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Was the Mid-Atlantic Accent Used Because of Early Microphone Quality? The acquired accent was a short-lived fixture of American society.

Unproven

Is ‘Little Suck-a-Thumb’ from a Real German Children’s Book? The purported German tale of a "great tall tailor" who cuts off children's thumbs was...

True

Was Lamar Fudge a Black Food Writer Who Critiqued Former Whites-Only Eateries? A routine review of content labeled satire.

Labeled Satire

Did Former NYPD Officer Say Police, FBI Conspired In Assassination of Malcolm X? For decades, activists have maintained prosecutors convicted the wrong men in the murder.

Unproven

‘Sawing New York in Half’ Hoax If you can't move the people off the land, just move the land ...

False

Did Mark Twain Say ‘I Have Read Some Obituaries With Great Pleasure’? Mark Twain has definitely written some witty lines.

Misattributed

Did Bonne Maman Co. Shelter People During the Holocaust? The founders of the jam company can trace their business roots back to a small...

Myths, Manatees, and Mermaids in the Age of Exploration Here's an example of how folklore, myth, and legend can sometimes slow scientific understanding.

True

Are George Washington’s Hair and JFK’s Harvard Sweater Up for Auction? "The copious lock of George Washington's grayish tan hair is tied together with a fine...

True