All articles tagged with #exaggeration
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
President Trump’s claim of securing over $17 trillion in investments is false; official figures from the White House show a much lower and more vague total of around $8.8 trillion, with many figures based on estimates, goals, or non-binding pledges rather than actual investments.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Forbes
Daniella Pierson, a young entrepreneur known for her high-profile ventures and self-promotion, has seen her businesses unravel due to exaggerations about revenue, subscriber numbers, and valuations, leading to internal conflicts, collapsing partnerships, and a potential reputation crisis, highlighting the dangers of hubris and hyperbole in entrepreneurship.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HuffPost
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that gasoline prices are currently as high as $8 per gallon, while stating that under his leadership, gas prices were as low as $1.87 per gallon. In reality, the average price of gasoline is $3.104 per gallon, with 60% of gas stations selling below $3 and 25% below $2.75. Despite the blatant exaggeration, Trump is unlikely to face consequences for his false statement.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed that gasoline prices are currently as high as $8 per gallon, while stating that during his presidency, gas prices were as low as $1.87 per gallon. However, the average price of gasoline is currently $3.104 per gallon, according to AAA. Despite the exaggeration, Trump is unlikely to face consequences for his false statement. Gas prices have actually fallen to their lowest point in nearly a year, with 60% of gas stations selling below $3 per gallon and 25% below $2.75 per gallon.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nature.com
A study of over 18,000 effect sizes from more than 350 published studies in ecology reveals evidence of selective reporting and exaggeration of effect sizes. The research highlights the prevalence of underpowered studies and biased reporting in the field of ecology, consistent with previous meta-science studies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Emad Mostaque, the founder of AI startup Stability AI, has been accused of exaggerating his role in the company's success and making misleading claims to investors. Mostaque claimed to have a master's degree from Oxford, but only has a bachelor's degree. He also claimed to have worked with the United Nations, but the organization hasn't worked with him for years. Mostaque's startup, Stability AI, gained a $1 billion valuation with the help of a viral AI text-to-image generator, but the source code was written by a different group of researchers. Additionally, wages and payroll taxes have been repeatedly delayed or unpaid, and Mostaque's wife transferred tens of thousands of pounds out of the company's bank account.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A new study by Danish scientists has found that men exaggerate the length of their penis by about a fifth of their actual length and also add several centimeters to their height. The researchers asked 200 men to self-report on physical attributes linked to masculinity and found that those paid more money inflated numbers less. The study also revealed that men on average subtract several pounds from their weight. The researchers concluded that men exaggerate physical attributes because they equate bigger with better when it comes to male markers of masculinity.