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Bethania Palma

Bethania Palma is a journalist from the Los Angeles area who started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and has covered everything from crime to local government to national politics. She has written for a variety of publications as a staffer and freelancer, including the Los Angeles News Group, the LAist, LA School Report, the OC Weekly and Raw Story. She earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California at Irvine and an M.A. in history from California State University at Northridge. When researching bizarre phenomena, she's holding out for the day when the conclusion will be, "Aliens did it."

Mother Teresa

Did Mother Teresa Say This About Raising Children?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 5, 2022 (Updated: Nov. 7, 2022)

Many "inspirational" internet quotes have been attributed to her.

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Thanksgiving stuffing

Is This a Real Ad for Thanksgiving Stuffing in an Aerosol Can?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 5, 2022

Sure it sounds easy, but it also sounds gross.

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Benito Mussolini

Did Mussolini Say This About Equal Voting Rights?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 4, 2022

"When I said I supported equal voting rights, I meant men shouldn't vote either," Mussolini has ...

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Was Suspect in Paul Pelosi Attack in the US Illegally?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Nov. 4, 2022

David DePape, who is accused of severely injuring Paul Pelosi with a hammer, is a Canadian national.

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Does This Dress Change Colors in the Sun?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 31, 2022

A video of a dress changing from white to pink in the sun has gone viral.

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Teacher, Person, Human

Did Einstein Say This About Boats Being Safer at Shore?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 29, 2022

While the shore might be safer, the quote goes on, that's not what ships are built for.

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Person, Human, Fashion

Did Joan Rivers Say Letting People Think You're Mean Is 'One of the Most Rebellious Things a Woman Can Do'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 27, 2022

She didn't say it, but it's possible she thought it.

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Do Danish parents let their babies nap alone outside?

Do Danish Parents Let Their Babies Nap Alone Outside?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 25, 2022

A reminder that cultural norms vary from country to country.

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Electronics, Computer, Text

Viral Drone Video Shows Stunning Sunset Over Bagan, Myanmar

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 24, 2022

The video had some wondering if it was created with a computer, but it appears to be a real dron ...

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Nature, Outdoors, Field

Helmet Camera Footage Reportedly Shows Russian Pilot Ejecting from Downed Fighter Jet

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 24, 2022

Russian government sources report that the incident occurred in June 2022, and that the pilot wa ...

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Architecture, Building, Pillar

Does Pic Show Milky Way Galaxy Framed By Karnak Egyptian Temple?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 23, 2022

If it looks too cool to be real, it probably is.

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Person, Human, Plant

Is Vinegar Safer Than Bleach for Preserving Carved Pumpkins?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 22, 2022

A common piece of Halloween lore pertains to fears over carved pumpkins killing wildlife.

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Person, Human, Sitting

No Evidence Freud Made This Snark About the Irish

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 22, 2022

The quote is shared widely.

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Home Decor, Door, Cat

Liz Truss Resigns but Larry the Cat Abides

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 20, 2022

The Downing Street guard cat has now outlasted four British prime ministers: David Cameron, Ther ...

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Person, Human, Man

Are These Sylvester Stallone's Abandoned Cars and House?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 18, 2022 (Updated: Oct. 19, 2022)

Urban explorers happened upon fancy cars that some believe belonged to the "Rocky" star.

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dancing plague

What Was the 'Dancing Plague' in Medieval Europe?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 14, 2022

A major clue to the causes of these phenomena was that they were preceded by severe collective p ...

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cerne abbas giant

History of the Cerne Abbas Giant

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 13, 2022

Although researchers now have a better idea when the hill figure was created, there remain many ...

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Green children of Woolpit

The Green Children of Woolpit

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 12, 2022

The old British tale dating back to the 12th century has historians debating its origins.

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Amazon was accused in lawsuit of selling "suicide kits" to teens.

Amazon Sued in Teens' Deaths

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 11, 2022

Parents sued the retail giant for delivering what attorneys called "suicide kits."

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Flare, Light, Plant

The Creepy Internet Tale of Hachishakusama, the 8-Foot-Tall Woman

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 7, 2022

The story is reminiscent of Japanese urban legends and is said to have originated on the 2chan m ...

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