Barbara Mikkelson
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
March 24, 2013
Did settlement of a wrongful death suit compel the Post Office to mail letters with 'Frank' writ ...
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
Feb. 4, 2013
The tale of a cook who attempted to poison George Washington by feeding him tomatoes comes from ...
Written by: Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson
Nov. 13, 2012
Bananas are deemed unlucky by recreational fishermen and those catering to that trade.
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
Nov. 13, 2012
Rental car company's return of client's forgotten personal property leads to discovery of affair.
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
Nov. 5, 2012
Did two news stations air 2012 election 'results' early?
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
Oct. 25, 2012
Warnings of a 'one-ring scam' in which telephone customers return hang-up calls from foreign pho ...
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
Oct. 16, 2012
Legend: Diary entries recount the efforts of a snow shoveler.
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
Oct. 11, 2012
Do gang initiates in Montgomery, Alabama, throw occupants out their cars, then make off with the ...
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
Sept. 26, 2012
"National Kill a Pitbull Day" messages were part of an anonymous prank back in 2012.
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
Sept. 17, 2012
Bridge contracts in the U.S. going to Chinese firms?
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
July 25, 2012
Do new Canadian polymer bills melt easily?
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
July 20, 2012
Is Fame, Lady Gaga's perfume, made with blood and semen?
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
June 30, 2012
Attempt to rid home of bed bugs results in fire that razes apartment building.
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
June 9, 2012
Kiwi fruit from China contains dangerous growth hormones?
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
June 4, 2012
Rumor: President Obama had a Marine staff sergeant relieved for pointing out that his U.S. flag ...
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
May 1, 2012
The etymology of the phrase 'the whole nine yards.'
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
April 16, 2012
Was blackmail so designated because letters of extortion were sent by mail?
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
April 16, 2012
Irritating cell phone user summoned back to bed during call to wife?
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
March 6, 2012
Razor blade discovered in child's footies (footed pajamas) injures baby?
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson
Feb. 21, 2012
The etymology of the phrase 'another kick at the cat.'
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