Did McDonald’s in the US change their logo to a cow with blood-stained bones?

According to a widely shared social media post, McDonald’s, a well-known fast-food giant, has released a new logo that allegedly depicts animal abuse. One of the images in the post shows a cow’s head poking out from the recognisable arches of the business’s emblem. Numerous social media users have shared and commented on the aforementioned […]

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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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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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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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Fact Check: Viral Video Claims Mites Found on Instant Ramen

People are highly interested in the safety and health implications of the foods they consume, including concerns about parasites and other contaminants. This interest is often amplified by the spread of misleading information on social media, where posts can quickly go viral and cause unnecessary fear or confusion. Accurate and clear communication about food safety […]

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