After the earthquake affected Myanmar and Thailand, a video clip showing the damage to ancient temple structures was shared on social media, featuring footage before and after the recent natural disaster. Many social media users shared and reacted to the post. However, after conducting a Google Reverse Image search, we discovered that the claim posted […]
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Just days after the American astronaut Sunita Williams safely landed on Earth following her return from an orbital mission aboard the International Space Station, a viral social media claim stated she got a pre-approved personal loan offered by an Indian financial corporation. However, our investigation reveals the claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A claim […]
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Images of crocodile racing have been widely circulated on social media, accompanied by claims that they depict a crocodile racing event held in Sarawak, Malaysia. While many users have shared their opinions and questioned the authenticity of these images, our investigation has verified that the claims are false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM Images showing individuals riding […]
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A clip of fire and firefighters trying to extinguish it was widely shared on social media, claiming it was the wildfire in Los Angeles, California in January. The clip had been shared more than 1,000 times along with reactions and comments. However, running Google Reverse Image Search proves the claim was false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM […]
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Recently, several rumors and accusations have surfaced regarding Elon Musk, the world’s richest person. Among them, a post spread on social media claimed that he had died. This rumor quickly gained tra ction and was widely shared on different platforms. However, after conducting a fact-checking investigation, Fact Crescendo determined that the claim was false. Social […]
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An image showing houses along a straight road was widely shared on social media, with claims that it depicted a village in Poland. This assertion garnered numerous shares, reactions, and comments from users. However, after running Google Reverse Image Search, we concluded that this claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM An image of houses along […]
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Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, was nominated by US President Donald Trump as Secretary of Government Efficiency. Just over two weeks later, a photo emerged on social media showing Musk sleeping on the floor. The image was accompanied by claims that it depicted the billionaire asleep in his office. However, after thorough verification, we […]
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Recently, a video showing the Tikal Temple in Guatemala was posted online, featuring a group of small animals that look like dinosaurs. The video included a claim that these animals were real dinosaurs, which sparked many reactions and shares on social media. However, after verifying the images through a Google Reverse Image Search, we discovered […]
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Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. A few days later, a claim surfaced on social media that lightning had struck the White House as the president entered the Oval Office. Images and videos of the lightning were also posted on social media and widely […]
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After the tragic collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on January 29, 2025, a viral photo emerged showing a plane floating on water, with claims that it was from the Washington crash. The image quickly spread across social media, sparking heated reactions. However, after verification using an AI […]
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Photos and videos capturing the devastation of the wildfire in Los Angeles, Southern California, have been trending online, with many images depicting the heroic efforts of firefighters battling the flames. Among the most widely shared content are images of firefighters rescuing pets from the inferno, which have quickly gained traction across various social media platforms. […]
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Trump’s immigration policies were among the most controversial aspects of his presidency, focusing on border security, reducing illegal immigration, and restricting legal immigration. Recently, a photo of police officers detaining a man in a “Latinos for Trump” shirt has gone viral, sparking widespread reactions on social media. Social Media Claim On January 29, 2025, a […]
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After Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States last week, a viral video clip showing his youngest son appearing extremely tall circulated widely on social media. This led to numerous questions from users regarding his height. However, our investigation revealed that the video had been altered. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A […]
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After the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Southern California, photos and videos of the disaster are trending online. One of them has caught widespread attention. The photo, which claims to show a church surviving the flames, has shocked many users and sparked a wave of reactions across social media platforms. However, Fact Crescendo’s investigation found […]
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Photos of remarkable structures from around the world have been shared on social media platforms. Recently, a viral claim circulated, suggesting that a photo of road construction was the ongoing road construction in Vladivostok, Russia. This claim sparked widespread discussion among social media users. However, our investigation revealed that the claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA […]
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Photos of remarkable structures from around the world have been shared on social media platforms. Recently, a viral claim circulated, suggesting that a photo of a steel and concrete bridge was a Russian bridge crossing the Yenisei River. This claim sparked widespread discussion among social media users. However, our investigation revealed that the claim is […]
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A recent wildfire engulfed a large part of Los Angeles, California, this week. Amidst the chaos, a widespread claim emerged that the iconic Hollywood sign was on fire, shocking social media users worldwide. However, our investigation revealed that this claim was false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM Images of the iconic Hollywood sign shrouded in flames have […]
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After an earthquake hit Tibet on Tuesday, a video circulated on social media, falsely claiming to show the disaster. The video received significant attention, with many believing it depicted the recent earthquake in Tibet. However, our investigation revealed that the claim was false. Social Media Claim A 22-second video clip showing an earthquake striking buildings […]
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Recently, a photo of a pregnant girl was posted on social media, claiming she is the youngest pregnant child in the Philippines at just 9 years old, with her partner being only 12. This claim was widely shared on social media. However, our verification found that this claim is incorrect. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A photo […]
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After Israel launched airstrikes on Iran last Saturday, an image of a massive fire was widely circulated on social media, purportedly showing an explosion caused by the strikes. However, as the image was widely shared, we discovered it was missing context. The image depicts a fire at Iran’s oil refinery that occurred over three years […]
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In the wake of the recent Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon, a photo has circulated widely among media outlets and social media users, claiming to show a fireball resulting from one of the attacks on the city. One particular image depicts a large explosion and is accompanied by claims that it occurred in Lebanon. This […]
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Amid widespread rumors about the release of Tesla’s PI smartphone at the end of this year, a Facebook post claimed to show the inside of Tesla’s mobile phone manufacturing plant. This post has been shared multiple times in recent days. However, running a reverse image search revealed that the photo was digitally edited. SOCIAL MEDIA […]
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Misinformation surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict often stems from misinterpreted images, misleading headlines, or out-of-context statements shared on social media. Recently, a viral photo claiming to show a dog owner killed in Israeli airstrikes circulated on these platforms. However, it features old footage from Yemen, which has been improperly linked to current events. Social Media Claim […]
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Recently, a number of users have begun sharing statements intended to stop Meta from using their personal information and photos. This claim has generated significant discussion and confusion on social media, as people express their worries about privacy and data security. However, after further examination, we discovered that this claim is misleading. Social Media Claim […]
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While the world-famous American soft drink company Coca-Cola has recently launched a custom cans campaign, a viral claim surfaced on social media stating that the company does not allow “Jesus” to be printed on custom cans, while other religious figures can be included. This claim has sparked widespread discussion and confusion among consumers. However, upon […]
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As Hurricane Milton approached Florida’s western coast, a viral claim emerged that boxing legend Mike Tyson had announced a fight against the monstrous storm. Accompanying this claim were photos of Tyson in boxing action amid rain and floods. These images went viral, sparking numerous reactions and comments. However, imagery detectors revealed the photos were digitally […]
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It’s been over two years since comedian Chris Rock was slapped by actor Will Smith on stage at the Academy Awards. Recently, a claim virally circulated on social media claimed Rock won a lawsuit and received $40 million in damages from Smith. This claim has circulated widely, garnering numerous reactions and comments. However, reviewing reliable […]
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Recent images of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un holding a Huawei smartphone have gone viral, prompting mixed reactions on social media. In a country known for strict control over technology, this image raised questions about the accessibility of modern devices among the elite compared to ordinary citizens. However, after running a Google Reverse Image […]
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Tesla Cybertruck is one of the luxurious electronic vehicles. Yet, a viral photo of a Tesla Cybertruck purportedly operating as a taxi has been widely shared on social media. However, Fact Crescendo has determined that this viral photo is digitally altered. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook user posted a viral photo of a red […]
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Recently, a viral video surfaced, claiming to depict the explosion blasts associated with the recent events in Lebanon. However, upon investigation, we discovered that the video is misleading. It features old footage of explosions from Gaza that have been improperly edited and attached to the current events. This is about our investigation of this video […]
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The claim regarding iPhones exploding in Lebanon emerged after a series of recent explosions. These incidents involved not only mobile phones but also lithium batteries, biometric identification devices, and other wireless gadgets. As panic spread, misinformation quickly circulated, leading to false claims about random iPhone explosions harming individuals. This is about our investigation of this […]
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There have been claims or rumors suggesting that Kamala Harris attended a party with Sean Diddy Combs, but these claims lack credible evidence. Media coverage or social media posts may circulate images or statements, but often these can be misleading or taken out of context. This news has been widely shared and circulated by users […]
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After Taylor Swift endorsed Harris for the presidential election, numerous claims and fake news have surfaced on social media. One such claim is that Coca-Cola ended its partnership with Swift. This news has been widely shared and circulated by users recently. This is about our investigation of this claim. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook […]
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A longstanding viral claim alleging that Apple is removing a popular private messaging app from iPhones has once again gained traction across various social media platforms. This rumor has sparked concern among users who rely on the app for secure communication. However, Fact Crescendo has investigated the situation and confirmed that the claim is misleading […]
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In early 2024, a video circulated showing Taylor Swift at the 2024 Grammy Awards holding a flag with the controversial statement, “Trump Won, Democrats Cheated”. This image sparked considerable attention and debate, given Swift’s prominent public profile and the politically charged nature of the message on the flag. The incident drew reactions from various quarters, […]
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Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has become a significant global health issue. In the midst of this crisis, a false claim has circulated online, alleging that the recent Mpox outbreak is actually caused by the AstraZeneca vaccine. Such claims have circulated multiple times, provoking a range of reactions and comments from social media users around […]
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As of August 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has indeed raised over $480 million, solidifying her status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Despite this substantial fundraising achievement, a significant controversy has emerged from misinformation circulating online. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading This is about […]
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After a long wait for the iPhone 16, various rumors and fake news have circulated on social media. Recently, an invitation poster suggested that Apple will launch the iPhone 16 on September 10, 2024. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading and not officially released by Apple. This is […]
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After the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were various viral claims circulating, as often happens with major events. One of them is circulating around a major mobile phone brand, Samsung. It says Samsung has ended its partnership and dropped out of $1 billion advertising campaigns with the International Olympics Committee. However, after conducting research […]
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A viral video depicting performers transforming themselves into real animals surfaced on social media, sparking various reactions by the users. However, a Google Reverse Image search revealed that the above video had been generated by AI
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A few weeks ago, former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife endorsed Kamala Harris’ nomination for the upcoming Presidential Election. Afterward, an old photo of Michelle Obama with a masculine look surfaced on social media, sparking various reactions. However, a Google Reverse Image search revealed that the photos of Michelle Obama had been digitally […]
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As the 2024 Olympics unfold in Paris, a lively news item has spread on social media claiming that the American table tennis team, whose members have Chinese-looking faces, defeated the Chinese national team to win a gold medal. This information has been widely circulated in recent days. However, we have found this claim to be […]
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The truth behind a viral photo showing a man shooting backwards at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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While KFC strives to maintain high standards, there can occasionally be issues related to food quality or hygiene. The viral video claiming that KFC’s chicken wings are moving creepily has sparked significant interest and concern on social media. The movement shown in the video may be due to editing, special effects, or external factors. This […]
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The truth behind a viral video of Joe Biden cursing his critics after he withdrew from reelection.
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The photos circulating on social media purporting to show Donald Trump and his Secret Service detail smiling after he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt are actually altered and misleading. These images have been manipulated to add smiles, which has contributed to baseless claims suggesting that the attack was staged or part of a setup. This […]
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Recently, a video surfaced online featuring an individual falsely claiming to be Thomas Crooks, purportedly involved in the shooting incident targeting Donald Trump. However, upon closer examination and fact-checking, it has been confirmed that this person is not Thomas Matthew Crooks. The video was later revealed to be a hoax, perpetrated by an impostor on […]
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump miraculously escaped with minor injuries to his ear from a shooting attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on 13th July. The incident naturally captured headlines around the world, and a lot of attention was drawn to the person who tried this assassination attempt. Social Media Posts In this context, […]
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The truth behind a viral claim stating Starbucks had genuinely rebranded to Vista Coffee.
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The truth behind a viral photo showing a cow with blood-stained bones resembling the new logo of McDonald’s in the US.
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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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The truth behind a viral video showing Canada’s CN Tower shaking due to an earthquake
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Given how common and pervasive fake news is in today’s world, it can affect consumer behavioral intentions. In addition to losing revenue and market share, brands have also seen a decline in their reputations, which has had an impact on their financial situation. Meanwhile, a viral news article published on a website claiming that America’s […]
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The truth behind a viral photo circulated on social media showing an orangutan helping a geologist trapped in a mud pool.
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The truth behind a viral photo circulated on social media showing a train running next to a cliff.
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A viral claim on social media recently said many sharks were found alive in a supermarket in Dubai city after the flood hitting this city faded away. The claim has been widely shared and commented on by social media users. However, running the reverse image search proves the claim was false
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A video clip depicting many cars swapped by the flood was recently circulated on social media with the caption that a flood hit Dubai in 2024. The video has been shared many times by social media users. After running a reverse image search, however, we found out the post was misleading.
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A viral video of product processing was widely circulated on social media yesterday, saying it is the processing of fake rice made from a mixture of materials. Khmer-speaking Facebook users had widely shared, reacted to, and commented on the video. After running a reverse image search, however, we discovered the claim was misleading
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Claims to show flower-like ice crystals forming on the surface were virally shared and reacted to by social media users. However, the Fact Crescendo team found that the narration attached to the video clip was AI-generated. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Claim A viral photo showing the river water gleaming brightly […]
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As Japan was hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake earlier, a video clip showing a big flood posted on Facebook was linked to that recent earthquake disaster. In confirmation of this video clip, we have received a variety of shares and reactions from many Khmer-speaking Facebook users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact check found that the […]
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Wenwen Han and Jaden Smith played as a young girl Meiying and a young boy Dre Parker in the Karate Kid film released in 2010. More than 10 years later, both become adults. Recently, a collaged photo comparing how they looked 13 years ago, and how they look now was widely circulated on social media. […]
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Even though a lot of people have lived longer than 100 years on Earth, a picture of an elderly woman celebrating her 300th birthday has gone viral on social media. Users have shared and commented on the aforementioned post numerous times. The fact-finding team at Fact Crescendo Cambodia found, however, that what was claimed about […]
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Two monks are shown singing and sitting next to women in a photo that Facebook users shared, even though monks are considered more valuable and adhere to Buddhism more strictly than ordinary people. Numerous social media users have shared and commented on the post numerous times. Nevertheless, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding investigation showed that the […]
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While the lungs and respiratory system allow oxygen in the air to be taken into the body while also letting the body get rid of carbon dioxide in the air breathed out, an exercise that includes holding your breath might help you identify whether your lungs are in excellent health or are not working regularly, […]
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Since the Israeli-Hamas Palestinian war erupted in early October, several videos related to the conflict have been posted on social media. Meanwhile, a video clip showing a multi-story building collapsing was posted on Facebook and TikTok recently. The video is linked to claims that it was the scene of a building collapse in Israel. The […]
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As the war between Israel and Hamas erupts for days, a video clip shows children trapped under the collapsed building, which was posted on several Facebook pages, claiming that the scene was the result of the war. The claims in the video clip have been widely shared and reacted to by Facebook users. Fact Crescendo […]
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One of the greatest accomplishments in human history is the landing on the moon. Nearly everyone is familiar with it. Like many other remarkable occurrences, this one also sparked a ton of conspiracy theories. They contend that there has never been an American moon landing and that the entire event is a fabrication. As such, […]
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The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a major offensive in Israel on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Recently, a video clip showed several aircraft and air force parachuting being posted, linking to and claiming that was the scene of a counter-attack on Hamas Palestine. Such remarks were widely circulated and reacted to online by social media […]
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Meanwhile, the Mexican Congress assembled a hearing on the potential of alien life on September 13, 2023. During a congressional session on UFOs, UFO researcher Jaime Maussan presented the skeletons of two ancient “non-human” alien bodies to Mexican lawmakers. There was a viral video depicting an alien being cut as a cake. This video has […]
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A recent viral video of a badminton match between a robot and two human players and another clip of a robot making amazing moves during a table tennis match with a human player has been making the rounds in the media. However, the Fact Crescendo team found that these clips to be edited and AI-generated. […]
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A viral cha-cha dance video has been making rounds on social media, claiming that the small boy in the clip later became the current French President and married the young woman dancing alongside the boy. However, the Fact Crescendo team found that the narration attached to the video clip was fabricated. Let’s look at the […]
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While many videos of Indians have been posted on social media, a video clip showing a group of women shaking after receiving water from a man dressed as a pastor was posted on social media with the claim that it is a watering ceremony for women to get married soon in India. This assertion has […]
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After a plane crashed in Malaysia last month, a video clip showing smoke and flames while landing was posted on social media in connection with the claim that it was the scene of the Malaysia Airlines plane that crashed earlier last month, according to the video clip. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact check found that […]
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After former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced and planned to return to Thailand, a video clip was posted on the TikTok social network that showed him bowing to the ground, confirming that Thaksin had finally returned to Thailand. The claim attached to the video above has been redistributed several times, as have the reactions […]
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More than a month after a massive fire in central Paris injured 37 people, a video that revealed the flames of a powerful explosion was posted on social media, claiming that the incident took place in Paris, and the video, along with such claims, was redistributed several times. There were mixed comments and reactions as […]
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While China is the most populous country in the world, a photo that shows a lot of people along the beach was recently posted on social media, claiming that it is a beach view in China, and this claim has been widely circulated by social media users. Fact Crescendo Cambodia, however, found that this claim […]
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In the aftermath of last Sunday’s election on May 14, a flurry of claims on social media stated that the Thai Prime Minister Prayuth, who lost the election, has decided to resign, and quit from politics. This claim has been widely shared and commented on. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia found that this claim was incorrect. […]
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After Cambodia and Thailand had been debating over the origin of mutual art (Kun Khmer and Muay Thai), a photo depicting a submarine was posted on social media claiming to be a submarine which Thailand had just bought to show off to Cambodians. This claim has been widely shared by users who are Khmer-speaking. However, […]
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Manchester City has been accused of violating financial rules between 2009 and 2018. A claim on social media has stated that the Premier League targeted and fined the football club by cutting 30 points off. Many Facebook users who speak Khmer have widely shared and reacted to this claim. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia finds this […]
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As the Russia-Ukraine war has been in its second year, a picture of Russia’s President Putin wearing in Buddhist monk robe has been virally circulated on social media since last week. Then, a claim said Putin used to become a monk and learned Buddhist teaching. The picture with the claim had been shared many times […]
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Meanwhile Angelina Jolie is a well-known American Hollywood actress, a piece of news published on websites and social media said that she has passed away. The above claim has been widely shared on social media. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the above claim is false. Social Media Claim A news website reported last […]
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After last month’s devastating earthquake in Turkey in which people were killed, several injured, a photo shows a dog posted on social media with the claim that this dog saved the lives of up to 10 people after the earthquake. Such claims have been circulated and reacted many times by Khmer-speaking Facebook users recently. However, […]
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As the world continues to lose its green forest cover, photos showing deforestation and photos of the same mountainous area covered by evergreen forest were spread and posted many times. On social media, this image shows the meaning of the mountainous area covered by green forest in 2009 and became a deforested mountain in 2023. […]
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After Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced that anyone could request for the Blue Tick for less than $15 recently, a claim stating that the users will be required to pay nearly $12 a month to set up a Facebook account in the future. This claim has been shared with mixed reactions from social media users. […]
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After a powerful earthquake struck Turkey recently, a photo showing the collapse and collapse of a building was posted on social media with the post as an earthquake scene in Turkey. The posting of this photo has been shared and commented on many times by Cambodian social media users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found […]
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A flurry of claims on social media has claimed chaos, with many people rushing to buy the S22 smartwatch. This post is associated with the view of people standing in line in a mall that was claimed to be in Cambodia. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the Facebook page posted is not correct. […]
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While Sudan is considered one of the poorest countries in East Africa, a photo of an older man was posted by a Facebook user who claimed to be the former leader of its country when he was out of power. This post has been shared and reacted to enthusiastically recently. This is about our investigation […]
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Simon Cowell is a well-known TV judge of America’s Got Talent. Recently, a viral claim said he was killed in a car accident. The claim also shared pictures showing the TV icon laying on a medical bed. Social media users including Khmer-speaking Facebook u, users had widely shared the claim. However, after reviewing reliable pieces […]
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After a passenger plane crashed in central Nepal over the weekend, photos, videos, and many claims have been made about this tragic incident. In addition, there was a video clip showing the damage to the house and the wreckage posted on social media with links to recent events in Nepal. The above claim was shared […]
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After one of NASA’s defunct satellites was reported to fall back to our earth last week, a Facebook page claimed that the U.S. old satellite would fall on the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday (10th January) afternoon. The claim had been widely shared, commented on, and reacted to. After reviewing news from reliable international media, however, […]
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After the Brazilian football legend Pelé died at the age of 82 on December 29 last year, a claim going viral on social media said the world’s football governing body, FIFA, would keep the former Brazilian international player`s feet at the museum and that his family had given the permission. However, after reviewing news from […]
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A compilation of photos depicting a crowd of people gathered in a mall and people fainting was posted on a Facebook page recently. It was attached with a claim stating that it happened and was taken from Aeon Mall and linked to a portable air conditioner. This claim has been received with mixed comments and […]
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As hundreds of people were killed in a stampede in Seoul, South Korea, recently, a viral video depicting bodies was posted with a claim and linked to the recent tragedy that happened in Seoul, Korea, during the Halloween festival. This video has been reacted to with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who […]
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Meanwhile, protests and criticism of Myanmar’s military government led by General Ming Aung Lan after the ouster of Aung San Suu Kyi are still being hotly debated and shared on social media, a Facebook user posted a photo depicting a woman holding a sword confronting an armored vehicle. This photo was attached with a caption […]
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A poster depicting a Korean boy band, Stray Kids, planning to have their concert in Cambodia was posted recently. This post has been reacted to with mixed comments and shared many times by Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after running a Google Reverse Image search, it proves that the above post is actually […]
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While most of us Cambodians know that Li Taohua or Andy Lau has always been in the public eye, a viral post claiming a Hong Kong film star, Andy Lau, passed away has been posted recently. It was shared and reacted to with mixed comments from many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, checking […]
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Despite being one of Italy’s most popular tourist locations, a picture of the Milan Cathedral was recently uploaded to a Facebook page. It shows how the architecture has been covered and made more brilliant by the use of diamonds and crystals. This picture received a lot of Khmer-speaking Facebook comments and shares. The aforementioned image, […]
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As the news says Ukraine has reclaimed some of its territories from the Russian invasion, a video clip depicting a large group of people in a bar going crazy after watching a big screen. A Facebook user claimed the video is of Ukrainians cheering after their country’s military has reclaimed many parts of their territory […]
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Photos showed a mob of people gathered in a mall and a man passing out on the ground were shared on a Facebook page. The claim that it occurred and that it was taken from the Aeon mall in Phnom Penh and that the man passed out because of the long lines to purchase two […]
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A video of a large wave breaking against the port wall was recently posted on Facebook after recent floods caused by heavy rainfall in various areas of South Korea. It features a caption and a voiceover that claim it occurred in South Korea just a few days ago. Social media users have re-shared this video […]
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As China threatens to use military force against US Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, a viral photo depicting large-caliber self-propelled guns lined up along the coast was posted on a Facebook page recently. This photo was linked and attached with the recent visit of Pelosi to Taiwan. However, running a Google Reverse Image […]
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Recently, a viral post containing three photos of a collapsed house implying that it happened in Cambodia was posted on Facebook. This post has been shared many times by social media users and has mixed comments and reactions. However, running a Google Reverse Image search proves that the photo attached with the caption above is […]
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A piece of news saying five planets in the solar system would be seen on the same alignment last month went viral. Then, a social media claim said an astronaut was sent by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to report about the alignment of the five planets. The claim had been shared […]
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Protests and criticisms of the Myanmar military government led by General Min Aung Hlaing after the ouster of Aung San Suu Kyi are still being discussed and shared on social media by Khmer-speaking social media users. Meanwhile, a photo depicting Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing wearing many medals was recently posted on Facebook. This […]
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Since Russia launched a major offensive in Ukraine in February, photos and videos have been posted and shared on social media from users. Meanwhile, a viral video depicting Russian president, Vladimir Putin, playing a seesaw with the French president, Emmanuel Macron, was posted recently on the Facebook platform. This video was shared and reacted with mixed […]
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A Thai singer ate mango with sticky rice on the stage of her performance in the United States of America just weeks ago, leading to the high demand for mango and sticky rice in Thailand. After that, a photo showing the world’s famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo having mango with sticky rice on his plate was […]
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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, many photos related to the war have been posted and shared on social media. One of them is a picture showing a soldier kissing a small baby. The soldier in the picture claimed a Ukrainian military member who kissed his small baby before going to war against […]
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Imageries of beautiful places have been published and spread on social media including the real and the fake ones. Meanwhile, a photo showing a stone rock with a lighthouse built on top was posted on a Facebook page recently. This photo may be believed to be real as it has been shared and reacted with […]
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After Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a special military operation on Ukraine since late of February, photos of Russia and criticisms on Putin were shared many times on social media. Meanwhile, a photo depicting Putin’s meeting table way longer than usual was posted recently on Facebook. This photo was attached with a caption claiming that […]
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Politeness is one of the core traits of Japanese culture. In this context, a photo claiming to be scenes of the Japanese Minister of Electric Power, bowing down and apologizing to the public for 20 minutes, owing to a 20 minute power outage, has been viral among Cambodian Facebook users. However, after running a Google […]
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Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, videos and photos have been posted across social media along with different claims. Meanwhile, a photo depicting the scene of two kids sitting in rubble along with photos showing soldiers hugging their families were posted recently on Facebook. These photos were claimed and linked to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis which […]
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Many photos and video clips of natural landscapes have been posted on social media, including edited photos and fake videos as well. Meanwhile, a viral photo showing a rock shaped like a Gorilla was posted by a Facebook page on social media recently. It may be believed to be real as this photo has been […]
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Today (March 24) marks one month since Russia started its invasion into Ukraine and misleading photo and video claims continue to get shared virally on social media streams across the world. A picture, for example, showing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressing “V sign” gesture over Russian President Vladimir Putin during a photo session with French […]
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Many photos and videos related to Thailand have been posted and shared on social media, including photos or videos that are not specified whether they are real or fake either. Meanwhile, a photo showing a small island with a house built at the top was posted on a Facebook page recently. This photo may be […]
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As Russia continues its full-scale invasion into Ukraine, a video filming a couple covering a song together was posted on social media. It was claimed the couple is Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska. The video has been virally circulated on social media in recent weeks as Ukraine is at war against […]
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As Russia continues its full-scale invasion into Ukraine, videos and images have been circulated on social media. One of them is images of a woman in military uniforms. It was claimed she is the wife of the Ukrainian Vice President who voluntarily joined the frontline with troops to fight against the Russian invasion. The claim […]
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After Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the launch of an offensive military operation in Ukraine in late February, photos of the war and criticism of Putin were widely distributed and shared on social media platforms. Meanwhile, a photo depicting the President of Russia, Putin, wearing a prison uniform was posted recently on a social media […]
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After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, videos and images related to the destruction in Ukraine have been circulated on social media. One of them is an image of a group of people searching for people trapped in a damaged building that was claimed the destruction in Ukraine after the Russian bombardment. The image has been […]
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Russia’s military offensive and invasion of Ukraine has now become a hot topic while the world is watching closely for that crisis. Meanwhile, a photo showing a fighter pilot was posted on a Facebook page on social media recently. It was attached with a claim stating that he was the “Ghost of Kyiv” who has […]
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Russia has launched a major military offensive against Ukraine since February 24th which massively destroyed the infrastructure of this country. Meanwhile, a photo depicting the devastation scene and collapsed buildings were posted recently on Facebook. This photo was claimed and linked to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis which is happening lately. This post was reacted with […]
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After Russia launched a large-scale military invasion of Ukraine under the so-called special military operation, the distribution of photos, video clips, and information related to the event have been seen on social media, including Information, photos, and video clips that are quite confusing and inaccurate. Meanwhile, a viral video clip showing jets being shot over […]
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Russia’s military operation in Ukraine continues to be rampant as the world is shocked by the situation that is happening in this country. Meanwhile, photos depicting the explosions and collapsed buildings were posted recently on Facebook. These photos were claimed and linked to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis which is happening. This post was reacted with […]
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As Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine, a 30-second video clip was widely circulated on social media with a claim that it was a heartbreaking scene of Ukrainian soldiers hugging their loved ones before departing to join in the forces in their fight against Russia’s invasion. The video clip has been virally watched by social media […]
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When talking about Thailand, we will first think of Cambodia’s neighboring country, which has tourist attractions such as cities, islands, beaches, and especially the beautiful scenery and culture which are attracting tourists from all around the world to travel to this country. Meanwhile, a photo showing a long tunnel running through the forest was posted […]
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As Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine, a short video was uploaded on social media yesterday, showing a young girl confronting soldiers. It was claimed that the video was a Ukrainian girl who angrily reacted to a Russian soldier. The claim has been widely shared on social media by Khmer-speaking Facebook users along with a […]
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After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, images, videos, and claims related to the crisis have been widely shared on social media. One of them is that a picture showing bodies covered by plastic and laid down on a road was posted on Facebook today. The claim author said the picture is bodies of Russian soldiers killed […]
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On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine. The news also covered global media and social media. Meanwhile, a video clip showing planes flying over the skies has been posted on social media recently. This video is attached with a claim stating that they were the Russian planes flying over Ukraine […]
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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion into Ukraine yesterday, plugging its neighboring nation into chaos. A day later, a viral claim on social media said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took off his clothes and put on a military uniform to join with his country’s troops to fight against Russia’s invasion. The social media […]
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While many people have lived on earth for more than 100 years so far, a video clip showing an old monk has been posted on social media recently. This video is attached with a claim stating that this old monk is 399 years old. This claim has been shared and reacted many times by Facebook […]
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Many photos and videos of natural landscapes have been posted and shared on social media, while some are hard to believe. A photo showing a beautiful hippo-shaped island was posted on a Facebook page recently. It was reacted with mixed comments and shared by many social media users. However, after running a Google Reverse Image, […]
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Gasoline and diesel prices in Cambodia have been rising steadily since mid-October, with regular petrol now costing about 4,500 riels. This rising price of gasoline is becoming a hot topic and debate on social media with the posting of comics. Meanwhile, a photo showing a car flipped over the roof in the front yard of […]
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Images and videos are shared on social media every day including altered versions. One of them is an image that was shared on social media along with a caption saying it is a perspective of San Francisco. The image was widely shared by social media users along with a mixture of comments and reactions. Some […]
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Syria has been struggling in a civil war and chaos for more than a decade, leading rumors and claims linking to the country’s situation and issues frequently spread on social media. One of them is a claim said a girl in a drawing of mom’s arms was an orphan in Aleppo city, Syria. The claim […]
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Many photos and videos of natural landscapes have been posted and shared on social media, including fake and real ones. Meanwhile, a photo showing a beautiful bear-shaped mountain was posted on a Facebook page recently. It was reacted with mixed comments and shared by many social media users. However, after running a Google Reverse Image, […]
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Protests against Myanmar’s military government led by General Min Aung Hlaing are still being addressed and shared on social media by Khmer-speaking social media users. Meanwhile, a photo showing General Min Aung Hlaing pointing a gun at himself was posted on social media recently. This photo has been reshared and reacted by Facebook users who […]
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Protests against Burma’s military government led by General Min Aung Hlaing after ousting government leader Aung San Suu Kyi Lottery in early February 2021 have always been discussed and shared on social media by social media users who are speaking Khmer. Meanwhile, photos showing a luxurious house were posted on Facebook. The photos are attached […]
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Myanmar has plunged into chaos and violent crackdown since the coupe ousted the elected government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in February this year. Then many photos, videos, and claims have been circulated on social media by Facebook users including Cambodians. As Myanmar is in turmoil, a Facebook user claimed Kachin armed […]
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Since Myanmar’s elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi was overthrown from power in a coup by the military group on February 1, 2021, many news, photos, videos and rumors have been circulated on social media by Khmer-speaking social media users. One of them is that a photo was published by a Facebook user. The social […]
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Many viral photos attached with a claim saying “Mr. Bean has just passed away” were posted recently on Facebook as well as other social media platforms. It was reshared and reacted with many mixed comments and it may be believed to be real by most Facebook users. However, after clarifying with his official agent and […]
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In mid-August this year, Taliban took control the whole Afghanistan amidst forces of the United States of America and its alliance were withdrawing from the country. Meanwhile, a bombing took place at Kabul International Airport on August 26, killing at least 13 military servicemen and dozen were injured. After the bloodiest bombing, a photo was […]
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Last month, the Representative House of the United States passed an act aimed at sanctioning several of Cambodia’s government high ranking officials who are linked to human rights violation in the country. Meanwhile, a more than three-minute video clip was posted on social media along with a claim saying that American police brutally beat African-American […]
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The spread and a new wave of Covid-19 infection has had a devastating effect on all sectors, especially on tourism whereby some countries still continue to ban the travel its citizens to move or go to various tourism spots. Meanwhile, a photo showing a beautiful rock in the shape of an elephant has been recently […]
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The devastation of green forest and wildlife, whether it happens in Cambodia or other parts of the world, is often a controversial topic on social media platforms. On a similar note, social media was abuzz recently, after a photo of a rhino laying on the ground alongside a claim that mentioned the Northern White Rhinoceros […]
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