A 10-metre giant bottle of vodka containing pomegranate-flavoured alcohol reportedly fell over at Raffles Places before peak hour this morning on Boxing Day.

This is according to an article making the rounds on social media (click on photo to go to article):

Here are 6 clues about the news that make it utterly convincing:

1. It is on The Stratis Times, Singapore's only authoritative newspaper.

2. Look closely at the photo.

The photo source says it is user-generated from Twitter. That means there was a witness.

3. It quoted Bob the builder.

Ah yes, the leading voice in the construction sector.

4. They provide links to real news sites.

All the sister publications.

5. The article is shared on Facebook:

6. You read it on the Internet. It must, therefore, be true.

Well played, onlineliquorshop.sg, well played.

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