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Did Sean Spicer Tweet 'Today Is Dday' On Pearl Harbor Day?

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Alex Kasprak
Dec 7, 2022 While both events are historic, they did not occur, nor are they celebrated, on the same day.
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Does 'Baal enci aga' mean 'Baal is king' in Latin?

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Bethania Palma
Dec 7, 2022 Another strange conspiracy theory targets the controversial fashion house Balenciaga.
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Did Ashley Biden Accuse Joe Biden of Inappropriate Behavior in a 'Leaked Diary'?

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Alex Kasprak
Dec 7, 2022 The alleged diary of the president's daughter has not been authenticated.
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Tucker Carlson emailed Hunter Biden asking for his help in getting his son into Georgetown University, including writing a recommendation letter.

Did Tucker Carlson Ask Hunter Biden for Help Getting His Son into College?

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Nur Ibrahim
Dec 7, 2022 The Fox News host was once friendly with the president’s son.
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Is Iran Abolishing Its Morality Police?

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Dec 6, 2022 The country has been rocked by protests since September 2022.
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Scientists Study Thawed 'Zombie Virus' from Siberian Permafrost

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Beware of Cyber Monday Scams

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David Emery
Nov 28, 2022 Just as there are plenty of online deals to be had on Cyber Monday, there are plenty of online s ...
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‘Gaslighting’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2022 Word of the Year

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Nur Ibrahim
Nov 28, 2022 The term refers to a frequent technique for propagating disinformation.
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Oct 19, 1995 Half a century onwards, the rumor that Walt Disney's body was put in cryonic storage remains one ...
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The Origins of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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Does 'The Wizard of Oz' Include a Munchkin Suicide?

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