The Origin of Graham Crackers
Were graham crackers named for a man who believed unhealthy diet led to sexual excess?
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Cocktails Came Out of Prohibition?
A long-running claim that cocktails were an entirely American invention appears to be something of a myth.
The Origins of FedEx
Did the idea behind FedEx earn that company's founder a failing mark while he was a college student?
Potato Chip Origin
Were potato chips invented thanks to a cook's momentary fit of pique?
Stethoscope Invention
Was the stethoscope invented thanks to a doctor's modesty?
Brassiere and Otto Titzling
Was the brassiere invented by Otto Titzling?
Play-Doh Origins
Play Doh started out as a wallpaper cleaner?
Life Without Black People
List of technological innovations brought about by African-American inventors.
Monkee Mike Nesmith and Liquid Paper
Did Monkee Mike Nesmith's mother invent Liquid Paper?
Cabbage Patch Dolls
Were Cabbage Patch dolls designed to resemble what people will look like after a nuclear attack?
Champagne Glass Origin
Were champagne glasses modeled on Marie Antoinette's breasts?
Botts’ Dots
How Botts' Dots, the rounded raised markers on California roads, came to be invented.
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Is Dr. Fauci Married to Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sister?
Sharing a first name is not the same as sharing an identity.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Did Adolf Hitler Say He Would Start World War III After His Death?
A quote attributed to the Nazi dictator about the start of World War III is a hoax perpetuated by people not inclined to check for themselves.
Did a Nationwide US Coin Shortage Occur in Summer 2020?
The COVID-19 pandemic was blamed for removing coins from circulation, as well as slowing production by the U.S. Mint.
Was Ghislaine Maxwell Photographed with JonBenét Ramsey?
Not all women with short, dark hair are Ghislaine Maxwell.