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Written by: Alex Kasprak
Nov. 29, 2022
He was, at least, aware of the saying.
Written by: Bethania Palma
Nov. 28, 2022
Spurious quotes are a common internet phenomenon.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Nov. 27, 2022
A made-up quote presented in a pretty-looking meme doesn't make it real.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Nov. 2, 2022
A quote from a famous person would not magically appear for the first time on the internet long ...
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.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Oct. 24, 1996
This rumor originated with a satirical (and fictitious) article that published in 1996.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Oct. 16, 2002
Anti-Semitic screeds are nothing new; neither, unfortunately, is the practice of attempting to l ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Dec. 8, 2008
Given the fear and uncertainty engendered by the economy, it was only a matter of time until som ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
July 27, 2006
The poem has been anthologized in several books, including "Chicken Soup for the Christian Famil ...
Written by: Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
May 16, 2001
"For attractive lips, speak with words of kindness," the viral quote begins.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Sept. 9, 2020
A quote attributed to Mandela, former president of South Africa, said: "Fools divide themselves ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
April 2, 2015
A speech by Franklin Graham laments that the American dream ended with the reelection of Barack ...
Written by: Dan Evon
June 10, 2015
The controversial essay has actually been circulating on the internet since at least September 2014.
Written by: Bethania Palma
April 13, 2020
A conspiracy-tinged essay attributed to the former Fox News host went viral on social media.
Written by: Dan Evon
March 30, 2020
If you're looking for reliable COVID-19 information from Johns Hopkins University, please check ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Jan. 22, 2020
George Washington is in the running for the United States' most misquoted president.
Written by: Bethania Palma
Oct. 27, 2022
She didn't say it, but it's possible she thought it.
Written by: Bethania Palma
Oct. 22, 2022
The quote is shared widely.
Written by: Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 12, 2022
The English naturalist has often been the subject of misattributions.
Written by: Jordan Liles
Oct. 11, 2022
A reader emailed us and said they spotted the quote meme on WhatsApp.
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