‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Mysteries, Explained
Learn why generations of young TV viewers grew up perplexed by the odd behavior of a character named Yukon Cornelius in the "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Christmas special.
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Judge Rules That “Happy Birthday” Is Public Domain
A federal judge has ruled that the music publishing company that has been collecting royalties for the song "Happy Birthday to You" for decades does not hold a valid copyright to the popular celebratory song.
In the Air Tonight
False rumor holds that Phil Collins wrote the song 'In the Air Tonight' after witnessing an incident in which a man refused to come to the aid of a drowning swimmer.
I Don’t Like Mondays
The 1979 Boomtown Rats song 'I Don't Like Mondays' was inspired by a San Diego school shooting.
Is Creedence Clearwater Revival’s ‘Fortunate Son’ About Al Gore?
Was the Creedence Clearwater Revival song 'Fortunate Son' inspired by Al Gore, Jr.?
Blowin’ in the Wind
Was the Bob Dylan song 'Blowin' in the Wind' actually written by a New Jersey high school student?
Hotel California
Is The Eagles song ‘Hotel California’ about Satanism?
Mother and Child Reunion
Did Paul Simon take the title of his song 'Mother and Child Reunion' from the name of a chicken-and-egg dish on the menu of a Chinese restaurant?
Takin’ Care of Business
Did a pizza delivery man play the piano part on the Bachman-Turner Overdrive hit 'Takin' Care of Business'?
‘American Girl’ Suicide
Was the song 'American Girl' based upon a student's suicide at the University of Florida?
Because
Is the Beatles' song 'Because' Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata' played backwards?
Dear Diary
Did Alicia Keys' song 'Diary' prompt a flood of calls to her old phone number?
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Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Does Trump Benefit Financially by Promoting Hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 Treatment?
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Will Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check Count Against Your 2020 Tax Refund?
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Did Pelosi Call Social Security Recipients a ‘Burden on Society’?
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