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A Guide to Archiving on the Internet

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 12, 2022 And why having records is essential for fact-checkers.
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Did Dems Oppose 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments That Gave Freedom, Voting Rights to Slaves?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 7, 2022 It's all but impossible to capture the complexities of history in a meme.
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An abandoned house from the Depression era painted in southern Gullah Haint blue and white

Do US Southerners Paint Porch Ceilings Blue to Ward Off Ghosts?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Nov 6, 2022 Using blue paint on Southern homes allegedly originated with the Gullah community, the descendan ...
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Why Is There a Little Plastic 'Table' in Your Pizza Delivery Box?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Nov 1, 2022 Known in the restaurant industry as a "pizza saver," the gadget had very practical origins.
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Brenda Spencer

Did Brenda Ann Spencer Say She Shot People Because 'I Don't Like Mondays'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 30, 2022 Spencer pled guilty to killing two people in the infamous 1979 San Diego school shooting.
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The Haunted White House: Ghosts of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

Written by:
David Emery
Oct 30, 2022 Like many another stately old mansion, the White House has spawned its share of supernatural lore.
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Did US Confederates Flee to Brazil Where Descendants Still Celebrate Confederacy?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 23, 2022 Americana was the name of one of their settlements.
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What Was the 'Dancing Plague' in Medieval Europe?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 14, 2022 A major clue to the causes of these phenomena was that they were preceded by severe collective p ...
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History of the Cerne Abbas Giant

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 13, 2022 Although researchers now have a better idea when the hill figure was created, there remain many ...
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What Does the Mysterious Voynich Manuscript Really Say?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 13, 2022 Spoiler alert: No one fully knows (yet).
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The Green Children of Woolpit

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 12, 2022 The old British tale dating back to the 12th century has historians debating its origins.
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Did Viking helmets have horns?

Did Vikings Actually Have Horns on Their Helmets?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 11, 2022 The popular imagery has little to do with history.
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Was Beethoven Black?

Was Beethoven Black?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 10, 2022 A long-running theory does not have much of a leg to stand on.
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Snopes-tionary: What is ‘Scarelore’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 5, 2022 There are many names for urban legends on the internet.
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Why do we wear costumes on Halloween?

Why Do We Wear Costumes on Halloween?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 30, 2022 The history behind why you endure “sexy Freddy Krueger” outfits each October.
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Should men pee sitting down?

Should Men Pee Sitting Down?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 26, 2022 The best method of taking a leak is a subject of debate among people with penises.
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Art, Painting, Person

Was the ‘Mahabharata’ Real, Myth, or Both?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 16, 2022 The Hindu epic’s possible historical connections have been widely debated.
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Do Cell Phones Emit More Radiation When Charging Than While in Use?

Do Cell Phones Emit More Radiation When Charging?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 18, 2022 Generally speaking, phones have been found to emit levels of radiation that aren't likely to be ...
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Sheep, Animal, Mammal

Snopestionary: What is the ‘Black Sheep Effect’?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug 17, 2022 On social media and in life, many tend to treat deviating members of their own groups more harsh ...
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The Complicated History of the 'Magdeburg Unicorn'

The Complicated History of the 'Magdeburg Unicorn'

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 16, 2022 Wooly rhino? Unicorn? Narwhal? Oh, my.
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In early June 2022, we received reader mail that asked us to look into whether former US President Donald Trump tweeted to his supporters on January 6, 2021, the day of the US Capitol riot, to remain peaceful with no violence and to support our Capitol Police and law enforcement.

Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?
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False Rumor Claims Paul Pelosi Brought Attacker Home from Gay Bar

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