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Light, Vehicle, Transportation

Livermore Long-Burning Lightbulb

Barbara Mikkelson

Dec 31, 1998 A lightbulb has been burning continuously since 1901.

Donald Trump's 'Quiet Acts of Random Kindness'

Aug 7, 2020 A viral Facebook post recounted several supposed gestures of generosity by the U.S. president.

Nature, Rug, Outdoors

Is the 'Blue River Dragon' Photo Real?

Oct 3, 2021 Oddly enough, the word "dragon" in this claim is not the misleading one.

Did a Woman Get Fired After Donating a Kidney on Her Boss' Behalf?

Dec 26, 2020 A lawsuit over the incident, which continues to provoke outrage on the internet to this day, was ...

Can a Fetus Send Its Own Stem Cells to Repair Its Mother’s Damaged Organs?

Dec 7, 2016 Genetically distinct fetal cells can remain in a mother’s body for decades after birth and can e ...

Can You Get a Free Bus Ticket by Doing 20 Squats in Romania?

Aleksandra Wrona

Jun 23, 2023 Social media users claimed that Romania introduced an innovative way to encourage people to stay ...

Fish, Animal, Sea Life

What Does a Blobfish Look Like in Its Natural Environment?

Apr 28, 2021 The "world's ugliest fish" isn't as ugly in its natural environment.

Did 4 COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Patients Develop Bell's Palsy?

Dec 10, 2020 The FDA wrote: "The observed frequency of reported Bell’s palsy in the vaccine group is consiste ...

Did One Group of Undercover Cops Try to Arrest Other Undercover Cops?

David Mikkelson

Feb 24, 2020 Police chief: "This is probably one of the most embarrassing things I’ve seen in this department ...

a list of massacres in the u.s. purported to be done with an ar-15

Were AR-15s Used in These Mass Shootings?

Mar 23, 2021 A viral meme asserted that AR-15 style weapons have frequently been used to commit deadly acts o ...

Did Dale Earnhardt Sr. Remove Confederate Flag Sticker from Truck?

Jun 19, 2020 The race-car driving legend's son reportedly once relayed the story.

Nazi rally

Do These Photos Show a 1939 Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden?

Feb 21, 2020 It wasn't the only Nazi rally to take place in 1930s New York.

Was the Norwegian Government Funding Research in 2023 To Find Out if White Paint Is Racist?

Jan 17, 2023 "It is not about racist attitudes today," says the historian behind this project, "but rather th ...

Person, Human, Spire

Did Tom Cruise Sit Atop the Burj Khalifa Without a Harness?

Jun 10, 2021 The skyscraper is more than a half-mile tall.

Does Falling New Year's Eve Confetti in Times Square Carry People’s Hopes and Dreams?

Dec 26, 2022 Now now, don't be cynical.

Was Elon Musk Fired from PayPal?

Dec 15, 2022 “It’s not a good idea to leave the office when a lot of major things are underway,” he once said.

Will Amazon Give Delivery Drivers $5 if You Thank Alexa?

Dec 8, 2022 The company was previously accused of stealing tips from drivers.

Is This a Real Image of a Partial Solar Eclipse Over the Great Pyramid of Giza?

Nov 6, 2022 An Egyptian photographer created something stunning.

Insect, Animal, Invertebrate

Is This the Real Face of an Ant?

Oct 20, 2022 Spoiler alert: It is terrifying.

Is This 'LGGBDTTTIQQAAPP' Inclusiveness Training Session Flyer Real?

Is This 'LGGBDTTTIQQAAPP' Inclusiveness Training Session Flyer Real?

Nov 28, 2017 A flyer at a Canadian school used the lengthy acronym facetiously to appeal to teachers who feel ...

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