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Full Fact→ Diary of Anne Frank not written by American novelist after WW2
Untrue claims about the authorship and authenticity of Anne Frank’s diary have been circulating online—including that it was written in ballpoint pen after the Second World War.
Truth or Fiction?→ Unveiling DST: A Benjamin Franklin Myth?
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Truth or Fiction?→ The True Story Behind ‘Franksgiving’: Fact-checking Roosevelt’s Thanksgiving Change
In America’s tapestry of traditions, the Thanksgiving holiday stands out as an emblem of gratitude, autumnal festivities, and familial gatherings. Part of its intrigue, unbeknownst to many, lies in a historical wrinkle known as ‘Franksgiv
Truth or Fiction?→ Unravelling the Truth: Did Benjamin Franklin Propose the Turkey as the National Bird?
One intriguing narrative that often crops up around the American Thanksgiving table involves Benjamin Franklin’s alleged proposal to make the turkey, a bird central to the day’s festivities, the United States’ national emblem. This
The Dispatch→ Let Me Be Frank
Biden's relationship with Kamala, Obama, and his party.
PolitiFact→ Randi Weingarten – Texas teacher fired for assigning illustrated adaptation of Anne Frank’s diary, not the diary itself
"Texas teacher fired for reading Diary of Anne Frank to class.”
Logically→ Knivmannen i attacken i Annecy, Frankrike, är inte muslim eller medlem i ISIS
PolitiFact→ Al Franken – A windfall in health insurance rebates? It’s not as crazy as it sounds
"Americans will get $1.1 B in rebates from health insurance companies this year cuz of a provision I wrote in the ACA.”
Poynter→ A parody account criticizing Aretha Franklin’s ‘Natural Woman’ sparks confusion
Are transgender activists lobbying music streaming platforms to remove Aretha Franklin’s famous song “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” on grounds it’s offensive to trans women? No, but […] The post A parody account critici
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Parody account criticizing Aretha Franklin’s ‘Natural Woman’ sparks confusion
“Aretha Franklin’s 1968 song ‘A Natural Woman’ deemed ‘offensive’ by trans community.”
Full Fact→ Claim trans activists found Aretha Franklin song offensive based on joke tweet
Despite initially sharing media coverage of its tweet, the account then claimed it was a parody.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Satirical TMCA Tweet TCMA Demanding Aretha Franklin’s ‘Natural Woman’ Spotify Removal Is NOT Real — ‘Trans Cultural Mindfulness Alliance’ Is a Spoof
Did a Norwegian group of trans activists request that Aretha Franklin's song "Natural Woman" be removed from audio streaming services Spotify and Apple Music on January 20, 2023? No, that's not true: The account that started the thread on
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Walt Disney Will NOT Replace Benjamin Franklin On $100 Bills In 2023
Will the face of Walt Disney replace Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill in 2023? No, that's not true: Neither the Walt Disney Company nor the U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced such a change as of January 23, 2023. The article
FactCheck.org→ Biden’s Story About Uncle Frank Doesn’t Add Up
At a military veterans event in Delaware, President Joe Biden told a detailed story about how as vice president he presented one of his uncles, Frank Biden, with a Purple Heart, which his uncle refused to accept. But the facts of Biden’s story d
Logically→ A Texas school district removed Anne Frank’s “The Diary of a Young Girl” from libraries.
A graphic adaptation of the book was briefly pulled for review after parents deemed it inappropriate. Many editions remained on bookshelves.
Snopes→ Scholar: Frank Drake’s Equation For Alien Intelligence Is More Important Than Ever
Known for the Drake equation, the famous astrophysicist died on Sept. 2.
Snopes→ Were Anne Frank’s Diary and the Bible ‘Banned’ by a Texas School District?
Controversial subjects like these often lead social media users to make comments before they grasp the full scope of the story.
Snopes→ Did Ben Franklin Pen the Famous ‘Death and Taxes’ Quote?
The quote about nothing being certain in life other than death and taxes has recently been attached to jokes on social media and ads for life insurance.
Snopes→ Did Ben Franklin Write About Freedom of Thought and Speech?
A quote-meme was shared on Facebook that claimed Franklin once talked about the importance of "freedom of thought" and "freedom of speech." Allow us to introduce you to Silence Dogood.
Snopes→ Did Ben Franklin Publish a Recipe on How to Induce Abortion in a Math Textbook?
Such recipes have been common since the early days of the U.S.
PolitiFact→ Mike Franken – Chuck Grassley left the Senate Finance Committee? That's wrong
“Senator Grassley hopped off the Finance Committee, where he could be helpful to Iowa and the nation, in favor of the Judiciary Committee"
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Grand juries determined alleged sex trafficking ‘Franklin scandal’ in Omaha was a hoax
The “Franklin scandal” broke in 1989 “when hundreds of children were apparently flown around the US to be abused by high ranking ‘Establishment’ members."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Frankincense Treats Cancer — Found To Kill Cancer Cells In Lab But More Research Needed
Does frankincense oil treat cancer? No, there's no evidence to support that: While some lab studies have shown that frankincense oil will cause cell suicide in cancer cells, there is no evidence that it can treat cancer in a human body. A
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Of A Child Sex Trafficking Ring Linked To The ‘Franklin Scandal’
Was there a child sex trafficking ring run by "high-ranking 'Establishment' members" that was linked to the "Franklin scandal" in Omaha, Nebraska? No, that's not true: The Franklin scandal, which consisted of rumors and statements from al
Snopes→ Did Ben Franklin Say ‘Beer Is Proof that God Loves Us and Wants Us To Be Happy’?
The passage about God, beer, and being happy has for years appeared in internet memes, on bar signs, and on T-shirts, usually with an attribution to Ben Franklin.
Snopes→ Was Aretha Franklin’s Voice Declared a ‘Natural Resource’ in Michigan?
The late singer's home state honored her in many ways.
Snopes→ NYPD Honors Whistleblower Frank Serpico — 50 Years Late
The department finally recognized his service and injury in the line of duty with an official certificate and inscribed medal of honor.
Snopes→ RFK Jr. Remarks on Anne Frank, Vaccines Draw Condemnation
"Those who carelessly invoke Anne Frank, the star badge, and the Nuremberg Trials exploit history and the consequences of hate,” the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum said.
Snopes→ The Anne Frank ‘Good News’ Quote Is Fake
A quote attributed to Frank began: "Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news."
Snopes→ Cold Case Team Shines New Light on Betrayal of Anne Frank
“We have investigated over 30 suspects in 20 different scenarios, leaving one scenario we like to refer to as the most likely scenario,” said film maker Thijs Bayens.
Snopes→ The Anne Frank ‘Single Candle’ Quote Is Fake
A quote attributed to Frank said: "Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness."
PolitiFact→ Viral image – No, Frank Marshall Davis wasn’t Barack Obama’s father
“Barack Obama’s real father is Communist Party propagandist Frank Marshall Davis.”
Full Fact→ No evidence Frank Lampard made these comments about Ronaldo and FIFA corruption
A Facebook post claims that former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said football body FIFA “hates” Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo and is “corrupted”. The post, versions of which have been shared tens of thousand
Truth or Fiction?→ Charles Schulz on Peanuts’ Franklin: ‘Print It Just the Way I Draw It or I Quit’
On December 9 2021, an Imgur account shared a meme with the claim that the creator of the popular Peanuts cartoon series, Charles Schulz, threatened to quit his work over demands that he “eliminate” Franklin, the only Black character in th
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Ben Franklin Left Money to Boston’
On December 9 2021, Imgur user rippinro shared the following meme, claiming that Benjamin Franklin left $2,000 to young people in Boston and Philadelphia in his will: Underneath a portrait of Franklin, text read: Benjamin Franklin left $2,000 to Bosto
Snopes→ No, Anne Frank Did Not Say ‘Dead People Receive More Flowers’
A quote attributed to Frank said: "Dead people receive more flowers than the living ones because regret is stronger than gratitude."
Snopes→ Did Ben Franklin Leave $2,000 Each to Boston and Philadelphia?
The inventor clearly had a lot of faith in the future of the U.S.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Lindell’s ‘Truth vs. The Big Lie’ Numbers Flat-Out Contradict Douglas G. Frank’s Theories About Phantom Voters Being Used To Inject Votes
Did "corrected" vote totals from the 2020 election presented by Mike Lindell at his election fraud Cyber Symposium as "Truth" support the theory that fake ballots were injected into every state's official election returns? No, that's not
Snopes→ Did the Movie ‘Young Frankenstein’ Inspire Title of Aerosmith’s ‘Walk This Way’?
Rumor has it the rock band found an unlikely inspiration in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy.