Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A photo was recently shared widely among social media users, claiming that an edition of Chuti Baba magazine, a monthly educational tabloid for preschoolers, had published a picture of an ‘ear’ where the description was, in fact, for an ‘eye.’ Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Posts: […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Nowadays, many people are keen on enrolling in free online courses to enhance their knowledge and skills. However, the abundance of misinformation and fake news about these courses can be misleading and deter individuals from making informed decisions. Social Media Posts Social media posts are circulating that the University of […]
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Dior is one of the world’s most sought-after brands. As it’s an internationally well-recognized product, some Facebook pages claim the company has provided big discounts for different occasions in Cambodia and the region. Then, the claim has been shared many times for several months. However, we discovered the claim was false and the promotion was […]
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A video claim that originated in TikTok over a year ago and related to a purported bizarre KFC refill policy has once again started going viral among social media users. Naturally, this video sparked massive interest among netizens around the world. Let’s look at the original claim in detail. Social Media Claim A widely shared […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel AstraZeneca, one of the leading vaccine manufacturers, has admitted in a legal submission that the COVID-19 vaccine they have manufactured can cause blood clotting and a reduction of platelet count in the body. With this news, many social media users in Sri Lanka started to blame the Indian government and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, remote work surged in popularity as a necessity for safety. Even as the pandemic recedes, the prevalence of work-from-home opportunities persists, thanks to advancing technology. However, amidst this landscape, there’s a proliferation of misleading and fraudulent postings masquerading as legitimate work-from-home jobs. This […]
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Earlier this week, a video of a giant squid being caught garnered over six million views on X Platform (formerly Twitter). The video, accompanied by claims that it’s an ominous sign of environmental change, went viral. Social Media Claim A user on X posted a video of a fishing boat trying to catch a giant […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media posts claimed that a doctor had succumbed to a Salmonella infection, sparking widespread curiosity. In response, the FactCrescendo team conducted an investigation to uncover the veracity of these claims. Here are our findings. Social Media Posts: “Sad demise of Dr. Thariq Huzni Caffoor attached to the Eye hospital […]
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The Met Gala is an eagerly awaited annual occasion, often graced by international celebrities. Recently, images purportedly depicting pop sensations Rihanna and Katy Perry at the gala have emerged on various social platforms. These images have garnered considerable interest, amassing millions of views. Social Media Claims X (previously known as Twitter) members have shared images […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, the Vesak festival is widely celebrated. It encompasses religious events, including almsgivings (Dansela) and elaborate decorations in various areas. Organisers typically secure permissions from key figures such as the chief monk of the local Buddhist temple and the Grama Niladhari. This process has traditionally been smooth, with […]
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