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Phishing Scams Claim Apple Offers Free Many Scratched iPhones

Viral information circulated on social media these days claims that Apple gave away 750 iPhones that cannot be sold on the market due to some scratches on their bodies. This Facebook post is widely shared on social media and attracts a large number of Facebook users to follow this announcement. However, upon an investigation, we […]

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Did The Inventor Of Vaseline Eat Vaseline Daily To Test His Product?

Vaseline, the widely recognized petroleum jelly, has an interesting history. But did its inventor, Robert Chesebrough, really consume a spoonful of it daily? And did he demonstrate its wound-healing properties by burning his skin? Let’s delve into the truth. Social Media Claims Recently, a Facebook user shared a message claiming that Robert Augustus Chesebrough, the […]

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Assessing the Environmental and Economic Impacts of Wind Turbines

Fact Checked by G. Rashmitha Diwyanjalee A video circulating online highlights the extensive materials used in building a wind turbine, accompanied by a caption that reads, ‘Good luck to any farmer who has to bear the cost of removing these in 20 years’ time. This type of industrial vandalism is not good for the environment.’ […]

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Viral Video of “Lighting Olympic Torch in Paris” Misleading and Incorrect

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The Summer Olympics are scheduled to begin in Paris on July 26, generating significant discussion on social media. However, some posts are misleading, spreading incorrect information about the event. Social Media Posts  A video circulating on social media claims to show the lighting of the Olympic torch at a church in […]

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Is Canada already below the net-zero level of carbon emissions due to its vast forest cover?

Fact Checked by G. Rashmitha Diwyanjalee A viral video claims that Canada is already below the net zero level of carbon tax. The person in the video mentions that Canada has 320 billion trees and needs only 30 billion trees to absorb all the carbon emitted in a year. However, some sources state that Canada […]

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An Image of  Malnourished Lion Misleadingly Attributed To  Dehiwala Zoo, Sri Lanka

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel People frequently discuss zoos and animals, yet there are ongoing criticisms regarding the welfare of animals in captivity. Concerns range from inadequate living conditions to the ethical implications of confining wild animals for public entertainment and education. Compounding these issues, some social media posts spread misleading information, either downplaying legitimate […]

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Claim about Mobile Phones Causing Gas Stove Explosions is Misleading

Recently, a video surfaced showing a kitchen gas stove exploding, accompanied by a message warning not to place your phone near the gas stove. The message claimed that doing so could cause the gas stove to explode, as shown in the video. Social Media Posts In the past week, Facebook users have shared a video […]

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Misleading Claims About Subodhini Committee Recommendations

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, the salaries of educational professionals, including teachers and principals, have become a highly discussed topic, especially in light of teachers’ trade unions demanding the full implementation of the recommendations made by the Subodhini Committee. Amidst this backdrop, there is a significant amount of misleading information circulating on […]

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Did  David Miller retire from international Twenty20 cricket?

Social media users shared a message that South African cricketer David Miller had retired from international Twenty20 cricket. While we were searching for the authenticity of the information, we found that it was fake. Social Media Posts  Social media posts say David Miller  announced his retirement from T20 Internationals 🚨BREAKING : David Miller retired from […]

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Japanese series falsely shared as an iPhone 13 found in 1980

Recently, a video clip was shared claiming that a Japanese journalist found an iPhone 13 in 1980. The claims in this video clip have been widely shared and reacted to by many Facebook users. However, Fact Crescendo’s fact-finding found that the claim posted on social media is misleading. Social Media Claim On June 16, 2024, […]

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