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.
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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.
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.
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Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.
Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Did Nostradamus Predict the COVID-19 Pandemic?
If only people recognized "predictions" before the calamitous events they supposedly anticipate.