Did the CIA declassify a 1957 file in 1999 that proves true the theories about the hidden history of an advanced global civilization, the Tartarian Empire? No, that's not true: The CIA document "National Cultural Development Under Communi
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Truth or Fiction?→ April Fools’ Day History
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PolitiFact→ Nicole Shanahan – No, Nicole Shanahan wouldn’t be the youngest vice president in history
If elected, “I will be the youngest vice president in American history.”
The Dispatch→ Women’s History Month Prompts Claims About Equal Access to Credit
Viral posts celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act are true.
The Dispatch→ One Way to Help a Journalism Industry in Crisis: Make J-School History
There are jobs that require a great deal of education. Being a reporter isn’t one of them.
Full Fact→ The NHS Test and Trace app was not the third most expensive project in history
An inaccurate claim regarding the cost of the NHS Covid-19 app has been recirculating on social media.
The Dispatch→ Presidents Day, Meet Black History Month
Remembering an exchange between George Washington and the poet Phillis Wheatley.
PolitiFact→ Did a Florida school district send permission slips to teach kids Black history? Here are the facts
A Miami school sent parents permission slips for a read-aloud event involving a book "by an African American." The school district said it was complying with a state law that requires consent for extracurriculars, not specifically Black history.
AllSides→ Did Joe Biden call Abraham Lincoln one of the most racist presidents in history?
https://wisconsinwatch.org/2024/02/biden-abraham-lincoln-trump-president-racist-fact-brief/?utm_source=gigafact&utm_id=112
Washington Post→ After Supreme Court arguments, Trump offers his false Jan. 6 history
The former president regularly mischaracterizes tweets that his staff regarded as woefully inadequate on the day of the Jan. 6 attack.
FactCheck.org→ Posts Distort History in Comparing Lincoln With Efforts to Disqualify Trump
Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. Quick Take Efforts are underway in many states to disqualify former President Donald Trump from primary ballots, based on the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause. Some viral
The Dispatch→ Standing Beside History, Yelling ‘Go!’
Part economic history, part techno-optimist manifesto, a new book envisions a conservative embrace of technology’s upsides. Can it happen?
PolitiFact→ A primer on Civil War history and what Donald Trump and Nikki Haley got wrong
Nikki Haley and Donald Trump's recent comments have sparked discourse about the Civil War’s cause and run-up. Here's a primer on why the war happened for any presidential candidates who may need a refresher.
Truth or Fiction?→ The True History of Thanksgiving’s Date
The history and evolution of Thanksgiving, one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States, provides a compelling glimpse into the cultural, political, and economic nuances of the nation. The origins of this day can be traced back to early A
Truth or Fiction?→ Unraveling the History of the Turducken Tradition
Often, food traditions speak volumes about our cultural history and Thanksgiving has bestowed upon us an impressive array of culinary delights, amongst which is the puzzling yet intriguing Turducken. A gastronomical feat, the Turducken, a chicken stu
Truth or Fiction?→ Unfolding History: Ancient Use of Folding Chairs
The furniture we choose to place in our homes or use in ceremonies and gatherings holds symbolic value, speaking volumes about our social status, cultural intricacies, and technological prowess. This rings true not only in present times but also in a
Truth or Fiction?→ Bar Code: History and Function Analyses
The world today is inundated with a myriad of technologies that make our lives much easier and more efficient. One such technology, largely invisible yet ubiquitous in our lives, is bar code technology. Like the human fingerprint, the bar code is a u
Truth or Fiction?→ Unveiling The History Of The Machine Gun: Who Discovered it?
Machine guns, devices engineered for rapid-fire and continuous operation, have shaped the art of warfare and transformed the course of history. Originating from the need for better firepower in battles, these lethal inventions emerged from a series o
Truth or Fiction?→ Fact Checked History of the Microscope
Embedded within the fabric of scientific exploration and discovery lies the innovative instrument known as the microscope. Woven from the threads of human curiosity and technological advancements, the microscope has been central to unveiling layers o
Truth or Fiction?→ Unveiling the History of the Steam Engine
The journey of the steam engine is one that mirrors humanity’s relentless pursuit of innovation and progress. From its rudimentary beginnings to its essential role in the Industrial Revolution, the steam engine has spurred periods of significan
Truth or Fiction?→ Unearthing History: Who Invented the Wheel
When we speak about innovative leaps that revolutionized human history, the invention of the wheel stands as a remarkable point of reference. Throughout the pre-wheel era, humankind grappled with numerous logistical challenges, relying heavily on bas
The Dispatch→ The Balance of Tragedy and History in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Martin Scorsese’s latest is a model of nuanced adaptation that reckons honestly with America’s past.
Full Fact→ Waiting lists can’t be compared through the whole history of the NHS
Last week Sir Keir Starmer claimed that Labour achieved the shortest waiting lists “in history”, while Wes Streeting said it had delivered the shortest waiting times.
The Dispatch→ Left Behind by History
To forget can be a blessing.
The Dispatch→ A Brief History of a Bullheaded President
Franklin Foer’s new book about Joe Biden reveals a president whose ambitions have exceeded his mandate.
The Dispatch→ History Is Short Enough, if You Know How to Use It
On our current obsession with the Roman Empire.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pfizer Did NOT Just Agree To Pay $2.3 Billion In Largest Health Care Fraud Settlement In DOJ History — Happened In 2009, Unrelated to C-19 Vaccine
Did Pfizer recently agree to pay $2.3 billion for medical fraud, the largest health care fraud settlement in the history of the U.S. Department of Justice and was this related to Covid-19 vaccination? No, that's not true: Pfizer did agree
The Dispatch→ The Trouble with ‘Text, History, and Tradition’
Don't be evil.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: California Did NOT Make ‘Trans History Month’ Before Women’s History Month
Did the state of California declare a "Trans History Month" before declaring a Women's History Month? No, that's not true: California first recognized Women's History Month in 1988, and the governor has proclaimed it every March since 199
The Dispatch→ No, Trump’s Interview With Tucker Carlson Was Not the Most-Watched Video ‘In the History of the World’
Twitter’s ‘views’ metric offers an inflated measure of actual viewership.
PolitiFact→ Kamala Harris – Kamala Harris claim about states banning teaching Latino history relies on some flawed examples
"Some states have “tried to ban teaching Latino and Hispanic history.”
AllSides→ Liberal Commentators Go All In on Kamala Harris’s Lie about Florida’s History Curriculum
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/liberal-commentators-go-all-in-on-kamala-harriss-lie-about-floridas-history-curriculum/
The Dispatch→ Down In History
What's the price of international responsibility? Continue reading Down In History »
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Drinking Water Is NOT Unhealthy; Water Is NOT ‘One Of The Biggest Lies In History’
Is water consumption so unhealthy that people "are not supposed" to drink it? No, that's not true: The claim on social media is an unsupported misrepresentation of the known facts about the mechanisms of hydration in the human body. The c
PolitiFact→ ‘Gender dysphoria’: What it is, what it isn’t and how history has changed its view
“Gender dysphoria.” It might be one of those phrases you think you understand, but aren’t quite sure. PolitiFact tackles the topic: What is gender dysphoria? Is it a mental illness? What does the medical community say? Read more here.
The Dispatch→ The History of the Debt Ceiling, Explained
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the Capitol Building April 17, 2023, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)The measure was first implemented not to keep debt down but to more easily increase it.Continue reading The History of the De
Truth or Fiction?→ A Recent History of George Soros Conspiracy Theories
If you have spent any time on the internet since 2016 — and who hasn’t? — you’ll be familiar with right wing bugbear George Soros, an extremely rich philanthropist who donates generously to liberal and progressive causes, and i
PolitiFact→ North Carolina Republican Party – NC GOP email falsely claims 'the left' wants to erase Mt. Rushmore from history books
“The left is determined to erase Mount Rushmore from our history books.”
The Dispatch→ The Second-Largest Bank Failure In U.S. History
Employees walk outside of the shuttered Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) headquarters in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)The federal government tries to contain the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse.Continue reading
The Dispatch→ History of the Bored, Part II
A review of ‘History of the World, Part II.’Continue reading History of the Bored, Part II »