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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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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Live broadcasting of presidential debates is a modern and valuable tradition in the USA, promoting transparency and informed voting. However, misleading posts circulating on social media often distort information about the debate process, potentially confusing the public. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that CNN planned to use a 1—to 2-minute broadcast delay during […]
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Recently, JBL retailers in Cambodia have announced discounts on many JBL brand products. At the same time, there are advertisements on social media that some JBL products are on sale for up to 60% off. Such advertisements are widely shared on social media. However, we have found that this ad is not real, just a […]
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Recently, a claim has been circulating on social media stating that Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 will introduce a new feature displaying “Read from notifications” and “Actually open” times under text messages. The image depicting this claim is widely shared across online platforms. Social Media Posts A screenshot of a message bubble, with “Read from notifications” […]
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While Apple’s FaceTime feature on iPhones, Macs, and tablets allows users to make voice and video calls with ease conveniently, some social media users recently posted a claim message stating that the giant company plans to charge FaceTime users. However, Fact Crescendo fact-finding found that the claim posted on Facebook was misleading. Let’s look at […]
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Recently, a video is circulating on social media with a claim suggesting that Celsius and Monster energy drinks contain harmful levels of cyanide and that the vitamin B12 variant (cyanocobalamin) used in these drinks is derived from hydrogen cyanide sourced from human sewage treatment plants. Social Media Claims The video circulating on Facebook and other […]
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Earlier this month, a claim began to circulate broadly, stating that a newly introduced feature on YouTube would compel users to re-watch an advertisement if they failed to keep their attention on the screen while the advert was in progress. This supposed feature sparked widespread discussion and debate among the platform’s user base, as the […]
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As Facebook becomes the hub of online sales and promotions, some promotions on social media said the American tech company Apple launched a big promotion for its AirPods Pro Gen 2 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the company by clicking on the provided links. However, we found the promotions were false and […]
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Beginning on June 26, 2024, Meta will utilize user-generated content to train their AI systems. This initiative aims to enhance user experiences and content moderation (Source). However, this has sparked privacy concerns. A recent chain message alleges that users can prevent Meta from using their content for AI training by posting a specific statement. Social […]
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