No, Obama Didn’t Announce His Intent to Run for President of Kenya in 2021
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Did Teddy Roosevelt Say ‘Patriotism Means to Stand by the Country … Not the President’?
This famous quote about patriotism has been circulating for more than 100 years.
Can Amazon’s Alexa Tell You How to Do CPR in an Emergency?
In the event of an emergency, you should definitely call emergency responders.
Did a Mom Beat Her Son to Death for Refusing to Dress Like a Girl?
The tragic story of a young boy in Mexico was spread with misinformation about his death.
Did the FDA Approve a Cocaine Nasal Spray?
The federal regulator did give its approval for a new local anesthetic with the brand name Numbrino in January 2020.
Did the U.S. Army Welcome Its First Openly Transgender Working Dogs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Was Qassem Soleimani One of the American Embassy Hostage-Takers?
The Iranian major general assassinated by the U.S. in early 2020 joined the military in 1979.
Did the KKK March With a Trump-Pence Sign?
This photograph is not all you need to know before you vote in 2020.
No, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Didn’t Give ‘Treasonous’ Military Advice to Iran
An article by the anti-Muslim activist Robert Spencer prompted threats and incitements of violence and murder against the Minnesota congresswoman in January 2020.
Is Gwyneth Paltrow Selling a Candle That ‘Smells Like My Vagina’?
Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop has a track record of selling eccentric items.
Did Fox News Change Its Accreditation from ‘News’ to ‘Entertainment’?
There's a lot to unfold in this meme, including the fact that Fox News (and CNN and MSNBC) are not "accredited news stations" to begin with.
Did Vermont Outlaw Anyone Under Age 21 from Owning a Cellphone?
Any legislator can write legislation, but that doesn't mean it will become law.
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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.