Revlon

Article summary

Revlon, Inc., is an American multinational company dealing in cosmetics, skin care, perfume, and personal care. The headquarters of Revlon was established in New York City on March 1, 1932, where it remains. Revlon was founded by brothers Charles and Joseph Revson, and chemist Charles Lachman. Revlon products are sold in 150 countries and the company has many global locations including Mexico City, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Africa, Sydney, Singapore, and Tokyo. In June 2022, Revlon filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It emerged from bankruptcy in May 2023.

Key claims

1. date of establishment: 1932-03-01 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of foundation: 1932-03-01 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of foundation: 1994 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of establishment is "1932-03-01". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of foundation is "1932-03-01". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of foundation is "1994". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
6. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1376436053