This Is Not a Monkey Orchid
Thursday November 29, 2012
Yes, the colorful center of this flower resembles a monkey's face, and yes, this image has been shared by thousands of Facebook users with a caption saying "Monkey Orchid." ... Read More
Facebook 'Copyright Notice' Is a Hoax
Monday November 26, 2012
Odds are, you'll soon see one or more posts like the following flit by in your Facebook news feed, if you haven't already:
In response to the new Facebook guidelines ... Read More
Thanksgiving, De-Mythologized
Wednesday November 21, 2012
They dressed in earth-tones, not black and white. They didn't wear buckles on their shoes. The "first Thanksgiving" in 1621 — actually a three-day harvest festival held sometime between September ... Read More
Hoax Quiz: Spot the Fakes!!!
Saturday November 10, 2012
Image #1: Purported Hubble Telescope photoshows a distant nebula resembling a human eye.Choose One: Is it Real or Fake?
Is It True that George Bush Accidentally Voted for Obama Last Tuesday?
Thursday November 8, 2012
Short answer: no. Any claims to the contrary are fictitious (and liable to be misspelled).
ALERT: Facebook Hoax Misleads 'Straight Ticket' Voters
Tuesday November 6, 2012
There are several versions of this false and misleading text proliferating via Facebook and Twitter.
Example #1:
PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THIS! In the event that you are planning ... Read More
'Redskins Rule' Predicts Romney Win
Monday November 5, 2012
The Washington Redskins lost their home game against North Carolina on Sunday, which means, according to a statistical curiosity known as the Redskins Rule, that Republican Mitt Romney will win ... Read More
Fall Back: The Truth About Daylight Saving Time
Saturday November 3, 2012
This Sunday Americans will participate in the annual ritual of setting their clocks one hour back to "Standard Time." Why? About.com Geography Guide Matt Rosenberg explains the origin and purpose ... Read More