Reindeer, majestic creatures of the arctic tundra, have sparked wonder and curiosity for generations. These hardy mammals are known for their incredible adaptability and impressive migratory behaviors, traits that have enabled them to thrive across t
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The Dispatch→ The Gospel Truth
Faith cheapened by ephemeral fear.
Truth or Fiction?→ The Truth about ‘Jingle Bells’ Origin: Is it Truly a Christmas Song?
When the first notes of “Jingle Bells” fill the air, the festive spirit of Christmas immediately springs to mind. This popular holiday favorite, known for its jubilant tune and jolly lyrics about dashing through the snow in a one-horse op
Truth or Fiction?→ Unveiling the Truth: Are Christmas Markets Truly a European Tradition?
Christmas markets, with their enchanting aroma of spiced mulled wine, the warm glow of sparkling decorations, and the hum of festive activity, have long been a hallmark of the holiday season in numerous countries. This essay offers fascinating insigh
Truth or Fiction?→ Unfolding the Truth: Was the Folding Chair Used in Military Campaigns?
The invention of the folding chair possesses a rich and intricate history that spans several centuries and showcases the ingenuity of various cultures. This curious invention, which prioritizes convenience and transportability, started appearing in a
Truth or Fiction?→ The Truth About Folding Chairs Across Time and Culture
Folding chairs: a versatile, practical seating solution, that can be traced back thousands of years to the hieroglyphics of Ancient Egypt and the murals of Ancient Greece. While we might first think of these portable pieces of furniture as primarily
Truth or Fiction?→ The Truth About Carrots and Night Vision
Carrots have long been celebrated as a vision-boosting superfood, a concept that dates back to the propaganda of World War II and has since permeated our collective consciousness. Even today, many hold on to the belief that munching on this orange ve
Truth or Fiction?→ Unveiling the Truth: Who Invented the Loudspeaker
The loudspeaker, an integral part of our daily lives, traces its origins back to the burgeoning period of electronic revolution. It stands as a marvel of scientific ingenuity, designed to convert electrical audio signals into corresponding sound wave
The Dispatch→ The Ka-Ching Theory of Truth
Whether something is true on social media matters less than whether it gets eyeballs.
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
Truth or Fiction?→ Truth Behind the First National Thanksgiving Proclamation
Unraveling the historical fabric of the First National Thanksgiving Proclamation, we’re drawn into a rich tapestry of social and political narrative deeply rooted in the Continental Congress of 1777. Our understanding of this important event is
Truth or Fiction?→ The Truth of Christmas: A Roman Origin?
Christmas, celebrated globally as the birth of Jesus Christ, is packed with traditions and customs, many of which predate its Christian appropriation. But could its origins be traced back to ancient Roman times with the celebration of the god Saturn?
Truth or Fiction?→ Revealing the Truth: Who Invented the Camera?
From the primitive daubs of prehistoric cave dwellers, to the technicolor spectacle of modern day photography, mankind’s drive to record, document, and express has been a compelling saga. This continuous quest to immortalize fleeting moments sp
Truth or Fiction?→ Unraveling the Truth: Is Mount Everest the Sun’s Closest Point on Earth?
Earth, the awe-inspiring third rock from the sun, with its soaring mountains and deep valleys, has intrigued us since time immemorial. One of the most celebrated apexes of our globe, Mount Everest, has especially fascinated us not merely for its impr
The Dispatch→ Sherman’s Hard Truths About War Ring True Today
The Civil War general’s experiences offer important lessons for critics of Israel’s military tactics.
The Dispatch→ Truth and Power
Those who lack the latter could stand to hear a little more of the former.
The Dispatch→ A Viral Video Distorts the Truth About Ukraine Conscripting Women
Only women with medical education are required to register for military service.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Trump On September 26, 2023 Posted On ‘Truth’ That He’ll Beat Obama In ’24 And Send NBC To Firing Squad
Did former president and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump publish a social media post that confused President Joe Biden with former president Barack Obama in the 2024 election? No, that's not true: A screenshot that claims to show
PolitiFact→ Lizzo – Truth hurts: Fact-checking Lizzo’s incorrect claim about US House’s hearing on UFOs, aliens
“The government just stated under oath that they are in possession of UFOs and nonhuman alien bodies.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Video about zombie fungus isn’t ‘the truth.’ It’s from HBO’s fictional ‘The Last of Us’
Video shows ‘truth’ that fungus may be the “next government project.”
The Dispatch→ Truth or Consequentialism
What exactly are Supreme Court justices asked to do?
AllSides→ Fake ‘Fact-Checker’ Hides Truth About California Bill That Would Strip Kids From Their Parents
https://thefederalist.com/2023/06/21/fake-fact-checker-hides-truth-about-california-bill-that-will-strip-kids-from-their-parents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fake-fact-checker-hides-truth-ab
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Trump's Truth Social response video to his documents indictment
Donald Trump shared a four-minute video defending himself against a federal indictment related to classified documents kept at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Here’s a fact-checked annotation of what he said.
Washington Post→ The truth about Russia, Trump and the 2016 election
Confused by yet another report on the Trump-Russia connection? Here's a guide to the key findings of four major reports.
Washington Post→ The truth about the national debt ceiling
Washington is nearing a showdown on the debt ceiling. Here's a guide to the issue.
The Dispatch→ Social Truth, Virtuous Lies, and ‘Pawning’
A participant holding an “Abolish Police” sign at a protest in Brooklyn. (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket/Getty Images)Black Americans have been used as means to an end throughout our nation’s history.Continue reading Social Truth, Virtuous Li
AllSides→ Here’s the truth about crime in Manhattan
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/politics/fact-check-manhattan-crime-trump-bragg/index.html As former Pre
Washington Post→ Fact-checking Trump’s comments and ‘truths’ on arraignment day
Here's a guide to ten remarks that the former president made Tuesday in his speech and on Truth Social, his social media website.
AllSides→ The Crusade Against ‘Malinformation’ Explicitly Targets Inconvenient Truths
https://reason.com/2023/03/22/the-crusade-against-malinformation-explicitly-targets-inconvenient-truths/
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts about his possible arrest don’t include this one
Former President Donald Trump said “any indictment of me is an indictment of you.”
AllSides→ Trump, McCarthy and Fox run out a new truth-defying playbook
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/08/politics/trump-mccarthy-fox-republican-power/index.html A Trump industri
The Dispatch→ When the Truth Takes a Back Seat
Sean Hannity speaks during a live taping of his show in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)Perverse incentives are warping the profession of journalism. The post When the Truth Takes a Back Seat appeared first on The Dispatch.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence ‘DoctorTruth Batana Oil’ Reverses Hair Loss
Does "DoctorTruth batana oil" reverse hair loss and potentially stimulate hair growth? No, that's not true: A board-certified dermatologist said he does not recommend it, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told Lead Stories batana
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Flames from hell? That’s just the Truth-O-Meter burning over claims a photo shows Obama as Satan
A photo shows “Barack Obama dressed up as Baphomet (Lucifer).”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Elon Musk Did NOT Buy Donald Trump’s Truth Social
Did Twitter CEO Elon Musk purchase former President Donald Trump's Truth Social in December 2022? No, that's not true: A video shared on Facebook claimed in the headline that Musk had bought the social media platform, but a voiceover narr
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Mel Gibson Did NOT Say He Wants To ‘Expose The Truth About The Corrupted Elites’ On Telegram
Did Mel Gibson say he wants to "expose the truth about the corrupted elites" on his official Telegram account? No, that's not true: "It's fake," Gibson's representative told Lead Stories about a purported quote from the actor. Gibson does
Washington Post→ The truth about election fraud: It’s rare
By every single metric, election fraud is rare in the United States.
Poynter→ Trick or truth: Are drug dealers really targeting kids on Halloween?
“Watch your kids’ candy!” “Looks like SweeTarts!” Halloween’s coming, and you may be seeing social media posts like these about the dangers of brightly colored pills sometimes called “rainbow fentanyl.” […] The post Trick or tru
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Injured Dog Hit By Car Post Is NOT Truthful Effort To Find Owners — Spammer’s Trick
Did good Samaritans bring a critically injured dog who had been hit by a vehicle to a veterinary clinic? And is there now an effort to try to find the owners of the injured dog so the owners know what happened to her and where she is? No,
Truth or Fiction?→ Trump ‘Peekaboo’ Truth Social Post
On September 21 2022, screenshots of a Truth Social post referencing New York state attorney general Letitia “Peekaboo” James and attributed to former United States President Donald Trump began circulating; it was quickly shared to Reddit