Was a Violently Racist Carnival Game Once Popular in America?
In the not-so-distant past, white carnival goers threw eggs or balls at African Americans in a game popularly known as "Hit the N----- Baby."
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Lincoln and Kennedy Coincidences
Numerous 'coincidences' between the Lincoln and Kennedy assassinations are not really so amazing.
Were ‘Highway Closed in Event of Enemy Attack’ Signs Posted During the Cold War?
Early 1950s efforts to prepare Americans for nuclear war included the erection of signs giving advance notice of highway closures in the event of attack.
The Price They Paid
A popular essay outlines the fates of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, but many of its details are inaccurate.
Were There Irish Slaves in America, Too?
Questionable sources maintain that the plight of so-called "Irish slaves" in early America was worse than that of African slaves. Historians beg to differ.
Did George Washington Have Wooden Teeth?
We cannot tell a lie: George Washington's false teeth weren't made out of wood, though the materials actually used weren't all that appealing, either.
Why Does Washington, D.C., Have No ‘J’ Street?
Old historical legends holds that architect Pierre L'Enfant omitted 'J' Street from his plans for Washington, D.C., because he disliked John Jay.
Native American Student Punished for Refusing to Say Pledge of Allegiance
Leilani Thomas said her teacher docked her grades because she refuses to participate in the daily ritual.
Cocktails Came Out of Prohibition?
A long-running claim that cocktails were an entirely American invention appears to be something of a myth.
George Washington’s Vision
Did George Washington tell of an angel who revealed a prophetic vision of America to him at Valley Forge?
John Hancock on His Declaration of Independence Signature
Did John Hancock say this when he signed the Declaration of Independence?
White House Name Origins
Did the White House obtain its name when it was repainted white after the British burned it in 1814?
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Is Quaden Bayles 18 Years Old?
After receiving financial support from a wide range of celebrities, a bullied boy with dwarfism was accused of lying about his age.
Did Sanders Propose Raising Taxes to 52% on Incomes Over $29,000?
A popular meme appears to have conflated two different tax proposals from the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.
Was Coronavirus Predicted in a 1981 Dean Koontz Novel?
If a prediction is only noticed after an incident occurs, is it really a prediction?
Natalia Bryant Death Hoax: Kobe’s Daughter Didn’t Die By Suicide
Fraudsters continue to capitalize on the sudden death of Kobe Bryant by publishing misinformation about his family.
Did Obama’s Last 3 Years See More Jobs Created Than Trump’s First 3?
Left-leaning critics of U.S. President Donald Trump rejected his claims to overseeing unprecedented economic growth in early 2020. Who was right?