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Was a Florida Man Arrested After Throwing a Christmas Tree at His Wife?

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Jordan Liles

Jan 4, 2023 We received inquiries from readers who wanted to know if this story really happened.

The mystery of Mrs. Claus' first name is one with quite a bit of history.

Mrs. Claus' First Name: What Was It Originally?

Written by:

Jordan Liles

Dec 14, 2022 A quick internet search told us there was an answer from 1849, but that turned out to be a bit o ...

Some snow globes are toxic and deadly to dogs and cats and other pets due to the antifreeze chemical ethylene glycol.

Do Snow Globes Contain the Antifreeze Chemical Ethylene Glycol, Which Is Dangerous to Pets and Kids?

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Jordan Liles

Dec 9, 2022 A Facebook post about the tragic deaths of two dogs led to questions from readers about the dang ...

Were Black and LGBT Reporters Banned from the White House Christmas Party Guest List?

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Bethania Palma

Dec 10, 2017 The only White House reporter from an LGBT news organization, as well as a prominent African-Ame ...

A History of the 'War on Christmas'

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David Emery

Nov 29, 2017 How wishing people "Happy holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" came to be regarded as an act o ...

Thousands of White Teens Brawled at a Mall and Nobody Was Arrested?

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Bethania Palma

Dec 30, 2016 A large brawl took place at a Kentucky mall in 2015, but according to police the crowd was racia ...

Do Thieves Use Trash to Case Homes for Expensive Christmas Presents?

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Kim LaCapria

Dec 27, 2016 Although concealing boxes for big-ticket items is never a bad idea, no evidence suggests that fl ...

RNC Called President-Elect Trump a 'New King' in a Christmas Message?

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Snopes Staff

Dec 26, 2016 The Republican National Committee asserted that the "new King" mentioned in their Christmas mess ...

'Muslim Migrants' Tore Down a Christmas Tree in Italy?

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Dan Evon

Dec 15, 2016 A video purportedly showing Muslim pulling down a Christmas tree actually shows a group of Itali ...

Is This Santa's Phone Number?

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Arturo Garcia

Dec 14, 2016 A Facebook page advertising a phone number to supposedly allow children to talk to "Santa Claus" ...

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Was a Florida Man Arrested After Throwing a Christmas Tree at His Wife?

Mrs. Claus' First Name: What Was It Originally?

Do Snow Globes Contain the Antifreeze Chemical Ethylene Glycol, Which Is Dangerous to Pets and Kids?

The Origin Story of Christmas Cards

Is 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' About Date Rape?

Terminally Ill Teen Requests Christmas Cards for the Holiday

Did Coca-Cola Announce Change to 'More Relevant' Black Santa Claus?

Did a Hospitalized 5-Year-Old Boy Die in Santa's Arms?

Sorry, There Were No Animals in the Bible’s Nativity Scene

What History Really Tells Us About the Birth of Jesus

Did TBS Cancel Their 'Christmas Story' Marathon Due to Its Bullying Scene?

Was Fake Snow Made from Asbestos Marketed as Christmas Decor?

Seven Surprising Facts About Chinese Restaurants in the United States

Were Black and LGBT Reporters Banned from the White House Christmas Party Guest List?

A History of the 'War on Christmas'

Thousands of White Teens Brawled at a Mall and Nobody Was Arrested?

Do Thieves Use Trash to Case Homes for Expensive Christmas Presents?

RNC Called President-Elect Trump a 'New King' in a Christmas Message?

'Muslim Migrants' Tore Down a Christmas Tree in Italy?

Is This Santa's Phone Number?

Facebook Private Messages

Did Captain Kangaroo and Lee Marvin Fight at Iwo Jima?

Did David Hogg Attend a California High School?