A widespread claim states that Microsoft was named after its CEO, Michael Rosoft. This claim has been widely shared on social media platforms, garnering numerous shares, comments, and user reactions. However, our investigation confirms that the claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A widely shared claim on social media asserts that Michael Rosoft was Microsoft’s […]
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Apeel, a plant-derived food coating designed to extend the shelf life of produce, has been the subject of controversy and misinformation online. Critics have raised concerns about its transparency, safety, and potential to mask spoilage. Some have even linked it to Bill Gates, further fueling skepticism. Social Media Claims Multiple social media posts label Apeel […]
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During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of unsubstantiated rumors began to circulate. One particularly notable claim suggested that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was incorporating microchips into the vaccines. Despite being conclusively disproven, this misinformation gained significant traction. The rapid spread of this false narrative led to widespread concern and confusion among the […]
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With the number of COVID-19 positives on the rise again, social media is also getting flooded with misinformation related to the infection as well as the vaccines. One such message being forwarded on instant messaging apps claims that Bill Gates has confessed that the vaccines are harmful and has called for all Covid-19 vaccines to […]
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A viral message propagates a false conspiracy theory suggesting a nexus between Wuhan lab and major global pharmaceutical companies that caused in the Covid-19 pandemic. The message ultimately puts forward a convoluted claim that the coronavirus was created in China with the help of vaccine makers with the intension to make profits. Fact Crescendo received […]
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Social media is flooded with misinformation related to the fatalities andside-effects suspected to be linked to COVID-19 vaccines. Amid this, several posts on social media claims that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has said in an interview to CNBC that 7 lakh people will face death or disability after taking the vaccines. This message is going […]
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A Facebook user named ‘Mohd Shamim’ shared a post on 17 June 2019. The post contains a photograph with four people shown in it. Out of the four, three look like Muslims as they are wearing similar head caps like Muslims. The fourth person however, looks from the European country, wearing a suit. They look […]
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