David Mikkelson
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The Blair Witch Project
Is the film 'The Blair Witch Project' really a film shot by students who mysteriously disappeared? → Read More
Did 69 People Die After Drinking Crocodile-Bile Poison Beer?
Rumor: More than 60 people died in Mozambique because they consumed beer that was poisoned with crocodile bile. → Read More
Does Photo Show Garlic-Flavored Coca-Cola?
Rumors claimed that the product was being test-marketed in Romania. → Read More
Did Kevin Bacon Change His Last Name to Appease Muslims?
A multitude of stories exist that claim action was taken on something in order to appease a religious group. → Read More
Is This a Real 'Dr. Phil Personality Test'?
And how is it working out for you? → Read More
Did John Denver Serve As U.S. Army Sniper in Vietnam?
Did John Denver serve as a U.S. Army sniper in Vietnam? → Read More
Does Adding Acetone to Gasoline Improve Gas Mileage?
Is adding acetone to gasoline in an effort to improve gas mileage a good idea? → Read More
The Louisiana Land Title Legend: Here's What We Know
Rumor: Lawyer provides a caustic response when asked to demonstrate that the title to a Louisiana property was held before 1803. → Read More
Is Beatles' Song 'Because' Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata' Played Backwards?
Is the Beatles' song 'Because' Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata' played backwards? → Read More
Can a 'Record-Reading' Man Identify Music by Examining Record Grooves?
Can a 'record-reading' man correctly identify classical music pieces by examining record grooves? → Read More
Do You Need Eight Glasses of Water Per Day?
Rumor: The average person needs to drink eight glasses of water per day to avoid being 'chronically dehydrated.' → Read More
Are These Accurate Claims About Untapped Oil Reserves in the Bakken Formation?
Article provides facts about untapped oil reserves in the Bakken Formation? → Read More
Does Chocolate Milk Contain Cow's Blood?
Chocolate milk is not made from "regular" milk that was rejected for containing too much cow's blood. → Read More
Can Cellular Calls Cause Brain Hemorrhages?
Can cell phone calls from particular phone numbers cause brain hemorrhage and death? → Read More
Did Son of Iwo Jima Soldier Tell Story to WI Schoolchildren at Memorial?
Article describes talk given to a group of Wisconsin schoochildren at the Iwo Jima memorial. → Read More
Carnation Slogan Contest
Woman wins $1,000 in a Carnation slogan contest by submitting a bawdy bit of verse? → Read More
Did Native Americans Give NASA a Message to Take to the Moon?
The story of how a joke becomes a legend. → Read More
FACT CHECK: Holiday for Atheists
A judge supposedly told a non-religious, holiday-seeking plaintiff that atheists already have their own holiday: April 1. → Read More
Is 'Puff the Magic Dragon' About Marijuana?
Is 'Puff, the Magic Dragon' a song about marijuana? → Read More
Are Carjackers Leaving Flyers and $100 Bills on Car Windows?
Warning claims parking lot carjackers are placing flyers or $100 bills on the windows of cars, then taking the cars when drivers step out of their vehicles to remove them. → Read More