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.
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?
The Wilson Desk
President Richard M. Nixon used the wrong 'Wilson desk' in the White House.
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Did a Couple Dubbed ‘Ken and Karen’ Point Guns at Protesters?
A chaotic scene in St. Louis sparked outrage, memes, and confusion.
Did Mark McCloskey Donate to Democrats?
After the couple pointed guns at protesters, rumors started to circulate about the McCloskeys' political affiliations.
Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.
Was Rev. Al Sharpton Paid $24K to Speak at George Floyd’s Funeral?
You can claim anything if you remove the barrier of evidence.
Did Joe Biden Say He Didn’t Want His Kids Growing Up in a ‘Racial Jungle’?
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate's history with busing has haunted him on the campaign trail.