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Past articles by Bethania:

Did Keanu Reeves Say, 'I Buy Myself Clothes. I Have Great Times by Myself'?

The "sad Keanu" meme strikes again. → Read More

Is Detroit Really 'Further East Than Atlanta'?

Maybe it's the terminology that's confusing. → Read More

Was There a Shark in the Water at Disney's Magic Kingdom?

Most internet reports of shark spotting should be taken with a large grain of salt. → Read More

Is This a Real Photo of a 'Flying Bum' Hybrid Airship?

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a ... giant ass? → Read More

Is This BBC Headline About Jacinda Ardern and Women Having It All Real?

The headline was pilloried by many, who called it sexist. → Read More

Is This a Real Photo of a Cat Sitting Like a Human?

This eerie image had some comparing the feline to otherworldly beings. → Read More

Is Amazon Ending Its AmazonSmile Charity Program?

Animal welfare charities were the most popular with Amazon customers participating in the program. → Read More

Was Carole Baskin's Former Husband Don Lewis Found Alive in Costa Rica?

The flower-crowned Big Cat Rescue owner has long been the target of macabre but unfounded rumors about the disappearance of Lewis. → Read More

Were Anti-Theft Locks Placed on Egg Cartons During January 2023 Shortage?

It's unclear to us if there are that many potential egg thieves with steady enough hands to get away with it. → Read More

No, Actor Goldie Hawn is Not Dead

The celebrity death hoax strikes again. → Read More

Did the BBC Describe Prince Harry's Book as 'Weirdest Book' Written by a Royal?

The memoir broke sales records upon its release. → Read More

Cher Death Hoax

Are you even a celebrity if you haven't had a death hoax? → Read More

Is the IRS a Privately Owned Company That Contracts with Department of Treasury?

Some have even claimed that because the IRS is "private," it has no authority to enforce tax law. → Read More

Was a Red Carpet Event Flooded Due to Heavy Rains in Los Angeles?

The sopping carpet supported the post-apocalyptic vibes of the show premiering at the event. → Read More

Did a Steelers Player Mimick CPR on Field a Week After Damar Hamlin's Collapse?

It appears the move was badly timed but not an intentional send-up of a serious situation. → Read More

Did Disney Consider Opening a Villain-Themed Park Called 'Dark Kingdom'?

If getting lost in Maleficent's castle sounds fun to you, we may have bad news. → Read More

Do Orthodox Christians Celebrate Christmas in January?

While many people are winding down from Christmas, others are just getting started. → Read More

Did Morgan Freeman Say, 'Your Age Doesn't Define Your Maturity'?

The Academy Award-winning actor is the frequent target of spurious internet "wisdom" quotes. → Read More

Are Buildings in Hong Kong Designed with Holes Known as 'Dragon Gates'?

It's not literal so much as it's about feng shui. → Read More

What Are the Origins of Kissing at Midnight on New Year's?

Many of us pucker up when the clock strikes 12 without knowing why. → Read More