The Truth About Earwigs
Saturday June 30, 2012
According to an old wives' tale dating at least as far back as the 18th century, the small, pincered insect known as the earwig earned its name by crawling ... Read More
What Happened to the Obamas' Law Licenses?
Wednesday June 27, 2012
According to a widely forwarded text, both Barack and Michelle Obama surrendered their Illinois law licenses to avoid disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution. One version (see viral graphic above) even ... Read More
'Ich Bin ein Berliner'
Tuesday June 26, 2012
Exactly forty-nine years ago today, President John F. Kennedy stood proudly before the people of Berlin and said, "I am a jelly donut."
Or so the urban legend goes...
The Black Lion
Tuesday June 26, 2012
The photo at right depicting an all-black or "melanistic" adult lion is currently circulating on Facebook and elsewhere. Unlike similar viral images of a black fawn and a piebald deer, ... Read More
The Legend of the Apple Logo
Saturday June 23, 2012
Reposted to commemorate the 100th birthday of Alan Turing, born June 23, 1912:
For years it has been rumored that Apple's iconic logo, a stylized, solid white apple missing a bite ... Read More
Woman 'Pregnant' with Squid After Eating Undercooked Calamari
Saturday June 16, 2012
How come this sort of thing only seems to happen on a slow news day?
Mouthwash as Mosquito Repellent
Wednesday June 13, 2012
Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash — it not only freshens your breath, but gets rid of pesky, biting insects too! At least that's what's claimed in a widely circulated email, with nary ... Read More
How NOT to Remove a Tick
Saturday June 2, 2012
Today's viral medical advice is attributed to a "school nurse," who allegedly recommends:
Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick With the soap-soaked cotton ... Read More