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Bernie Sanders Gives Bank of America Speeches?

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Kim LaCapria
Mar 11, 2016 A misleading web rumor claimed Bernie Sanders gave the same sort of highly-compensated speeches ...
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Why Is Charles Shaw Wine So Cheap?

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David Mikkelson
Aug 26, 2014 Was Charles Shaw wine sold so cheaply because airlines could no longer use corkscrews after 9/11?
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Buried Atari Cartridges

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David Mikkelson
Apr 27, 2014 Did Atari bury millions of unsold 'E.T.' game cartridges in a New Mexico landfill?
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Clock Hands at 10:10

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David Mikkelson
Feb 11, 2014 Do clocks and watches pictured in advertisements display a time of 10:10 in commemoration of the ...
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Most Valuable Brand Names

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David Mikkelson
Oct 19, 2013 What are the world's most valuable brand names?
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Guaranteed not to Turn Pink in the Can

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David Mikkelson
Apr 11, 2013 Did a cannery advertise unmarketable pale salmon as 'Guaranteed not to turn pink in the can'?
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Potato Bug Killer

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David Mikkelson
Jan 16, 2012 The infamous 'potato bug killer' scam.
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Springmaid Sheets Advertisement

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David Mikkelson
May 13, 2011 The infamous Springmaid Sheets advertisement.
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Naugahyde and the Nauga

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David Mikkelson
May 13, 2011 Is naugahyde made from the skins of the nauga, an odd creature native to Sumatra?
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Capitals Without McDonald's

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David Mikkelson
May 13, 2011 Are Sarajevo and Pyongyang the only two world capitals without McDonald's restaurants?
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Lucky Strike Logo Color Change

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David Mikkelson
May 11, 2011 Did Lucky Strike cigarettes change the color of their package to help aid the war effort?
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Facebook posts said there was very sad news and that Bruce Willis was dead, but it was a death hoax.

Bruce Willis Is Not Dead, Despite 'Very Sad News' Facebook Death Hoax
In early June 2022, we received reader mail that asked us to look into whether former US President Donald Trump tweeted to his supporters on January 6, 2021, the day of the US Capitol riot, to remain peaceful with no violence and to support our Capitol Police and law enforcement.

Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?