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 […]
Continue Reading
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 […]
Continue Reading
Social media was abuzz with posts that implied that Chatura Alwis, a journalist of Derana Media Network, left Sri Lanka to settle permanently in Canada. Many had blamed Chathura for making such a move, citing that he was a loyal supporter of the unsuccessful previous Rajapaksa-led government and, therefore, he too should be responsible for […]
Continue Reading
A viral video depicting snow falling in Saudi Arabia claims it to be a rare phenomenon in the country. Saudi Arabia is a country which is known for its deserts, high temperatures, and dry weather. Therefore, thousands of social media users shared these scenes, assuming to be a rare phenomenon. However, Factcrescendo Team found that […]
Continue Reading
In today’s age of social media and instant sharing of information, misinformation, and fake news spread faster than ever before. One such recent example is the viral post of a bird and a patient in a hospital that claims to depict a heartwarming story of a patient who fed the bird every day after being […]
Continue Reading
As the Turkish and Syrian border regions were still finding it hard to come to terms with the massive damages and loss of lives due to the powerful earthquake that hit the countries several weeks ago, the Turkish border region of Hatay was hit again by two more powerful quakes of 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude, […]
Continue Reading
Kasippu, a locally produced illicit alcoholic beverage in Sri Lanka, has been gaining popularity, especially in regional parts of the island, as liquor prices have risen considerably over the past few months. And with increased taxes, the trend is set to increase. Within such a background, specific social media posts suggest that cans of “kasippu” […]
Continue Reading
According to reports from the time the viral video was shot at a pet cafe in Osaka, Japan, and depicts cats reacting to an earthquake that struck the region on 18 June, 2018. It has nothing to do with Turkey’s recent earthquake. It is commonly believed that animals can detect natural disasters before they occur. […]
Continue Reading
In one of the deadliest earthquakes recently experienced in Turkey & neighboring Syria, the massive damages have accounted for as many as 15,000 lives with many thousands of injuries, leaving a number of buildings flattened to the ground. Despite harsh weather conditions, relief teams continue scanning the earthquake-hit area for survivors. As the entire world […]
Continue Reading
The entire world was weeping for Turkey after the recent wave of earthquakes which devastated the region, of which the death toll has risen to several thousands. Many sensitive videos and photo stories continue to emerge amidst the rubble of the earthquake-stricken areas of Tukey & Syria. Among such footage, a heart-wrenching photo that grabbed […]
Continue Reading