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.
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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.
Were Oak Trees Planted at Versailles for the Purpose of Repairing Notre Dame?
The claim has its origins in a thinly sourced Twitter thread that provided no verification for the information it presented as fact.
Did Louis Vuitton Sponsor ‘Human Zoos’ in the 1800s and Early 1900s?
Though they weren't typically billed as such, 'human zoos' were unfortunately a thing during the heyday of Western colonialism.
Was Wall Street Originally the Site of a ‘Border Wall’ Meant to Protect New Amsterdam?
Social media memes compared a defensive wall built along the northern border of New Amsterdam during the 17th century to President Donald Trump's border wall.
Did the SS Warrimoo Exist in Two Centuries at Once?
The SS Warrimoo was reportedly once navigated to a point such that it simultaneously spanned four different hemispheres and two centuries.
Have Two McDonald’s-Containing Countries Ever Been at War with Each Other?
Whether an economic theory involving McDonald's franchises and war literally holds true largely depends on one's definition of "war."
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.