Did the ‘Father of Radio’ Say Man Would Never Reach the Moon?
Persons notable for achievements in one field of science aren't necessarily reliable prognosticators about other scientific fields.
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Did Werner Herzog Tweet America is ‘Waking Up, As Germany Once Did’?
We know this much: The German film director isn't the biggest fan of social media.
Did Keanu Reeves Really Say This About Living Life Fully?
This quote has been attributed to everyone EXCEPT the original author.
Did Actor Sean Penn Say He Was Moving to Venezuela Because Pres. Maduro Was ‘Way Better Than Trump’?
It's probably safe to say the actor would be displeased if U.S. President Donald Trump wins re-election in 2020, but would Penn leave the country?
Did Pat Robertson Say the Notre Dame Fire Was the Result of ‘Hell Bubbling over with Homosexuals’?
Pat Robertson definitely has a history of controversial statements.
Did Nikita Khrushchev Say ‘We’ll Keep Feeding You Small Doses of Socialism’?
The Soviet leader allegedly boasted that Americans would suddenly waken to find they lived under Communism.
Winston Churchill on Caring What Other People Think of You
Churchill opined about many things, but the impact of aging on how much one cares about what other people think wasn't one of them.
Did Thomas Jefferson Say ‘When the Speech Condemns a Free Press, You Are Hearing the Words of a Tyrant’?
One of the most famous of America's Founding Fathers might have agreed with this sentiment, but we found no evidence that he wrote it.
Did Winston Churchill Say ‘The Fascists of the Future Will Call Themselves Anti-Fascists?’
A quote incorrectly attributed to the former British prime minister was spread on social media by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Cicero’s ‘Two Thousand Year Old Warning’ About Treason
For critics of President Trump, an old quotation about "treason from within" was relevant in 2018. But who actually came up with it?
Did Mark Twain Say ‘Fear the Media, for They Will Steal Your Honor’?
The anachronistic use of the word "media" is just one reason to be skeptical of a quote often attributed to American author Mark Twain.
Did Henry Kissinger Say Donald Trump Is the ‘One True Leader’?
Nixon's former Secretary of State once said Trump could go down in history as "a very considerable president," but he never praised him as the "one true leader."
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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Did Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named ‘Miss Childress’?
An intriguing rumor about cultural theft and fried chicken lacks concrete evidence but alludes to a deeper truth.
Does Chick-fil-A Pay a $17 Starting Wage?
Company spokesperson: "Chick-fil-A restaurants are individually owned and operated, so wage decisions are made at the local level."
Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.