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Story about Tabitha Babbitt inventing 'first practical' circular sawmill is probably not true

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

April 1, 2025

The first documented circular-saw patent in an English-speaking country was granted in 1777, two ...

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Devil's Punchbowl refugee camp for freed slaves during Civil War is misdescribed as 'concentration camp'

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 29, 2025

It is often falsely claimed that "over 20,000 freed slaves were killed in one year" of the camp' ...

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Unpacking long-standing claim oceans will contain more plastic than fish by 2050

Written by: Laerke Christensen

March 29, 2025

A 2016 report claimed that by 2050 there would be 850 million tons of plastic in the oceans and ...

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Robin Williams had contract clause requiring his movies to hire homeless people?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

March 28, 2025

According to the rumor, Williams included a clause in his acting contracts that required product ...

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A white man smiles at the camera. His left hand wearing a wedding ring is touching his left cheak.

Analyzing claim that Robin Williams had contract clause requiring all his movies to hire homeless people

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

March 23, 2025

Versions of claim about the comedian's unique contractual demand have been circulating online si ...

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An image of a gray towel with a red rectangle highlighting its woven strip.

Do those woven strips on towels have purpose? We wrung out the answer

Written by: Rae Deng

March 21, 2025 (Updated: March 25, 2025)

Known as a "dobby border," the woven strip of a towel is not just decorative β€” it also has usefu ...

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Medieval Rome's 'Catacomb Saints' were posthumously excavated, bejeweled and sent across Europe

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

March 20, 2025

It’s unknown who these people were in life, but their corpses were presented as saints in death.

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Why are shamrocks associated with St. Patrick's Day?

Written by: Jack Izzo

March 17, 2025

As with many holiday symbols, the plant's significance is steeped in legend.

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Breaking down claims that video shows Obama establishing a 'DOGE department' in 2011

Written by: Taija PerryCook

March 14, 2025

An authentic video depicts Obama announcing the "Campaign to Cut Waste" in 2011 β€” but that campa ...

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Here's the real story about alleged Gandhi quote regarding the Earth and greed

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

March 3, 2025 (Updated: March 4, 2025)

The icon for Indian independence spoke often about protecting the environment.

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1950s list of qualifications for flight attendants reflects sexism of the era

Written by: Joey Esposito

Feb. 22, 2025

The original source of the image is unknown, but experts say its content is accurate.

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Unpacking claims Musk's son told Trump to 'shush' and 'go away'

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Feb. 13, 2025

The impromptu "Take Your Kid to Work Day" at the White House sparked popular posts about what th ...

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Here's why this map says it's legal to hunt unicorns in Michigan

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Feb. 7, 2025

"The pursuit of the unicorn is a lonely quest," a university's regulations say.

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No Evidence RFK Jr. Wants To Eliminate Medicare Coverage for Hip and Knee Surgery

Written by: Rae Deng

Jan. 24, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health ...

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Forgotten Black Aviator Patented Flying Machine Before Wright Brothers' Flight. Here's the Timeline

Written by: Joey Esposito

Jan. 21, 2025 (Updated: Jan. 24, 2025)

Charles F. Page received a patent for his contraption before the Wright brothers' historic fligh ...

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Who are Trump's Cabinet Nominees? Get to Know His Picks

Written by: Jack Izzo Taija PerryCook

Jan. 14, 2025 (Updated: March 6, 2025)

Senate hearings for several of them are scheduled this week.

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A Complete Guide to Trump's Cabinet Appointees

Written by: Jack Izzo Taija PerryCook

Jan. 8, 2025 (Updated: March 7, 2025)

Who's in charge come January 2025, and what do they stand for?

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The Enigmatic Origins of 'The Customer is Always Right'

Written by: Joey Esposito

Jan. 1, 2025

Despite allegations that the phrase once ended with "in matters of taste," we found no evidence ...

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A wide shot of U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration. Trump is standing at a podium in the center of the image, surrounded by a crowd of people sitting and watching him. The seal of the United States and US flags decorate the platform that he is standing on top of. The building in the backdrop is white marble.

Did Trump Really Ask for $90M for His Inauguration? It's Complicated

Written by: Rae Deng

Jan. 1, 2025

Inaugurations are expensive β€” Trump's in 2017 cost an estimated $175 million to $200 million.

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Why Do People Kiss at Midnight on New Year's?

Written by: Joey Esposito

Dec. 31, 2024

Some experts suggest the tradition has roots in ancient Rome.

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