JFK Ordered 1,200 Cuban Cigars Before Signing Cuban Embargo?
Records indicate the 35th president averaged “four to five cigars a day.”
John Kerry's Daughter Said Billions Must Die for 'New World Order'? Here's the Truth
Physician Vanessa Kerry has been the World Health Organization's director-general special envoy for climate change and health since 2023.
Trump Says Newsom's 'Refusal' To Sign 'Water Restoration Declaration' Led to Shortage in LA Fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office denied such a document ever existed and labeled Trump's claim "outlandish."
No, Trump Didn't Fail To Place Hand Over Heart at Carter's Funeral
A still photograph captures a single moment in time, not a complete record of an hourslong event.
No, California Didn't Turn Away Fire Trucks From Oregon Over Smog Certification
Fires in Los Angeles in January 2025 forced more than 150,000 people to evacuate.
True Story: Musk Once Turned His Home Into a Nightclub to Pay Rent
During his time at the university, Musk allegedly showcased his entrepreneurial spirit by transforming his rented house into a club.
What We Know About Musk's Ketamine Use
Musk himself has said he uses the drug to treat depression, and he's frequently posted about it on X generally over the years.
Was Netflix's 'Squid Game' Based on a True Story? Here's What We Know
According to a popular rumor, the show was inspired by a real 1986 hostage situation in which captives had to "complete several games to survive."
Yes, Dolly Parton Declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom 3 Times. Here's Why
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the United States.
Homebuyers Didn't Have To Worry About Credit Scores Until 1989? Not Quite
1989 was a milestone year in the credit world, but statistical credit scoring has been around since the 1950s.
TikTok Tracks 'Keystroke Patterns' While Using In-App Browser. Here's What That Means
According to its privacy policy, TikTok tracks the "keystroke patterns or rhythms" of its users.
Is Your Air Fryer Spying on You? Experts Say Some Brands Could Be Listening In
The U.K.-based consumer group Which? tested three Chinese air fryers and found they all asked for permission to record audio on the user's phone.
Study Claimed Tesla Had Highest Fatality Rate of Any Car Brand – But Is It True?
A car search-engine site analyzed nationwide data, but a closer look revealed possible problems.
Yes, Study Reportedly Found Human DNA in Hot Dogs — But There's More to the Story
Conducted by a private genomics company, the analysis found 2% of tested hot dogs contained traces of human DNA.
Did Kurt Vonnegut Say Society 'Wouldn't Save Itself Because It Wasn't Cost-Effective'?
"We'll go down in history as the first society that wouldn't save itself because it wasn't cost-effective," the author supposedly said.
The Facts Behind Accusations Tesla 'Replaced' Laid-Off Staff with H-1B Visa Workers
Tesla laid off roughly 6,600 workers in spring 2024 — around the same time labor statistics show the company filed about 1,300 H-1B visa applications.
Video Shows Black People Helping — Not Looting — During LA Wildfires
Online users falsely alleged a video of Black family members and friends moving items from a home during the January 2025 fires suggested looting.
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