Did a Black Woman Named Malinda Borden Perish Because Titanic’s Lifeboats Were ‘Whites Only?’
Gender, age, and class certainly played a factor in who secured lifeboat seats on the Titanic.
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Titanic Director Cameron Backs Bid for 5,500 Items from Ship
James Cameron is backing a bid to raise $20 million to buy 5,500 Titanic artifacts.
Sinko de Mayo
Humor about cargo lost in the Titanic's sinking leading to the creation of the Cinco de Mayo observance has been taken too literally by some.
Did a Woman Survive the Titanic, Hindenburg, Pearl Harbor, and 9/11?
The life story of Anna Mae Dickinson, dubbed the "luckiest woman alive," is amazing — and fictional.
Did an Untamed Coal Fire Sink the Titanic?
A new documentary reignites theories about a well-documented coal fire’s contribution to the infamous ship’s demise.
1911 Poseidon Adventure
Was the film 'The Poseidon Adventure' being shown aboard the Titanic when it hit the iceberg?
Did a Male Titanic Passenger Pose as a Woman to Get on a Lifeboat?
Only one verified case of an adult male passenger's using an article of women's clothing to secure a place on a lifeboat turned up in the lengthy inquiries.
Did a Cursed Mummy Sink with the Titanic?
The ancient artifact that inspired this ghost story can still be seen at the British Museum.
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Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Connections to Coronavirus, Wuhan Lab?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the new coronavirus outbreak in 2020.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.