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Franking Privileges

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Barbara Mikkelson
March 24, 2013 Did settlement of a wrongful death suit compel the Post Office to mail letters with 'Frank' writ ...
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Attempted Tomato Assassination of George Washington

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Barbara Mikkelson
Feb. 4, 2013 The tale of a cook who attempted to poison George Washington by feeding him tomatoes comes from ...
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What's Behind the 'No Bananas on a Boat' Superstition?

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Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson
Nov. 13, 2012 Bananas are deemed unlucky by recreational fishermen and those catering to that trade.
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Rental Car Return Reveals Infidelity

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Barbara Mikkelson
Nov. 13, 2012 Rental car company's return of client's forgotten personal property leads to discovery of affair.
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Premature 2012 Election Results

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Barbara Mikkelson
Nov. 5, 2012 Did two news stations air 2012 election 'results' early?
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What is a 'One-Ring' Scam?

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Barbara Mikkelson
Oct. 25, 2012 Warnings of a 'one-ring scam' in which telephone customers return hang-up calls from foreign pho ...
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Snow Shoveler Diary

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Barbara Mikkelson
Oct. 16, 2012 Legend: Diary entries recount the efforts of a snow shoveler.
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Montgomery Gang Initiation

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Barbara Mikkelson
Oct. 11, 2012 Do gang initiates in Montgomery, Alabama, throw occupants out their cars, then make off with the ...
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Is This Halloween 'National Kill a Pit Bull' Day?

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Barbara Mikkelson
Sept. 26, 2012 "National Kill a Pitbull Day" messages were part of an anonymous prank back in 2012.
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U.S. Bridge Contracts Going to the Chinese

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Barbara Mikkelson
Sept. 17, 2012 Bridge contracts in the U.S. going to Chinese firms?
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Melting Canadian Money

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Barbara Mikkelson
July 25, 2012 Do new Canadian polymer bills melt easily?
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Lady Gaga Perfume

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Barbara Mikkelson
July 20, 2012 Is Fame, Lady Gaga's perfume, made with blood and semen?
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Bedbug Fire

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Barbara Mikkelson
June 30, 2012 Attempt to rid home of bed bugs results in fire that razes apartment building.
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Kiwi Fruit Growth Hormones

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Barbara Mikkelson
June 9, 2012 Kiwi fruit from China contains dangerous growth hormones?
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Flag Pin Dismissal

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Barbara Mikkelson
June 4, 2012 Rumor: President Obama had a Marine staff sergeant relieved for pointing out that his U.S. flag ...
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'The Whole Nine Yards' Etymology

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Barbara Mikkelson
May 1, 2012 The etymology of the phrase 'the whole nine yards.'
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Back to Bed Summons

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Barbara Mikkelson
April 16, 2012 Irritating cell phone user summoned back to bed during call to wife?
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Etymology of Blackmail

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Barbara Mikkelson
April 16, 2012 Was blackmail so designated because letters of extortion were sent by mail?
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Razor Blade Found in Footies

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Barbara Mikkelson
March 6, 2012 Razor blade discovered in child's footies (footed pajamas) injures baby?
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Etymology of 'Another Kick at the Cat'

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Barbara Mikkelson
Feb. 21, 2012 The etymology of the phrase 'another kick at the cat.'
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