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A rumor said that flyers for a book handed out at a rally called Donald Trump the son of man and the Christ.

Does a Book Call Trump 'The Son of Man, The Christ'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 19, 2022 A picture of a flyer showed the book title, "President Donald J. Trump, The Son of Man - The Chr ...
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales during the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster on October 14, 2019 in London, England. The Queen's speech is expected to announce plans to end the free movement of EU citizens to the UK after Brexit, new laws on crime, health and the environment. (Photo by Paul Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Are These Things True About the Years of King Charles' Weddings?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan. 24, 2006 (Updated: Sept. 19, 2022) An email purported to expose a link between the years of his weddings and the deaths of popes.
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Face, Person, Human

Did John Jacob Astor Joke About Ice After Titanic Struck an Iceberg?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
July 18, 2000 (Updated: Sept. 16, 2022) Astor's combination of fame and eccentricity, and perhaps a reputation for being a bit humorless ...
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Do Seatbelts Cause More Deaths Than Save Lives?

Do Seatbelts Cause More Deaths Than Save Lives?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
Feb. 28, 2001 (Updated: Sept. 16, 2022) The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety estimates that seat belts have saved 102,115 lives f ...
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Does Adding Acetone to Gasoline Improve Gas Mileage?

Does Adding Acetone to Gasoline Improve Gas Mileage?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
June 12, 2007 (Updated: Sept. 16, 2022) As fuel prices go up, so does interest in various products and additives said to improve gas mil ...
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Can Having Too Many Keys On Key Chain Ruin Car's Ignition?

Can Having Too Many Keys On Key Chain Ruin Car's Ignition?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
Sept. 19, 2011 (Updated: Sept. 16, 2022) This claim has been around since at least the 1960s.
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Did John Denver Serve As U.S. Army Sniper in Vietnam?

Did John Denver Serve As U.S. Army Sniper in Vietnam?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan. 30, 2000 (Updated: Sept. 16, 2022) The musician's father was one of the first officers in the newly formed United States Air Force ...
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Dr. Phil Personality Test

Is This a Real 'Dr. Phil Personality Test'?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov. 3, 2003 (Updated: Sept. 16, 2022) And how is it working out for you?
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A coed who uses a frozen hot dog to pleasure herself ends up in the emergency room when it breaks off inside her?

The 'Hot Dog Lover' Legend: Its Likely Origins and Why It Remains Popular

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
Feb. 17, 1998 (Updated: Sept. 16, 2022) As the long-held story goes, a woman ends up in the emergency room after using a frozen hot dog ...
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Cat, Pet, Mammal

Did a Michigan School District Install Litter Boxes in Bathrooms?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jan. 24, 2022 (Updated: Sept. 15, 2022) The Michigan GOP seized upon the uncorroborated claims of a Midland woman about the presence of ...
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Do 90% of people in the U.S. marry their high school sweethearts?

Are 90% of US Marriages Between 'High School Sweethearts'?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan. 18, 2009 (Updated: Sept. 15, 2022) When puppy love becomes "'til death do us part."
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Did Stalin say America is like a healthy body with threefold resistance?

Did Stalin Say 'America Is Like a Healthy Body with Threefold Resistance'?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
March 15, 2012 (Updated: Sept. 15, 2022) Despite how frequently these words are shared in his name, there appears to be no record of Jose ...
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speeding ticket frenzy

About Those 'Speeding Ticket Frenzy' Alerts

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
July 24, 2013 (Updated: Sept. 14, 2022) Are state police about to launch a 30-day speeding ticket blitz?
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Does This Video Show a Naked Child Escaping Buckingham Palace?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
April 10, 2020 (Updated: Sept. 14, 2022) A fictional scandal created for a TV show was turned into a darker and even more fictional scandal.
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Was the World's Youngest Mother Only 5 Years Old?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
July 21, 2004 (Updated: Sept. 14, 2022) Lina Medina, a Peruvian girl from the Andean village of Ticrapo who made medical history when sh ...
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Are players whose pictures grace 'Madden NFL' video games doomed by a curse?

'The Madden Curse': Are NFL Cover Players Doomed to Injury or Obscurity?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug. 27, 2006 (Updated: Sept. 14, 2022) “Bad luck” happens to just about everyone sooner or later, but we only take especial note of it ...
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Did Albert Einstein predict that if something eliminated bees from our planet, mankind would perish within 4 years?

Did Einstein Say Without Bees, Mankind Would Soon Perish?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
April 21, 2007 (Updated: Sept. 13, 2022) The purported quote reads, "If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would ...
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Person, Human, Finger

Do Bubble Machines Keep Mosquitoes Away?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sept. 7, 2022 (Updated: Sept. 13, 2022) Hacks for keeping mosquitoes away are a common type of rumor.
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Did 'God Bless the USA' composer Lee Greenwood flee to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam?

Did 'God Bless the USA' Composer Lee Greenwood Flee to Canada to Avoid Vietnam War Draft?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov. 5, 2001 (Updated: Sept. 12, 2022) "I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free," the song goes.
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A picture shows Queen Elizabeth II seated next to a colonel whose kilt was a little too revealing and may have appeared to some to show his genitals (penis and testicles).

Does Photo Show Queen Elizabeth II and a Colonel's 'Crown Jewels'?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov. 23, 2004 (Updated: Sept. 9, 2022) According to the rumor, Queen Elizabeth II was photographed with a group of soldiers, including ...
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