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Was the 'Snow' in 'The Wizard of Oz' Made of Asbestos?
Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec. 27, 2022
"I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."
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The (Unfounded) Legend of a Manhole Cover Launched into Space By a Nuke
Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec. 19, 2022
Some believe a manhole cover was launched into space during a 1957 nuclear test, becoming one of ...
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No, This Isn't a Photo of 'Time Traveler' John Titor in 1941
Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec. 18, 2022
Rumors of a visit from time traveler from the year 2036 have floated around online since 2000.
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Snopestionary: What is Doxxing?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 16, 2022
Twitter made headlines in late 2022 for changing its anti-doxxing policy.
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'Home Alone': What Would Kevin's $20 Groceries Cost Today?
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Jordan Liles
Dec. 15, 2022
A TikTok user calculated the same items purchased by Kevin McCallister in "Home Alone" and arriv ...
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Logical Fallacies 101: Your Holiday Guide for Dinner Table Debates
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 14, 2022
Put down that drumstick and listen all ye well.
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Mrs. Claus' First Name: What Was It Originally?
Written by:
Jordan Liles
Dec. 14, 2022
A quick internet search told us there was an answer from 1849, but that turned out to be a bit o ...
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No, the Kansas Town of Stull Doesn't Contain a Portal to the Netherworld
Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec. 4, 2022
But it does contain a fine for trespassing if you go looking for it.
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Here's How to Authenticate Viral Quotes Attached to Historical Figures
Written by:
David Emery
Dec. 5, 2022
Nothing gives a quotation more gravitas than a famous name attached to it.
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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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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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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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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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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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What Does the Mysterious Voynich Manuscript Really Say?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 13, 2022 (Updated: Oct. 16, 2022)
Spoiler alert: No one fully knows (yet).
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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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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
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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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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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