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.
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.
Sweden Bans Christmas Lights to Avoid Angering Muslim Refugees
Unreliable web sites spun a news story about the Swedish Transport Administration nixing Christmas lights on street poles into a fictional tale about kowtowing to Muslim immigrants.
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Did a Couple Dubbed ‘Ken and Karen’ Point Guns at Protesters?
A chaotic scene in St. Louis sparked outrage, memes, and confusion.
Did Mark McCloskey Donate to Democrats?
After the couple pointed guns at protesters, rumors started to circulate about the McCloskeys' political affiliations.
Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.
Did Joe Biden Say He Didn’t Want His Kids Growing Up in a ‘Racial Jungle’?
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate's history with busing has haunted him on the campaign trail.
Does a Photograph Show a Species of Megabat?
The largest bats in the world have wingspans of more than 5 feet.