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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."

Was the Celebration of Christmas Illegal in the U.S. Until 1836?

A Facebook meme highlighted the Puritan colonists' dim view of December 25 celebrations.

Did FDR’s Vice-President Write an Op-Ed About ‘American Fascism’?

Henry A. Wallace's 1944 piece included a warning regarding the alliance of racists and "deliberate poisoners of public information."

Did Robert Smalls Steal a Confederate Ship to Rescue Himself and Others from Slavery?

A meme accurately recounts the life of a man born into slavery who stole a Confederate ship to rescue fellow slaves, became a war hero, and got elected to the U.S. Congress.