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Did Medieval Man's Italian Surname and Coat of Arms Pack Nutty Double Entendre?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Feb. 24, 2024

Bartolomeo Colleoni was a significant figure in the history of Italy.

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Was Woman Fired After Donating a Kidney on Her Boss' Behalf?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Dec. 19, 2023

The incident has been causing internet outrage for over a decade.

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Times Square's NYE Party Uses Confetti Strips With People's Wishes Written on Them

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Dec. 16, 2023

The small peices of confetti will carry people's dreams and hopes for 2024.

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Yes, NASA Is Installing 'Internet' on the Moon

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Dec. 6, 2023

But it’s not the same type of connectivity we’re used to on Earth.

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Did 90-Year-Old William Shatner Say This About Going to Space?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Nov. 27, 2023

Known for his role as Captain Kirk on “Star Trek,” the actor went into space for real in 2021.

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Biodegradable Burial Pods Turn Human Bodies Into Trees?

Written by: Madison Dapcevich

Nov. 16, 2023

"Turn your loved ones into trees!" read one social media post describing the product.

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Were 50% of People in Palestine Children, as of Mid-2023?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Oct. 16, 2023

Many of the victims in the Israel-Hamas War of 2023 have been under the age of 18.

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Light, Vehicle, Transportation

Livermore Long-Burning Lightbulb

Written by: Barbara Mikkelson

Dec. 31, 1998

A lightbulb has been burning continuously since 1901.

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Donald Trump's 'Quiet Acts of Random Kindness'

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Aug. 7, 2020

A viral Facebook post recounted several supposed gestures of generosity by the U.S. president.

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Nature, Rug, Outdoors

Is the 'Blue River Dragon' Photo Real?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 3, 2021

Oddly enough, the word "dragon" in this claim is not the misleading one.

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Did a Woman Get Fired After Donating a Kidney on Her Boss' Behalf?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Dec. 26, 2020

A lawsuit over the incident, which continues to provoke outrage on the internet to this day, was ...

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Can a Fetus Send Its Own Stem Cells to Repair Its Mother's Damaged Organs?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Dec. 7, 2016

Genetically distinct fetal cells can remain in a mother’s body for decades after birth and can e ...

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Can You Get a Free Bus Ticket by Doing 20 Squats in Romania?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

June 23, 2023

Social media users claimed that Romania introduced an innovative way to encourage people to stay ...

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Fish, Animal, Sea Life

What Does a Blobfish Look Like in Its Natural Environment?

Written by: Dan Evon

April 28, 2021

The "world's ugliest fish" isn't as ugly in its natural environment.

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Did 4 COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Patients Develop Bell's Palsy?

Written by: Dan Evon

Dec. 10, 2020

The FDA wrote: "The observed frequency of reported Bell’s palsy in the vaccine group is consiste ...

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Did One Group of Undercover Cops Try to Arrest Other Undercover Cops?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Feb. 24, 2020

Police chief: "This is probably one of the most embarrassing things I’ve seen in this department ...

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a list of massacres in the u.s. purported to be done with an ar-15

Were AR-15s Used in These Mass Shootings?

Written by: Dan Evon

March 23, 2021

A viral meme asserted that AR-15 style weapons have frequently been used to commit deadly acts o ...

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Did Dale Earnhardt Sr. Remove Confederate Flag Sticker from Truck?

Written by: Dan Evon

June 19, 2020

The race-car driving legend's son reportedly once relayed the story.

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Nazi rally

Do These Photos Show a 1939 Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 21, 2020

It wasn't the only Nazi rally to take place in 1930s New York.

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Was the Norwegian Government Funding Research in 2023 To Find Out if White Paint Is Racist?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 17, 2023

"It is not about racist attitudes today," says the historian behind this project, "but rather th ...

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