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Nichelle Nichols in her role as communications officer Lt. Uhura on the TV series Star Trek.

The Story Behind ‘Star Trek’ Actress Nichelle Nichols’ Iconic Interracial Kiss

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The Conversation
Aug. 2, 2022 The smooch was not a romantic one. But, in 1968, to show a Black woman kissing a white man was a ...
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Are There More Trees on Earth Than Stars in the Milky Way?

Are There More Trees on Earth Than Stars in the Milky Way?

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Alex Kasprak
Dec. 12, 2016 Although both figures are rough, a recent estimate for the number of trees on Earth exceeds the ...
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Donald Trump

Was Trump the Only US President in 72 Years Not To Have a War, as He Claimed?

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Jack Izzo
Jan. 12, 2024 The real problem here is how one defines "having a war."
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Is Trump the Only US President in the Last 72 Years Without A War?

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Jack Izzo
Jan. 16, 2024 What counts as a "war" is a crucial factor in answering this question.
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Does King Charles' Scepter Contain Controversial 'Great Star of Africa' Diamond?

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Nur Ibrahim
May 15, 2023 Critics of the royal family believe the gem represents British colonization, claiming it was "st ...
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Gina Carano in The Mandalorian

'Mandalorian' TV Star Gina Carano Again Under Fire for Controversial Social Media Posts

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David Mikkelson
Feb. 10, 2021 The Disney+ star was accused of amplifying conspiracy theories and anti-Semitic messages.
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Are Gummi Bears Made with Car Wax?

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Stephanie Larsen
Sept. 20, 2016 Carnauba wax is used to add an attractive sheen to everything from cars to candy -- including fr ...
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Were Two Star Witnesses Against Biden Found Floating in Ukraine River?

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Snopes Staff
Dec. 18, 2019 A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Did Costco Signal It Will Stop Selling Bud Light Due to Dylan Mulvaney Promotion?

Written by:
Sarah Baum
July 21, 2023 Customers noted that the dreaded "death star" had appeared on price labels and signage for the p ...
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Is This Phallic-Looking Starfish for Real?

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Alex Kasprak
Feb. 17, 2023 An image of the purported echinoderm periodically goes viral on social media.
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Is the Earth's Rotation Changing Zodiac Signs?

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Kim LaCapria
Nov. 10, 2015 Whether or not you believe horoscopes are worthwhile, Ophiuchus won't be disrupting our astrolog ...
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Star Fruit Warning

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Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
June 10, 2009 Is star fruit is dangerous to eat?
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Did Biden Say Americans Could Stay Home During Pandemic Because 'Some Black Woman' Stocked Grocery Shelves?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct. 6, 2020 A 10-second-clip from a 90-minute event was missing some context.
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An online ad claimed that Mark Harmon had an affair and that it involved someone like Pauley Perrette on NCIS and said producers hid it from fans for years.

Former 'NCIS' Stars Mark Harmon and Pauley Perrette Wrongly Featured in False 'Affair' Ad

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 29, 2023 Here's what we found out about an online ad that featured both an evidence-free romance claim an ...
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cosby star

Was Bill Cosby's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Removed?

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Kim LaCapria
Jan. 1, 2016 A photograph of maintenance on Bill Cosby's Hollywood 'Walk of Fame' star led to rumors that the ...
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Did NY Democrats Block a Bill Expanding Tuition Aid for Gold Star Families?

Written by:
David Emery
April 13, 2019 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, also a Democrat, bypassed the legislature to expand the Gold Star tu ...
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Star Wreck

Written by:
Dan Evon
Nov. 11, 2015 Web comic rekindles interest in 'Star Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry's experience surviving a Pa ...
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Was Star Trek's Chekov Inspired by Pravda?

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David Mikkelson
March 23, 1999 Legend holds that the character of Pavel Chekov was added to 'Star Trek' in response to an edito ...
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Was 'Duck Dynasty' Star Sadie Robertson Seriously Injured in a Car Accident?

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Kim LaCapria
Sept. 18, 2015 Duck Lie-nasty.
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Did MSNBC Use 'World War Z' Footage in News Coverage?

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Alex Kasprak
June 2, 2020 “I dramatically underestimated Twitter,” the video’s creator said after it went viral.
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