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Is This a Historical Illustration of a Real Meteor Shower?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Nov 15, 2022 The image appeared in a Facebook post that was shared hundreds of thousands of times.
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Elon Musk tweeted a picture of homing pigeons from World War II that were deployed by Nazi Germany.

Musk Tweets Photo of Nazi Soldier Carrying Homing Pigeons

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 7, 2022 Here is the history of the tens of thousands of pigeons and falcons that were deployed during Wo ...
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Anne Frank once wrote, "And you can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!"

Did Anne Frank Write, 'Always Give Something, Even if It Is Only Kindness'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 29, 2022 There are way too many fake Anne Frank quotes that are shared online, but this one about giving ...
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Thomas Edison once said, "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."

Did Thomas Edison Say, 'Our Greatest Weakness Lies in Giving Up'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 28, 2022 There's no shortage of fake quotes on the internet. However, this one is real.
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Was Adidas founded by Nazis?

Was Adidas Founded by a Former Nazi?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 27, 2022 The shoe and sportswear company was founded in 1949 by Adi Dassler, whose previous enterprise ha ...
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A video truly does show Winston Churchill losing his swimsuit after going backwards down a water slide.

Does Video Show Churchill Losing Swimsuit on Water Slide?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 14, 2022 "But in this footage, no one seems worried about being caught with their pants down."
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Hitler nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Was Hitler Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 14, 2022 The Nazi leader’s nomination in 1939 was not meant to be taken seriously.
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A fake quote attributed to Lord Macaulay was titled My India in 1835 and mentioned conquering India and the words break the very backbone of this nation.

Is Macaulay Quote About 'Dominating' India with English Culture Real?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 11, 2022 A reader emailed us and said they spotted the quote meme on WhatsApp.
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Milkman delivering milk after aerial bombing in London during World War II

Is This an Actual Pic of London Milkman Delivering Milk After WWII Bombing?

Written by:
David Emery
Oct 4, 2022 "Keep calm and carry on" was the motto of the day.
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A Reddit post said that 79 people died in a bridge collapse in 1845 that happened because a large crowd had gathered to watch a clown in a bathtub be pulled up a river by four geese.

Did 79 Die in a Bridge Collapse While Watching a Clown's Stunt?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 23, 2022 "It was just a mad publicity stunt, but as the clown and his geese paddled downstream, the suppo ...
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Queen Elizabeth II, prankster

Did Queen Elizabeth Once Prank American Tourists?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 20, 2022 They apparently did not recognize her, according to the former royal protection officer who shar ...
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Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, 2022.

Is This Queen Elizabeth II on Her Coronation Day in 1953?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 19, 2022 Princess Elizabeth became queen at age 25, after the death of her father, King George VI.
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Did Nostradamus Predict Charles Would Abdicate, Leave Harry the Throne?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sep 15, 2022 Claiming 16th-century French astrologer Nostradamus predicted various world events is a never-en ...
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Was the sinking of the Titanic planned by financier J.P Morgan?

False Rumor Suggests Sinking of Titanic Was Inside Job

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 15, 2022 We wish we could say that the memes pushing this rumor were created simply as a joke to troll co ...
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A tweet claimed that Queen Elizabeth II once posed in front of a gold piano that was stolen from Saddam Hussein in Iraq during the Persian Gulf War.

Was the Queen's Golden Piano First Owned by Saddam Hussein?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 12, 2022 A tweet claimed that Queen Elizabeth II once posed in front of a gold-colored piano in Buckingha ...
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Did a Woman Go To Jail for Wearing Slacks in 1938?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 2, 2022 Helen Hulick wore a controversial pair of slacks to court while testifying.
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Is Barbie’s Real Name 'Barbara'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug 23, 2022 The famed doll’s name came from a real person.
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Were the Blue People of Kentucky Real?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug 12, 2022 A rare genetic condition led to the unusual-looking skin tone.
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The Hollywood sign originally said Hollywoodland

Did the Hollywood Sign Once Say 'Hollywoodland'?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug 5, 2022 "Hooray for Hollywoodland" just doesn't have the same ring.
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Was Crayola’s Top Crayon Maker Colorblind?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug 2, 2022 Emerson Moser reportedly made a billion crayons over his career, which concluded in 1990.
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