‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Mysteries, Explained
29 November 2016 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.
Tagged "Songs"
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
12 September 2000 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
27 March 2002 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'?
The Meaning of James Taylor’s Fire and Rain
14 December 2007 Does the song 'Fire and Rain' chronicle the death of James Taylor's girlfriend in a plane crash?
‘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?
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Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
27 February 2014 A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.
Is This a Photograph of a 12-Week Fetus?
10 November 2013 An image many have viewed as a photograph of first trimester fetus is actually a picture of a hand-painted resin doll crafted by an artist.
Does an Ohio Anti-Abortion Bill Ban Birth Control?
20 May 2019 HB 182 would limit access to, but not criminalize use of, certain types of birth control.
Was WWE Wrestler Ric Flair Declared Brain Dead?
17 May 2019 A number of rumors were circulated in May 2019 after the retired wrestler was hospitalized.
Is This 450-Pound Dog Real?
1 April 2019 And who is walking whom in this relationship?