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Biodegradable Burial Pods Turn Human Bodies Into Trees?
Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 16, 2023
"Turn your loved ones into trees!" read one social media post describing the product.
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Were 50% of People in Palestine Children, as of Mid-2023?
Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Oct. 16, 2023
Many of the victims in the Israel-Hamas War of 2023 have been under the age of 18.
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Livermore Long-Burning Lightbulb
Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Dec. 31, 1998
A lightbulb has been burning continuously since 1901.
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Donald Trump's 'Quiet Acts of Random Kindness'
Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Aug. 7, 2020
A viral Facebook post recounted several supposed gestures of generosity by the U.S. president.
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Is the 'Blue River Dragon' Photo Real?
Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct. 3, 2021
Oddly enough, the word "dragon" in this claim is not the misleading one.
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Did a Woman Get Fired After Donating a Kidney on Her Boss' Behalf?
Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec. 26, 2020
A lawsuit over the incident, which continues to provoke outrage on the internet to this day, was ...
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Can a Fetus Send Its Own Stem Cells to Repair Its Mother's Damaged Organs?
Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Dec. 7, 2016
Genetically distinct fetal cells can remain in a mother’s body for decades after birth and can e ...
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Can You Get a Free Bus Ticket by Doing 20 Squats in Romania?
Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
June 23, 2023
Social media users claimed that Romania introduced an innovative way to encourage people to stay ...
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What Does a Blobfish Look Like in Its Natural Environment?
Written by:
Dan Evon
April 28, 2021
The "world's ugliest fish" isn't as ugly in its natural environment.
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Did 4 COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Patients Develop Bell's Palsy?
Written by:
Dan Evon
Dec. 10, 2020
The FDA wrote: "The observed frequency of reported Bell’s palsy in the vaccine group is consiste ...
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Did One Group of Undercover Cops Try to Arrest Other Undercover Cops?
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Feb. 24, 2020
Police chief: "This is probably one of the most embarrassing things I’ve seen in this department ...
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Were AR-15s Used in These Mass Shootings?
Written by:
Dan Evon
March 23, 2021
A viral meme asserted that AR-15 style weapons have frequently been used to commit deadly acts o ...
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Did Dale Earnhardt Sr. Remove Confederate Flag Sticker from Truck?
Written by:
Dan Evon
June 19, 2020
The race-car driving legend's son reportedly once relayed the story.
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Do These Photos Show a 1939 Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden?
Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb. 21, 2020
It wasn't the only Nazi rally to take place in 1930s New York.
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Was the Norwegian Government Funding Research in 2023 To Find Out if White Paint Is Racist?
Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jan. 17, 2023
"It is not about racist attitudes today," says the historian behind this project, "but rather th ...
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Did Tom Cruise Sit Atop the Burj Khalifa Without a Harness?
Written by:
Dan Evon
June 10, 2021
The skyscraper is more than a half-mile tall.
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Does Falling New Year's Eve Confetti in Times Square Carry People's Hopes and Dreams?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 26, 2022
Now now, don't be cynical.
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Was Elon Musk Fired from PayPal?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 15, 2022
“It’s not a good idea to leave the office when a lot of major things are underway,” he once said.
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Is Amazon's 'Thank My Amazon Driver' Tip Program Real?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Dec. 8, 2022
The company was previously accused of stealing tips from drivers.
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Is This a Real Image of a Partial Solar Eclipse Over the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Written by:
Bethania Palma
Nov. 6, 2022
An Egyptian photographer created something stunning.
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