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George Washington's false teeth, preserved at Mount Vernon

Were George Washington's Teeth Really Made of Wood?

Written by:
David Emery
Feb. 19, 2024 The first U.S. president famously wore ill-fitting, painful false teeth. Legend has it they were ...
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Was a Rocket Launched into Space Carrying Remains of 330 People, Including George Washington?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Jan. 9, 2024 "Imagine telling George Washington way back that one day in the future we'd be shooting his ashe ...
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Did George Washington Die Before Dinosaurs Were Discovered?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jan. 3, 2024 The first president of the United States died in 1799.
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Mount Rushmore

Is There a Secret Chamber Hidden Behind Mount Rushmore?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov. 10, 2023 It's actually a not-so-secret chamber.
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there is not a single democrat on mount rushmore

Are There No Democrats on Mount Rushmore?

Written by:
David Emery
May 22, 2023 The monumental sculpture depicting four U.S. presidents was completed in 1941.
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The Damn Those Pesky Facts Quotes Meme showed eight quotes about Christianity and religion from Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Thomas Paine, and James Madison.

Is the 'Damn Those Pesky Facts' Quotes Meme Accurate?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
July 6, 2022 A meme purported to show eight quotes on the subject of religion from thre ...
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Former US President George Washington never said when any nation mistrusts its citizens with guns it is sending a clear message nor did he say that it no longer trusts its citizens because such a government has evil plans.

Did George Washington Say, 'It Is Better To Be Alone Than In Bad Company'?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Nov. 29, 2022 He was, at least, aware of the saying.
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George Washington’s private life and writings reveal no evidence of anti-Semitism.

No, George Washington Didn't Make This Anti-Semitic Remark

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct. 16, 2002 Anti-Semitic screeds are nothing new; neither, unfortunately, is the practice of attempting to l ...
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Former US President George Washington never said when any nation mistrusts its citizens with guns it is sending a clear message nor did he say that it no longer trusts its citizens because such a government has evil plans.

Did Washington Say When Nation Mistrusts Citizens with Guns, the Government Has 'Evil Plans'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
June 2, 2022 We don't recommend relying on quote memes as credible sources of information.
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in new 2022 quarter washington is facing to the right instead of left

Does Washington Face Opposite Direction on 2022 US Quarter?

Written by:
Dan Evon
June 2, 2022 While some suggested the new quarter reflects modern society turning its back on God, this desig ...
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Person, Human, Art

Did George Washington Actually Chop Down a Cherry Tree?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 18, 2022 A tale about honesty might have actually been very dishonest.
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Exterior of historic Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia

Is a Virginia Church Ripping Out an 'Offensive' George Washington Plaque?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Oct. 30, 2017 An Alexandria church's decision to relocate two plaques due to ongoing controversy over memorial ...
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Did George Washington Have Wooden Teeth?

Written by:
David Emery
Dec. 20, 2016 We cannot tell a lie: George Washington's false teeth weren't made out of wood, though the mater ...
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Did George Washington Want Citizens Armed Against the Government?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jan. 7, 2016 Founding Father George Washington supposedly said that a free people need "sufficient arms and a ...
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Attempted Tomato Assassination of George Washington

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Feb. 4, 2013 The tale of a cook who attempted to poison George Washington by feeding him tomatoes comes from ...
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Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov. 19, 2012 George Washington was the first United States president to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation.
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naacp george washington statue

NAACP Covers George Washington Statue at MLK Day Event?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan. 20, 2011 A photograph of the event shows a wooden box in front of a statue of George Washington.
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What Is Presidents Day?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb. 16, 2003 What are we celebrating on the holiday known as 'Presidents Day'? Is it really a holiday at all?
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George Washington on Jews

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct. 16, 2002 Did George Washington say Jews were a dangerous scourge who should be hunted down as pests?
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Did Abraham Lincoln Warn of the Tyranny of Capitalism?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
June 30, 2002 This quote is periodically dusted off and attributed to President Abraham Lincoln.
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