Was a Google Doodle Created for Ramadan But Not for Easter?
22 April 2019Google traditionally avoids making Doodles involving ANY overtly religious holiday.
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Does a Municipal Code Limit Trick-or-Treating to Children 12 and Younger?
11 October 2018A viral image of one municipal ordinance regarding Halloween activities left viewers wondering whether police were going to be hauling off bigger youngsters for trick-or-treating.
What Is Cinco de Mayo?
5 May 2018The Cinco de Mayo holiday is not a celebration of Mexico's achieving independence from Spain, nor is it a major holiday in Mexico.
Is Ravioli a Traditional Veterans Day Meal?
7 November 2012A spurious Wikipedia edit led to the rumor that a tradition of celebrating Veterans Day with ravioli dinners was initiated by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919.
Why Is Earth Day on April 22?
22 April 2015Since the very first Earth Day, rumors have been floated linking the date to the birthday of Vladimir Ilich Lenin
Easter Lore and Superstitions
5 March 1999A compendium of superstitions and lore associated with the holy day of Easter.
What Is Presidents Day?
17 February 2003What are we celebrating on the holiday known as 'Presidents Day'? Is it really a holiday at all?
New Year’s Superstitions
1 January 2003Ring in 2019 with a compendium of superstitions associated with New Year's Day.
The Origins of Boxing Day
7 November 2000Does the name of Boxing Day come from the need to rid the house of empty boxes on the day after Christmas?
Did Coca-Cola Invent the Modern Image of Santa Claus?
18 December 2001The image of Santa Claus as a jolly large man in a red-and-white suit was the standard long before Coca-Cola co-opted it for their advertising.
Did Candy Canes Originate as Religious Symbols?
7 December 2000Despite modern religious legends, candy canes were not created as Christian symbols representing the blood and purity of Jesus.
How Did ‘Black Friday’ Get Its Name?
1 December 2013The term 'Black Friday' did not originate with the practice of selling off slaves on the day after Thanksgiving.
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Was Pelosi Escorted Out of White House After Showing Up Too Drunk ‘To Speak’?
25 June 2019An image from a funeral service was re-purposed for a "satire" article.
Did Trump Meet With 30 Men in Congress to Discuss Maternity Care?
25 June 2019An image of the all-male Freedom Caucus discussing the future of women's health care coverage sparked anger.
Does a Photograph Prove Trump Knew Sexual-Assault Accuser E. Jean Carroll?
25 June 2019Social media posts have confused one woman who has accused Trump of sexual assault with another accuser.
Did Kellogg’s Release Ranch-Flavored Pop-Tarts?
25 June 2019Pop-Tarts: "This is just disrespectful."
Are ‘PlayJoltz’ or ‘SmushGame’ Legitimate Free Streaming Services?
25 June 2019Several spammy posts in June 2019 promoted a streaming service ... but readers shouldn't hand over their credit card details.