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Does Apeel use carcinogenic chemicals on fruits and vegetables to keep them fresh? No. The viral claim is fake

Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet. They provide vital nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which support overall well-being and reduce the risk of chronic diseases and boost immunity and maintain healthy skin.  Many times it was claimed that the fruits and vegetables are coated with pesticides or wax to give […]

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Image Of Toyota Aygo X Going Viral As TATA Nano Electric Car.

Recently an image of a car went viral on social media claiming it to be TATA Nano’s new electric car. Sharing the image user wrote, “New Electric TATA NANO Car is coming in this year….♥️….” Facebook Link | Archived Link. In another post, a user wrote,”दोस्तों टाटा की नेनौ वापिस आने वाली है । अबकी […]

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Did Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda Really Visited The Dargah? Know The Truth.

A picture of Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati of Jyotish Peeth is going viral on social media. In the picture, he is seen offering flowers at a Samadhi. Users are claiming that Shankracharya, who once denied going to Ram Mandir, has now visited a dargah.  However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda denied […]

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No Evidence suggests that an average user should be worried about Diet Coca-Cola being Carcinogenic!

Recent concerns have re-emerged about the potential cancer risks associated with Coca-Cola Zero, primarily due to its use of aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency under the World Health Organization (WHO), classified Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), which sparked public debate and […]

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Did Kangna Ranaut and Sashi Tharoor get their selfie clicked after the 2024 general election? No. The viral image is old. 

In the 2024 general elections, the BJP and NDA alliance emerged victorious and formed the government. Celebrity Kangna Ranaut who was contesting from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh for BJP won from the constituency.  After the elections, an image of Kangna Ranaut and Congress MP Sashi Tharoor is going viral on social media. Both of them can […]

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Starbucks did NOT change its name to Vista Coffee! Find out the facts…

Starbucks is a global chain of coffeehouses renowned for premium coffee, beverages, and relaxed café atmosphere. Several posts have claimed that Starbucks had changed its name to Vista Coffee. This rumour has surfaced multiple times, sparking varied reactions and discussions among social media users.  Let’s look at the claims which have been making rounds in […]

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Exaggerated Ads Claim HYPOLY Capsules Can Cure Diabetes at Home

Although Facebook is a popular online marketplace for buying and selling goods, widespread advertisements claiming that HYPOLY products can cure diabetes without prescription drugs have been widely shared on social media. However, after verifying the details, we found that these product promotions are false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A capsule called HYPOLY is widely advertised on […]

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BJP has not launched a missed call campaign to get the support of the citizens for establishing UCC. The viral claim is misleading. 

A social media post claiming that BJP had launched a missed call campaign to gain support of the citizens to establish Uniform Civil Code (UCC) against Muslims, Christians and other minorities is going viral.  A user wrote, “UCC is the need of the hour; it is in the interest of the nation and the country, […]

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Did The Inventor Of Vaseline Eat Vaseline And Wound Himself 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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Did the National Investigation Agency (NIA) issue contact details for complaints against Muslims raising slogans? Know the truth. 

A post claiming that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had issued contact details for complaints against Muslims raising anti-national slogans is going viral on social media.  The post reads, “NIA has issued an important number. Please save it. If you come across any wrongdoing by a Muslim like, terrorism planning, love jihad, construction of majar, […]

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The Team Afghanistan Were Not Chanting Bharat Mata Ki Jai Or Pakistan Murdabad Slogans. The Video Has Been Altered.

In the recent T20 World Cup, Afghanistan entered the semifinals after beating Bangladesh by 8 runs on 25th June. Against this backdrop, a video of the Afghanistan player chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Pakistan Murdabad” is going viral on social media.  Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Afghan players have won hearts, […]

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CNN did NOT Implement a 1-2 Minute Delay for the First Presidential Debate(2024) in USA 

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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Did Jawaharlal Nehru Say That He Was Not Involved In The Fight For Independence? Here’s The Truth.

A video of an interview with India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru is going viral on social media with the claim that he said that he did not take part in the fight for independence.  The video was sent to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 with the Hindi caption “एक दुर्लभ वीडियो फुटेज है जिसमें […]

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iOS18 Does Not Feature “Read From Notifications” And “Actually Opened” Timestamps Under Message

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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Fact-Check: Presence of Cyanide in Celsius and Monster Energy Drink Make These Extremely Harmful?

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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Cyanocobalamin in Monster Energy Drinks Is manufactured from sewage sludge? True, False or What Else?

On social media, people often discuss foods, beverages, and their qualities, as well as the health impacts of consuming them. However, these discussions sometimes include misleading claims, spreading misinformation about nutrition and health. This can lead to confusion and misconceptions, making it important for individuals to critically evaluate the information they encounter and rely on […]

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Congress MP Selja Kumari’s press conference vandalism goes viral with misleading claims

This incident of vandalism is unrelated to the Congress-proposed Mahalakshmi scheme A video of vandalism by activists during Haryana Congress MP Selja Kumari’s press conference is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that this vandalism was done by the people who demanded ₹8,500 each, under the Mahalakshmi scheme as promised by the […]

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Edited video of Rahul Gandhi is being shared, with the false claim that he watched PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony while sitting in his car.

The viral video showing Rahul Gandhi watching PM Modi taking oath is digitally edited. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India for his third consecutive term at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 9 June. Following this, a video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is going viral on the social […]

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Did Akhilesh Yadav promise to construct 2000 mosques in Uttar Pradesh after 2024 general elections? Know the truth

Currently, an old message resurfaced on social media claiming that Akhilesh Yadav had promised to construct 2000 mosques in Uttar Pradesh. Apart from this, he has also promised to donate 1000 crore rupees for the construction of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya and reduce the reservation for Dalits and other backward classes, and give 30 percent […]

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Posting No-Consent Message Cannot Prevent Meta From Using Your Content for AI Training

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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Old and unrelated video shared as people burning Chandrababu Naidu’s photo for supporting Narendra Modi

The viral video shows TDP followers protesting over the selection of the Guntakal candidate in March 2024. Chandrababu Naidu-led TD-Jana Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance won majority in the state’s assembly polls and he extended his party’s support to the National Democratic Alliance to form the government. Amidst this, video showing Telugu Desam Party (TDP) […]

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The Viral Image Of Akhilesh Yadav And Chandrababu Naidu Is From 2019. It Has No Link With The 2024 General Elections.

The result of the 2024 general election was declared on 4th June and Narendra Modi-led NDA won 293 seats, while the opposition INDI Alliance won 232 seats.  Amidst this, a photograph of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Telugu Desham Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu sitting together is going viral with the claim that […]

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Coca-Cola firmly Denies any connection to the Viral Video Of Purported Coca-Cola Bottling Process in Unsanitary Conditions!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The misuse of social media platforms to tarnish the reputation of major companies is a growing concern. Misleading content, such as videos, images, and other forms of media, is being deliberately spread to distort the public perception of these companies.  Social Media Posts  A video circulating on social media spaces […]

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2022 Panama helicopter crash video falsely shared as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s crash

The viral video old and is from Panama. It is unrelated to Iran President’s helicopter crash. On 19 May, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and several other officials were killed in a helicopter crash in the country’s East Azerbaijan region. Raisi has been buried in his hometown of Mashhad, four days after […]

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Is West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s real name Mumtaz Masama Khatun? Know the truth. 

In the midst of the 2024 general election, a newspaper clip carrying news about West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is going viral on social media. The headline reads, “Hardly anyone knows the real name of Mamata Banerjee.”  Further the content of the newspaper clip states that the real name of Mamata Banerjee is Mumtaz […]

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Edited video shared as Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, displaying the “Butcher of Iran will not be missed” signboard

This is digitally altered video. Original video dates back to September 2023 and it shows Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, displaying a poster that reads, “Iranian Women Deserve Freedom Now!” Following the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death, a video showing the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan displaying a signboard […]

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Old video from Turkey falsely shared linking to Iranian President’s helicopter crash

The viral video shows a Kurdish militant shooting down a helicopter in May 2016. It is unrelated to Iran. Ebrahim Raisi and Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six other passengers and crew were killed in the helicopter crash near the Iranian-Azerbaijan border. Following this incident, many posts and videos are going viral on social media. One such […]

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Old video of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi shared as visuals before his fatal helicopter crash

The viral video is from January 2024. It shows Iranian President’s visit to the Nimroud Dam in Firouzkoh city Ebrahim Raisi and Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six other passengers and crew were killed in the helicopter crash near the Iranian-Azerbaijan border. The helicopter carrying the officials crashed in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, near the border […]

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Old images falsely linked to recent visuals from Iranian President’s helicopter crash

According to sources, these images depict the site of a training plane crash in Iran and it dates back to 2020. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have died in a helicopter crash. The helicopter carrying the officials crashed in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, near the border with Azerbaijan, under circumstances that […]

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‘Chuti Baba’ Educational Magazine Printed an ‘Ear’ in Place of an ‘Eye’? Find Out the Truth Behind The Viral Image…

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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No, Chili’s is NOT Closing All Its Locations

Chili’s, a well-known restaurant chain recognized for its relaxed dining ambiance, has recently been at the center of speculations claiming that it’s shutting down all its locations. These claims have quickly disseminated across various social media platforms, stirring worry among numerous internet users. Social Media Claims Rumors about Chili’s closing down began circulating on various […]

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Newspaper Clipping Quoting PM Narendra Modi’s Brother Prahlad Modi Saying That PM Modi Was Evicted From His House For Stealing Jewellery Is Fake.

Recently a newspaper clipping went viral on social media. The newspaper clipping was Amar Ujala quoting PM Modi’s brother Prahlad Modi saying, ” He didn’t leave to become a monk, for stealing jewellery Narendra Modi was kicked out of house” (“संन्यास कभी नहीं लिया , गहनों की चोरी करने पर घर से निकाले गए थे […]

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Tyson Foods teamed up with Protix To create Insect Protein for Animals, not for human consumption!

Social media users often engage in discussions on topics related to a wide array of food items, flavors, and ingredients, contributing to a vibrant online food culture. However, amidst these conversations, there’s a concerning trend of spreading misleading information about food production companies.  This misinformation can create misconceptions about product quality, safety, and sustainability, potentially […]

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America’s Most Famous Burger Does NOT Owned by China

In today’s  social media landscape, fake news is widespread and can significantly influence consumer behavior, causing brands to suffer both financially and reputationally. For instance, a recent viral article suggesting that America’s most renowned burger is no longer American-owned has been circulating rapidly on social media platforms. However, investigations by the Fact Crescendo team reveal […]

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Don’t Get Fooled by Pencil Packing Work-from-Home Opportunities for Nataraj Pencils! Find out the facts…

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 trend underscores the importance of […]

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This video does not show police attacking pro- Palestine student protesters at American Universities

The video depicts a transgender person being assaulted by police in Milan, Italy in 2023. Police in the United States made dozens of arrests as pro-Palestinian protest encampments were dismantled at the Universities recently. The clashes between police officers and pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses have seized national attention. Against this backdrop, a disturbing video of a […]

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Old Newspaper Clipping Carrying J P Nadda’s 300 Terrorists Remark Is Going Viral Linking With The Ongoing General Elections.

A Hindi newspaper clipping is going viral on social media with the headline “Nadda Bole- Desh Mein 300 Aatanki Ghusnewaale Hain, NDA Ko Jitane Ki Appeal” (Nadda said – 300 terrorists are going to enter the country, urged to make NDA win) Twitter Link | Archived Link  However, as we investigated, we came to know […]

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Old Video Of Rahul Gandhi’s Visit To Baba Baidyanath Dham Is Going Viral Linking With His Nomination Filing From Raebareli.

Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from Raebareli on 3rd May 2024. Meanwhile, a video linking him to his nomination is going viral on social media. The video shows Rahul Gandhi visiting a temple and people are chanting Modi Modi slogans. Sharing the video on Facebook a user claimed that after filing his nomination from Raebareli, […]

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Did PM Modi Say Maratha Community Snatched reservation from OBCs from Back Door? 

A clip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing an election rally is going viral with a claim that he said the Maratha community in Maharashtra snatched reservation from the OBC quota from back door.  After activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s agitations and hunger strike, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council unanimously passed a bill on 20 February […]

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An Old, Unrelated Video From Kerala Is Being Shared as Congress Workers In Karnataka Catching Fire While Burning The Effigy Of PM Modi.

Recently a video showing a group of people burning an effigy is going viral on social media. Sharing the video on Facebook a user wrote, “Lungi of five Congressmen caught fire while burning Modi’s effigy in Karnataka! See how all this happened. Now Modiji’s effigies have also started teaching a lesson. This is Modiji power” […]

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The viral press release of All India Congress Committee claiming that Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi will be contesting from Amethi and Raebareli is misleading. 

2024 general elections had started from 19 April. So far two rounds of elections have been completed. The third phase of voting will be held in 12 states on May 7 in a total of 94 Lok Sabha seats. Meanwhile, political parties have announced their list of candidates for most of the seats. Congress-Samajwadi Party […]

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