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Is This Really a ‘Nun Moth’?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 18, 2023 Seen along the back of the head is what appeared to be an eerie face remniscent of the 2018 horr ...
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Is this the most detail image of a human cell to date?

Is This the 'Most Detailed Image of a Human Cell to Date'?

Written by:
David Emery
Jan 15, 2023 For starters, it isn't even, strictly speaking, a human cell.
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Did John Denver Serve As U.S. Army Sniper in Vietnam?

Did John Denver Serve As U.S. Army Sniper in Vietnam?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 30, 2000 The musician's father was one of the first officers in the newly formed United States Air Force ...
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Did 'God Bless the USA' composer Lee Greenwood flee to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam?

Did 'God Bless the USA' Composer Lee Greenwood Flee to Canada to Avoid Vietnam War Draft?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 5, 2001 "I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free," the song goes.
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Was Elvis Presley Told to 'Stick to Truck Driving?'

Was Elvis Presley Told to 'Stick to Truck Driving?'

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb 21, 1999 The King of Rock and Roll was reportedly told he would "never make it as a singer."
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Comics, Book, Flyer

Did KISS Mix Their Blood in the Ink of Their Comic Book?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 17, 2002 The band was never one to shy away from a good marketing gimmick.
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Eric Clapton's Prince

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Apr 22, 2016 An old chestnut of musical praise, once attributed to Jimi Hendrix, was repurposed to involve Er ...
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Bruce Springsteen Cancels North Carolina Concert Over 'Bathroom Law'

Written by:
Brooke Binkowski
Apr 8, 2016 Rock icon Bruce Springsteen has apologized to fans in the Tar Heel State after cancelling a sho ...
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Atheist Anger Over New Carrie Underwood Song

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 7, 2014 Rumor: Atheists are trying to ban the Carrie Underwood song 'Something in the Water.'
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Mark and Shania Twain

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec 3, 2012 Is Shania Twain the great-granddaughter of Mark Twain?
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Lady Gaga Perfume

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jul 20, 2012 Is Fame, Lady Gaga's perfume, made with blood and semen?
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Sergio Vega Murder

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 1, 2010 Sergio Vega was murdered scant hours after dispelling rumors of his death?
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Is Lady Gaga a Hermaphrodite?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jan 28, 2010 "You know, there also is this strange rumor that you're part man and part woman."
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Mike Nesmith Firecracker Injury

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 11, 2010 Did Monkee Mike Nesmith take up the guitar after a firecracker injured his hand?
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Did Violinist Joshua Bell Play Incognito in a Subway?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec 29, 2008 Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected ...
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Did Bono Say Every Time He Clapped a Child in Africa Died?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Nov 11, 2006 This tall tale has its roots in a commercial and was later reworked into a jab at Democratic Pre ...
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Person, Human, Guitar

Did Willie Nelson Really Say This About Spinach?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
Sep 30, 2006 The quote, which began circulating in emails in 2006, has often been attributed to Nelson.
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Ordered Away

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
Sep 21, 2006 Famous musician orders all audience members of a particular religious or national group to leave ...
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Kid Rock & Hank Williams, Jr.

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Apr 26, 2005 Is Kid Rock the son of Hank Williams, Jr.?
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William Hung Death Hoax

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Aug 13, 2004 Did 'American Idol' favorite William Hung die of a heroin overdose?
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