Did Mark Twain Say ‘Fear the Media, for They Will Steal Your Honor’?
The anachronistic use of the word "media" is just one reason to be skeptical of a quote often attributed to American author Mark Twain.
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Did Mark Twain Say ‘It’s Easier to Fool People Than to Convince Them That They Have Been Fooled’?
While the quote "it's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled" is often attributed to Mark Twain, there's no evidence that the author actually wrote this phrase.
‘If Voting Made a Difference, They Wouldn’t Let Us Do It’
A quote concerning the irrelevancy of voting is often attributed to American humorist Mark Twain.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.