Was a Google Doodle Created for Ramadan But Not for Easter?
Google 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?
A 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?
The 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?
A 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?
Since the very first Earth Day, rumors have been floated linking the date to the birthday of Vladimir Ilich Lenin
Easter Lore and Superstitions
A compendium of superstitions and lore associated with the holy day of Easter.
What Is Presidents Day?
What are we celebrating on the holiday known as 'Presidents Day'? Is it really a holiday at all?
New Year’s Superstitions
Ring in 2020 with a compendium of superstitions associated with New Year's Day.
The Origins of Boxing Day
Does 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?
The 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.
Is This Santa’s Phone Number?
A Facebook page advertising a phone number to supposedly allow children to talk to "Santa Claus" actually leads unsuspecting callers somewhere unexpected.
Did Candy Canes Originate as Religious Symbols?
Despite modern religious legends, candy canes were not created as Christian symbols representing the blood and purity of Jesus.
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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.