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Italian Mafia Boss Captured After 20 Years Thanks to Google Maps?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
April 19, 2024 "This story is probably a cover to protect a snitch," one Reddit user theorized.
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Online users claimed a photo of a woman in a short dress cutting a slice of cake was captured in Tehran in Iran in 1973 for her birthday.

Photo from 1973 Shows Woman in Iran Wearing Short Dress While Cutting Birthday Cake?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 15, 2024 A popular Reddit post from April 2024 captioned the photo with, "Woman in Tehran, Iran, cutting ...
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Did 12-Year-Old Jimi Hendrix Make Crayon Drawing of Elvis Presley After Seeing Him Perform?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
April 13, 2024 While it's been claimed the two musical icons never met, a drawing shared across the internet sp ...
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German TV Show Where Contestants Try to Split Things Perfectly in Half?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
April 10, 2024 In reality, the game show was about so much more than simply splitting things in half.
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Real Polaroid Pic of Heath Ledger and Cast of '10 Things I Hate About You'?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
April 4, 2024 The 1999 teen comedy starred Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger and more.
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Bees Need Dandelions for Food in the Spring?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
March 22, 2024 The prickly, yellow flowers are among the first to bloom in the U.S.
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True Story of Medieval Italian's Surname and Coat of Arms with Nutty Double Meaning?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
March 6, 2024 Bartolomeo Colleoni was one of the most renowned Italian mercenary leaders of the 15th century.
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Did Medieval Man's Italian Surname and Coat of Arms Pack Nutty Double Entendre?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Feb. 24, 2024 Bartolomeo Colleoni was a significant figure in the history of Italy.
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Was Woman Fired After Donating a Kidney on Her Boss' Behalf?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec. 19, 2023 The incident has been causing internet outrage for over a decade.
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Times Square's NYE Party Uses Confetti Strips With People's Wishes Written on Them

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 16, 2023 The small peices of confetti will carry people's dreams and hopes for 2024.
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Yes, NASA Is Installing 'Internet' on the Moon

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec. 6, 2023 But it’s not the same type of connectivity we’re used to on Earth.
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Did 90-Year-Old William Shatner Say This About Going to Space?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 27, 2023 Known for his role as Captain Kirk on “Star Trek,” the actor went into space for real in 2021.
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Biodegradable Burial Pods Turn Human Bodies Into Trees?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 16, 2023 "Turn your loved ones into trees!" read one social media post describing the product.
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Were 50% of People in Palestine Children, as of Mid-2023?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 16, 2023 Many of the victims in the Israel-Hamas War of 2023 have been under the age of 18.
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Light, Vehicle, Transportation

Livermore Long-Burning Lightbulb

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Dec. 31, 1998 A lightbulb has been burning continuously since 1901.
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Donald Trump's 'Quiet Acts of Random Kindness'

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Aug. 7, 2020 A viral Facebook post recounted several supposed gestures of generosity by the U.S. president.
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Nature, Rug, Outdoors

Is the 'Blue River Dragon' Photo Real?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct. 3, 2021 Oddly enough, the word "dragon" in this claim is not the misleading one.
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Did a Woman Get Fired After Donating a Kidney on Her Boss' Behalf?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec. 26, 2020 A lawsuit over the incident, which continues to provoke outrage on the internet to this day, was ...
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Can a Fetus Send Its Own Stem Cells to Repair Its Mother's Damaged Organs?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec. 7, 2016 Genetically distinct fetal cells can remain in a mother’s body for decades after birth and can e ...
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Can You Get a Free Bus Ticket by Doing 20 Squats in Romania?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
June 23, 2023 Social media users claimed that Romania introduced an innovative way to encourage people to stay ...
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