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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?

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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
Jun 23, 2023 Social media users claimed that Romania introduced an innovative way to encourage people to stay ...
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Fish, Animal, Sea Life

What Does a Blobfish Look Like in Its Natural Environment?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 28, 2021 The "world's ugliest fish" isn't as ugly in its natural environment.
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Did 4 COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Patients Develop Bell's Palsy?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec 10, 2020 The FDA wrote: "The observed frequency of reported Bell’s palsy in the vaccine group is consiste ...
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Did One Group of Undercover Cops Try to Arrest Other Undercover Cops?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 24, 2020 Police chief: "This is probably one of the most embarrassing things I’ve seen in this department ...
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a list of massacres in the u.s. purported to be done with an ar-15

Were AR-15s Used in These Mass Shootings?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Mar 23, 2021 A viral meme asserted that AR-15 style weapons have frequently been used to commit deadly acts o ...
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Did Dale Earnhardt Sr. Remove Confederate Flag Sticker from Truck?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jun 19, 2020 The race-car driving legend's son reportedly once relayed the story.
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Nazi rally

Do These Photos Show a 1939 Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb 21, 2020 It wasn't the only Nazi rally to take place in 1930s New York.
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Was the Norwegian Government Funding Research in 2023 To Find Out if White Paint Is Racist?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jan 17, 2023 "It is not about racist attitudes today," says the historian behind this project, "but rather th ...
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Person, Human, Spire

Did Tom Cruise Sit Atop the Burj Khalifa Without a Harness?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jun 10, 2021 The skyscraper is more than a half-mile tall.
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Does Falling New Year's Eve Confetti in Times Square Carry People’s Hopes and Dreams?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 26, 2022 Now now, don't be cynical.
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Was Elon Musk Fired from PayPal?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 15, 2022 “It’s not a good idea to leave the office when a lot of major things are underway,” he once said.
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Will Amazon Give Delivery Drivers $5 if You Thank Alexa?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec 8, 2022 The company was previously accused of stealing tips from drivers.
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