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Supermoon: How an Illusion Makes the Full Moon Appear Bigger Than It Really Is

Written by: The Conversation

April 26, 2021

A 'Supermoon' doesn’t actually look that much bigger in the sky compared to a normal full moon - ...

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Conspiracy theorist QAnon demonstrators protest during a rally

QAnon Hasn't Gone Away – It's Alive and Kicking

Written by: The Conversation

April 26, 2021

Perhaps the greatest success of the conspiracy is its ability to create a shared alternate reality.

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Misinformation, Disinformation and Hoaxes: What's the Difference?

Written by: The Conversation

April 21, 2021

In the 21st century, new technology makes manipulation and fabrication of information simple.

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Ex-Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin Found Guilty In George Floyd's Killing

Written by: Jessica Lee

April 20, 2021

The 12-person jury reached the verdict after about 10 hours of deliberations over two days.

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A plan by Congressional Democrats to expand the Supreme Court from nine to 13 seats touched upon a hugely controversial episode in American political history.

What is 'Court Packing,' and What Are the Latest Democratic Proposals About?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

April 20, 2021

A plan by congressional Democrats to expand the Supreme Court from nine to 13 seats touched upon ...

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'18 Reasons I Won't Be Getting a COVID Vaccine' Post Filled With Reckless Falsehoods

Written by: Alex Kasprak

April 16, 2021

A blog post riddled with misinformation is effectively a "Now That's What I Call Music" style an ...

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Nikola Tesla: 5G Network Could Realize His Dream of Wireless Electricity

Written by: The Conversation

April 9, 2021

The pioneering electrical engineer Nikola Tesla theorized that electricity could be transmitted ...

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John, the Dragon and the Beast of the Sea

No, the COVID-19 Vaccine Is Not Linked to the Mark of the Beast

Written by: The Conversation

April 8, 2021

The mark of the beast has been invoked by fringe Christian figures throughout the pandemic in re ...

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Horses Can Recognize Themselves in a Mirror

Written by: The Conversation

April 6, 2021

Horses possess an unusual skill, widely considered an indicator of self-awareness.

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Which States Ban Giving Food and Water to Voters at Polling Places?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

April 6, 2021

Georgia's S.B. 202 caused widespread controversy in the spring of 2021 and prompted questions ab ...

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Rapper DMX Reportedly Hospitalized in Grave Condition After OD

Written by: David Mikkelson

April 3, 2021

The rapper, 50, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was at his New York home when he overdosed.

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The Easter Bunny Tale: Fun Fiction or Harmful Myth?

Written by: The Conversation

April 2, 2021

Three major fantasy characters pervade Western culture: Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and the Eas ...

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Easter eggs

Chocolate Easter Eggs Were Once a Rare Luxury

Written by: The Conversation

April 2, 2021

For almost a century after the first ones were produced in the 1870s by Fry’s and Cadbury’s, cho ...

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Sleeping Octopuses Might Experience Fleeting Dreams

Written by: The Conversation

April 2, 2021

Color-changing patterns in snoozing octopuses are characteristic of two alternating sleep states ...

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The Very Strange History of the Easter Bunny

Written by: The Conversation

April 2, 2021

While you’re biting the heads off your chocolate bunnies, you might wonder how cartoon rabbits b ...

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Two men with their firearms listen to speakers at a protest to new gun legislation

In Gun Debate, Both Sides Have Evidence to Back Them Up

Written by: The Conversation

April 2, 2021

Research suggests statistical evidence supports both parties’ positions about gun control legisl ...

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Captured Men from Bay of Pigs Invasion

Did the New York Times Suppress Advance Reporting on the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

Written by: The Conversation

April 2, 2021

The Bay of Pigs suppression myth makes for a timeless lesson about the perils for news organizat ...

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Map Shows Most Popular Pandemic Cocktails Across the U.S.

Written by: David Mikkelson

April 1, 2021

Apparently COVID-related restrictions on restaurants and bars didn't stop Americans from enjoyin ...

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Jackie Robinson Signing Autographs

Did Racism Kill Jackie Robinson?

Written by: The Conversation

April 1, 2021

Research has shown that enduring structural and everyday racism can have serious negative conseq ...

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Beatles Abbey Road Billborad on Sunset Strip

Listen to George Harrison's Remarkable Isolated Vocals on the Song 'Something'

Written by: David Mikkelson

April 1, 2021

An isolated vocal track from "Something" highlights the raw emotion in George Harrison's singing.

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