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Written by: David Mikkelson
Jan. 12, 2010
Yet another reason to avoid water traps.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Dec. 10, 2009
A photograph that appeared to show a dangling homeowner in need of help was merely a humorous Ch ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Nov. 15, 2009
The real issue here is not disrespect for the flag, but that it's unseemly for one to salute him ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Sept. 26, 2009
Photographs supposedly documenting a Hamas-organized mass wedding of adult men and pre-pubescent ...
Written by: Dan Evon David Mikkelson
Jan. 18, 2009
The figure of an astronaut carved into the wall of a centuries-old Spanish cathedral is actually ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Jan. 13, 2009
Photographs allegedly show a gas pipeline rupture and explosion caused by a neglectful backhoe o ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
July 22, 2008
A 'motivational poster' purportedly shows a former cheerleader turned Air Force sniper.
Written by: David Mikkelson
May 7, 2008
Photographs show icebergs with multi-colored striping purportedly taken in Lake Michigan.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Feb. 19, 2008
An image of inattentive workmen who have accidentally trapped their van within a barrier of boll ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Jan. 15, 2008
Do photographs show ice formations in Lake Huron created by waves of water freezing in midair?
Written by: David Mikkelson
July 19, 2007
Photographs showing an "eclectic collection of old cars in a decaying building" inspired a hopef ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
March 11, 2007
Photographs show a damaged jet engine repaired with seatbelts during a refueling stop?
Written by: David Mikkelson
Jan. 22, 2007
A number of images capture the famous waterfall in a mostly frozen state, although many of them ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Jan. 21, 2007
Gel hand cleaner is often difficult to ignite and can be extinguished relatively easily.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Dec. 27, 2006
Photograph purportedly shows a medical patient who received a severe penile burn from urinating ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
Nov. 8, 2006
Photographs of the Pearl Harbor attack that were supposedly recently found in an old camera stor ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
July 30, 2006
"I tried to get the plastic pot out of the glass one by wedging a knife around the sides. When ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
June 1, 2006
Photos purportedly show a mother tiger at a California zoo who nursed a group of piglets after h ...
Written by: David Mikkelson
April 25, 2006
"Talk about German efficiency!"
Written by: David Mikkelson
April 24, 2006
A lovely (true) account of a rescued whale, but the photograph attached to it has nothing to do ...
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