The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, is one of the most prestigious events in the entertainment industry. The awards ceremony annually recognizes outstanding achievements in filmmaking, acting, and production. However, as the Oscar season approaches, rumors and false information about the actors and films can spread like wildfire on social media and other […]
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As mobile phones and smart devices have become indispensable over the last decade, many now resort to the ease of online banking and other financial transactions. In such a background, we came across viral social media posts about a new type of fraud, SIM SWAP Fraud, which purportedly would steal your bank account data from the […]
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Tech billionaire Bill Gates is among the wealthiest and most influential individuals in the world and is no stranger where it comes to controversies as well. As a result, at certain times, we can see that misinformation/disinformation also being spread in the guise of statements claiming to be made by this famous business magnate. We […]
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The former president of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, continuing on the pre-election mandate, implemented several steps to move towards organic fertilizer. However, this move was not properly phased out and heavily backfired and was one of the reasons for the start of the protests against the Rajapaksa regime. Under the fertilizer policy, the Rajapaksa government […]
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Videos of unbelievable behavioral patterns related to animals often get shared widely among social media users with much astonishment. However, sometimes, such incidents have misleading interpretations. This is our investigation related to a strange incident between a deer and a crocodile. Social Media Posts A viral video is being spread on social media stating the […]
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Last year, Thailand canceled the requirement for wearing masks in public. However, many Thai people continue to wear them in public, especially in enclosed areas such as shopping malls, trains, planes, and public transportation. In addition to preventing COVID-19 infections, many Thais still wear masks due to air pollution issues, specifically PM 2.5. Recently, the […]
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We often encounter misinterpreted media content that gets viral by adding a misleading context to the facts. Since the general public is also at a time are unaware of the truth behind the facts, often this sensationalism-based reporting attracts many views. This is the investigation done by Fact Crescendo regarding a video published on social […]
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It’s undeniable that climate change has contributed to changes in weather patterns around many parts of the world. However, unfortunately, some social media posts spread unverified rumors about drastic weather changes creating as the public gets very curious and some even panic about such incidents. This is our investigation of such misleading posts, which went […]
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Trigger Warning: Disturbing Content Please be advised that this article contains information about Placentophagy, which may include disturbing visuals related to placenta consumption. If you are sensitive to graphic content or feel uncomfortable with the topic, please proceed with caution or refrain from reading. TikTok has become a popular platform for creating and sharing viral […]
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With the devastation caused by the massive tsunami that hit Sri Lanka’s shores in December 2004 still afresh among many Sri Lankans, the public is very keen on announcements related to tsunamis and other major disaster warnings. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) is the government body entrusted with the responsibility of informing the general public […]
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