Did Joe Biden’s Great-Grandfather Own Slaves?
Rumors began to circulate in June 2020 that the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate's great-grandfather owned slaves.
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Did University Drop ‘Gator Bait’ Cheer Over Its Historical Connection to Racist Imagery?
A national reckoning over racism and police brutality against Black people has bled into university sports, including in Florida.
Did Lack of Social Distancing in 1918 Pandemic Cause More Deaths Than WWI?
A viral meme about the "Spanish flu" pandemic gets some general points right, but the presented timeline is inaccurate.
Do These Photos Show a 1939 Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden?
It wasn't the only Nazi rally to take place in 1930s New York.
Did a 1933 Article Report That Hitler Would Not ‘Disrupt’ Germany?
Events always seem more obvious and predictable after they have already taken place.
Is This an Authentic John Wesley ‘Manifesto’?
Facebook users widely shared a list of principles that some claimed was a "manifesto" written by the 18th-century theologian.
Was the Statue of Liberty Originally a Different Color?
Copper-oxidation reactions can produce a natural patina on surfaces that significantly changes their colors.
Did Jimmy Stewart Suffer PTSD from World War II Bombing Missions?
A viral Facebook post appears to have been inspired by a 2016 book about the Hollywood icon's wartime military service.
Was Betsy Ross a Quaker Who Was Opposed to Slavery?
The so-called "Betsy Ross flag" has become a recent point of controversy in connection with white supremacy and raised questions about Ross herself.
Could Women Not Do These 9 Things in 1971?
A viral list recounts some of the bumps on the road to gender equality.
Did St. Patrick Wipe Out an African ‘Pygmy’ Tribe, the First Inhabitants of Ireland?
A long-standing theory of ancient Irish history describes the genocide of the Twa pygmies, purportedly the original source of the "leprechaun" myth.
Did a Man Twice Land a Plane on a New York Street on a Bar Bet?
This "hold my beer" story may seem like a work of fiction, but the aerial exploits of Thomas Fitzpatrick are well-documented.
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Is This a Photo of Alaska’s ‘Sleeping Lady’ Mountain?
"The giant woman fell asleep waiting for her beloved to return from battle, unaware that he had been killed."
Does a Photograph Show Jerry Falwell, Jr. with His Pants Unzipped?
Falwell said the picture was intended to be a joke.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Is This Ghislaine Maxwell’s Unsealed ‘List of Names’?
The list of dozens of names posted to Facebook was offered up in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case.
Can You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from Face Masks?
Rumors about masks are getting more creative, but health experts still recommend wearing cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.