Digging Into Claims the CIA Invented the Term 'Conspiracy Theory' in the 1960s
Social media posts have tied the term "conspiracy theory" to the late-1960s release of a CIA memo related to John F.
Period Cramps Just as Painful as Heart Attacks? Science Doesn't Say
The claim that period cramps can be as painful as a heart attack has circulated online for years, gaining renewed attention ...
Unpacking Claim Barron Trump Gave up First-Class Seat for Veteran
In December 2024, a video circulated online that claimed Barron Trump, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's youngest son, gave ...
Snow Globes May Contain Antifreeze Ingredient, Ethylene Glycol, Dangerous to Pets
The ASPCA advised, "If a snow globe is broken, the sweet smell can attract a pet to lick it up, leading to a potentially ...
The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Is Repurposed After the Holidays. Here's How
Standing 70 to 100 feet, a different Norway spruce attracts crowds to Rockefeller Center every holiday season.
'Santa Claus' Tomb Discovered in Turkey? We Don't Know — Yet
Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century Greek bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus, is traditionally believed to have been buried in Myra, which is in present-day Turkey. In early and mid-December ...