
Medical Science Debunks the 188-Year-Old Claim
One of the main reasons this claim raised eyebrows is that it goes against medical knowledge. As one user, claiming to be a medical professional, noted, “Medically, it is virtually impossible for a human to live to 188 years old. The longest verified human lifespan is 122 years, achieved by Jeanne Calment. Human aging is driven by biological processes such as cellular senescence, DNA damage, and degradation of organs over time. Even with exceptional genetics, a healthy lifestyle, and advances in medicine, the body undergoes irreversible declines in function, making such an extreme age highly improbable.”
Public Reaction to the Viral Video
The viral video has sparked a range of reactions. While many users were quick to believe the sensational claim, others responded with humor and skepticism. One user jokingly commented, “This guy is 30 and has been in crypto since 2010!” showing that not everyone took the claim seriously.
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