Fascism, Corporations, and Merriam-Webster
27 April 2018 A popular meme quotes confused and inaccurate claims about the purported links between fascism and modern corporations.
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Did Armed Delaware Students Scare Off a School Shooter in 1973?
13 April 2018 A pro-gun rights meme gets some facts right, but it misrepresents the truth behind an old high school yearbook photograph.
Did Dwight Eisenhower Reject the Idea of ‘Soviet-Style’ Military Parades?
15 February 2018 A meme intended to undermine Trump's request for a military rally wrongly attributes a quote to Eisenhower.
Is ‘Bluetooth’ Technology Named After a Viking King?
19 January 2018 The name of the wireless technology standard apparently originated during a Toronto pub crawl one dark and stormy night.
Leonardo Da Vinci’s Surprising Last Words?
22 November 2017 A dramatic account of the great genius's dying moments has been disputed by historians for centuries.
Was the Revolving Door Invented by a Man Who Disliked Holding Open Doors for Women?
27 October 2017 There is no evidence that Theophilus Van Kannel was motivated by a hatred for chivalry -- and quite a bit of evidence to the contrary.
Did Edith Piaf Make Fake Passports to Help Prisoners Escape from Nazi Camps?
19 October 2017 An elusive old story about the iconic singer has received a new lease on life on social media.
Did Abraham Lincoln Express Opposition to Racial Equality?
16 August 2017 An authentic quote from Lincoln has attracted renewed attention, along with some commentary that oversimplifies his views on race.
Did JFK Use Marijuana as President?
6 October 2016 Although medical records of JFK's hidden health struggles included use of unconventional drugs, marijuana was not listed among them.
Did Tiffany Chokers Originate as Slave Collars?
27 September 2016 Tiffany & Co. never made or sold slave collars, and a viral image of a slave collar is not from an exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
The Origins of Policing in the United States
26 September 2016 Memes claim that modern law enforcement evolved out of slave patrols.
Scary Playground
12 September 2016 A grainy historical image shows children climbing on and playing on a frighteningly dangerous (by modern standards) playground of high bars and ladders at a Dallas park.
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