In the vast panorama of human innovation, folding chairs cut a significant figure, their simplistic design and functionality symbolizing both practicality and social evolution. Often associated with the opulence and grandeur of the Victorian era, the
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Truth or Fiction?→ Folding Chairs Evolution Due to Mass Production
The 20th century brought with it numerous advancements, many of which were in the realm of manufacturing. Unfolding an intriguing history, folding chairs’ transformation in this age of revolution could be largely attributed to one key developme
Truth or Fiction?→ The Truth About Folding Chairs Across Time and Culture
Folding chairs: a versatile, practical seating solution, that can be traced back thousands of years to the hieroglyphics of Ancient Egypt and the murals of Ancient Greece. While we might first think of these portable pieces of furniture as primarily
Truth or Fiction?→ Unfolding the Facts: Can Chairs be Folded from Various Materials?
The world of folding chairs is vastly diverse, with designs ranging from basic to intricate, serving a variety of purposes. One fundamental aspect that determines the character of these useful items is the material used to construct them. Wood, metal
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact Check: Origin of Folding Chairs & Urban Living
Chairs, mundane as they may seem, are a reflection of the societal norms, technological advancements, and lifestyle changes throughout human history. Their designs and utility bear testament to the evolving human needs and innovativeness in addressin
Truth or Fiction?→ The Historical Use of Folding Chairs: Everyday and Ceremonial
For generations, folding chairs have been an uncelebrated yet integral part of human society, crossing the threshold of utility to play a pivotal role in our socio-cultural milieu. Whether serving as a practical seating solution at home or gracing fo
Truth or Fiction?→ Space-Efficiency: Modern Folding Chairs Vs. Traditional Chairs
From the ornate thrones of ancient civilizations to the cushioned recliners of today, chairs have always been an integral addition to any setting. However, the advent of modern folding chairs represents a significant shift towards practicality and op
Truth or Fiction?→ Unfolding History: Ancient Use of Folding Chairs
The furniture we choose to place in our homes or use in ceremonies and gatherings holds symbolic value, speaking volumes about our social status, cultural intricacies, and technological prowess. This rings true not only in present times but also in a
Logically→ Old video of chairs, tables being blown away in Karnataka falsely linked to cyclone Biparjoy
Logically→ Lots of empty chairs were seen during BJP’s 2021 election rally in West Bengal.
An old photo has been revived to show that people are not attending BJP's election rally in West Bengal.
Logically→ Lots of empty chairs were seen during BJP’s 2021 election rally in West Bengal.
An old photo has been revived to show that people are not attending BJP's election rally in West Bengal.
Logically→ Lots of empty chairs were seen during BJP’s 2021 election rally in West Bengal.
An old photo has been revived to show that people are not attending BJP's election rally in West Bengal.
AFP Fact Check→ Facebook posts misleadingly claim Israel reserves beach chairs for vaccinated people only
An image showing beach chairs with signs reading “RESERVED FOR VACCINATED PEOPLE ONLY” has been shared repeatedly on Facebook alongside a claim it’s the evidence of Israel’s “persecution” of people who don’t wish to get Covid-19 vaccinati
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Protesters in Wheelchairs Being Removed From Capitol Building During January 6, 2021, Events
Does a viral video show disabled people being forcibly removed from the Capitol by police and/or security during the January 6, 2021, breach? No, that's not true: the video dates back to 2017 and shows people protesting against Medicaid c
Snopes→ Are Trump 2016 Campaign Chairs in Two States in Jail for Sex Trafficking?
Former Trump campaign officials in Oklahoma and Kentucky are serving time for crimes that include sex trafficking of minors.
Snopes→ Were Immigrant Teenagers Strapped to Chairs with Bags Over Their Heads?
Immigrant children as young as 14 were forcibly restrained at a Virginia facility, but authorities consider the methods acceptable.
Hoax-Slayer→ Giant Table and Chairs Horse Shelter Photograph
Message featuring a photograph of horses sheltering under a giant table and chairs claims that the horse owner built the massive furniture after he was denied council permission to build a more traditional horse shelter. The post Giant Table and Chair
Health Feedback→ Public information film on coronavirus allegedly from the 1970s is a parody published in 2020
REVIEW A three-minute video titled “Coronavirus – 1970s Public Information Film” offering recommendations to prevent coronavirus infections went viral at the end of 2023. The video circulated on social media platforms including X (formerly
Truth or Fiction?→ Unfolding the Truth: Was the Folding Chair Used in Military Campaigns?
The invention of the folding chair possesses a rich and intricate history that spans several centuries and showcases the ingenuity of various cultures. This curious invention, which prioritizes convenience and transportability, started appearing in a
Truth or Fiction?→ Unfolding the Tale of the Folding Chair: A Western or Eastern Innovation?
The concept of a folding chair, so simple in its design yet versatile in its uses, holds a long and varied history that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. This versatile piece of furniture has seen a multitude of uses and iterations, fr
Truth or Fiction?→ Nathaniel Alexander, Folding Chair Inventor?
On August 7 2023, a meme about purported folding chair inventor Nathaniel Alexander circulated virally across social media platforms: The folding chair we commonly use today is indebted to the innovative mind of Nathaniel Alexander, an African Americ
Truth or Fiction?→ FDR and the Business Plot of 1933
On July 6 2023, a post to Reddit’s r/todayilearned subreddit shared a post about United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) and “The Business Plot” of 1933: TIL of The Business Plot of 1933, a failed attempt t
FactCheck.org→ mRNA Vaccines Protect Against COVID-19 Mortality, Contrary to Misleading Posts
SciCheck Digest Numerous studies have shown the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in preventing severe disease and death from COVID-19. But some social media posts are citing a criticized study that focuses on overall mortality to false
Truth or Fiction?→ Texas Journalists Rally to Save Progressive Magazine
The staff at the progressive Texas Observer magazine has raised more than $219,000 in an effort to stay open, less than a week after its managing board unilaterally voted to shut the publication down. The online fundraising effort, created on March 27
FactCheck.org→ Q&A on Grand Jury Investigation of Trump in New York
The week came and went and former President Donald Trump was not charged with a crime by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, as Trump had predicted. But a grand jury in Manhattan is expected to reconvene on March 27 and continue its work on
The Dispatch→ The Sweep: The Politics of a TikTok Ban
(Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/Getty Images)Plus: What can we learn from a survey of GOP county chairs? Continue reading The Sweep: The Politics of a TikTok Ban »
Truth or Fiction?→ John Deere and ‘Right to Repair,’ Explained
On January 9 2022, a top post on Reddit’s r/all claimed that farmers in the United States had won the “right to repair” John Deere equipment; the post originally appeared on r/news: US Farmers win right to repair John Deere
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Black Mona Lisa’ Was NOT Found On Dark Side Of The Moon
Was a "Black Mona Lisa" discovered in a 3-mile-long spacecraft on the moon's dark side? No, that's not true: The origin story of this claim is based on a science fiction novel that some people have falsely suggested reflects an accurate r
FactCheck.org→ Fetterman Ad Pushes Back on Crime
A sheriff featured in an ad defending U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman accurately states that Fetterman “voted with law enforcement experts nearly 90% of the time” on the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, and voted to give “a second cha
FactCheck.org→ Fetterman’s Commutation Vote on Convicted Murderer
A Republican super PAC’s ad labels Democratic U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman “dangerously liberal on crime,” citing a case in which Fetterman, the lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, voted to recommend the commutation
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Jim Banks Tweet: ‘Student Loan Forgiveness Undermines’ Military Recruiting
Amid national student loan forgiveness discourse on August 25 2022, screenshots of a tweet attributed to an Indiana Republican appeared and went viral, expressing his apparent belief that U.S. President Joe Biden’s plan potentially undermined mil
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Republican Attacks on Fetterman’s Crime Stance
Political ads and social media attacks by opponents of Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman have sought to portray Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor as dangerously soft on crime, but some of the claims stretch the facts: Dr. Mehmet Oz, Fe
Truth or Fiction?→ Simplisafe Fireworks Video
On July 5 2022, footage often described as the “Simplisafe fireworks video” was shared on several platforms, including Reddit’s r/AbruptChaos (titled “Best finale ever”): Best finale ever from AbruptChaos
Full Fact→ Jacob Rees-Mogg wrong to suggest morning after pill is ‘abortifacient’
Last Thursday, in the House of Commons, Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg appeared to refer to the morning after pill as an ‘abortifacient’. The medical definition of an abortifacient is a drug, chemical preparation, or even herb that ind
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: There Is NO Evidence Of Federally Sponsored $725 Driver Reimbursement Program
Is the U.S. government offering a reimbursement program for drivers if they enter their ZIP code on a website? No, that's not true: A self-described advertising marketplace website called Citizen Safe Trust released videos promoting such
FactCheck.org→ The Whoppers of 2021
Summary Mass rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines has been the defining story of 2021, yet for all its success, vaccination rates remain stubbornly low in some populations. As with all things in American life these days, partisanship has played an outsized
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Farm Owner Was NOT Denied A Permit To Build A Horse Shelter
Did a German farmer build a giant table and chairs as a shelter for his horses in order to get around the local council's refusal to grant him a permit to build a standard horse shelter? No, that's not true: The owner of this land, a wood
Full Fact→ Did Sajid Javid open a ‘new hospital’ in Carlisle?
A post on Facebook shows a screenshot of a tweet from Health Secretary Sajid Javid, saying “Looking forward to opening one of new 48 [sic] hospitals later today.” The accompanying text on Facebook says: “More lies from the Conservativ
FactCheck.org→ Debunking Trump’s Latest Arizona Election Claims
After a contractor hired by state Senate Republicans to look into the results of the 2020 Arizona election provided an update on its findings at a legislative hearing on July 15, former President Donald Trump issued a series of false and misleading sta
Snopes→ Did Gun Violence Prevention Group Trick Ex-NRA Chief into Speaking at Fake Graduation?
Videos showed David Keene, who led the NRA from 2011 to 2013, speaking in front of empty chairs representing victims of gun violence.