Did ‘The Green Hornet’ Change Kato’s Nationality After Pearl Harbor?
16 August 1999The nationality of Kato, the Green Hornet's valet, was somewhat ambiguous as World War II began.
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Was a 'Conspiracy Theory Rock!' Segment Banned from 'Saturday Night Live'?
Rumor: 'Saturday Night Live' aired a 'Conspiracy Theory Rock!' segment once in 1998, after which it was banned by the network.
‘I Kiss His Balls for Luck’
11 April 1999Old broadcast legend holds that the wife of a famous golfer blurted out on the air that she kisses her husband's balls for luck.
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Appears on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
13 September 2016Perry was partnered with Emma Slater for his September 2016 debut on the hit television show.
Was Star Trek’s Chekov Inspired by Pravda?
23 March 1999Legend holds that the character of Pavel Chekov was added to 'Star Trek' in response to an editorial in the Russian newspaper Pravda.
‘Star Trek’: Words and Music
10 March 1999The theme to the original 'Star Trek' television series officially includes never-used lyrics.
‘Barney’ Was Based on a 1930s Serial Killer
24 August 2016A rumor that the children's TV show 'Barney & Friends' was based on a 1930s serial killer is just a bit of fiction.
‘Stranger Things’ Season Two to be Written by Stephen King?
22 August 2016An article that reported Stephen King would be writing the second season of the popular television show came from a satire news site.
Promo for New Netflix Series ‘Home Improvementer’ Is Fake
8 March 2016A fake promotional image for a new Netflix original series called "Home Improvementer" was circulated online, but there are no plans to reboot the show.
Bill Maher Smokes a Joint on ‘Real Time’?
19 February 2016Bill Maher appeared to genuinely smoke a joint during a February 2016 taping of 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' but the FCC isn't fining him.
Big Ang of ‘Mob Wives’ Died?
17 February 2016Initial reports claiming 'Mob Wives' personality Big Ang died of cancer were corrected by her representatives, but the reports were premature.
‘First Letter of the Alphabet’ Question Didn’t Appear on ‘Millionaire’
19 January 2016A popular photograph purportedly showing a hapless 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' contestant is actually from a sketch comedy show.
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Is This Really a Fish With a Human Face?
24 June 2019We seriously hope we're not bursting anyone's bubble with our answer.
Lawsuit Charges Donald Trump with Raping a 13-Year-Old Girl
23 June 2016A civil suit against Donald Trump alleging he raped a 13-year-old girl was dismissed in California in May 2016, refiled in New York in June 2016, and dropped again in November 2016.
Did U.S. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Graduate Cum Laude from Boston University?
3 April 2019While "bartender" may be the most frequently mentioned part of her résumé, the congresswoman has quite a few other accomplishments to her name.
Did Gene Hackman Say Trump ‘Could Easily Turn Out to Be One of the Best Presidents’?
24 June 2019"As they say, time will tell."
Study Finds High Arsenic Levels in Bottled Water Sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods
24 June 2019“It makes no sense that consumers can purchase bottled water that is less safe than tap water."