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Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert News

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Courage (sort of) and cowardice (definitely)

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Photo Shows Unique Mask Worn During ‘Spanish Flu’ Pandemic

According to The Associated Press, "'Spanish' flu is a misnomer, and the strain is theorized to have actually developed in Kansas."

Is This a Real ‘Toilet Mask’ or ‘Face Glove’ from Late 19th Century?

It appears to be an early iteration of what skin care enthusiasts now know as a facial mask.

Katie Porter Did Not Say Pedophilia Isn’t a Crime, as Claimed in False Tweet

A context box generated by Twitter said, "This clip has been taken out of context & misrepresents what Rep. Porter is actually saying."

Is Trump Selling Digital Trading Cards Featuring Himself in Superhero Garb?

"Very much like a baseball card, but hopefully much more exciting."

Nelson Mandela Didn’t Die in the 1980s. He Was Buried 9 Years Ago Today.

Many people have the false memory that he died in prison in the 1980s — a phenomenon so prominent that it inspired "Mandela Effect" as a concept.

Paul McCartney Never Endorsed CBD Gummies, Nor Is He Dead

McCartney wasn't the first celebrity whose image and likeness were used without permission to sell CBD gummies, and he likely won't be the last.

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Where the Bands Are: This Week in Live Music and Concert News

(REMINDER: these listings are curated and definitely not intended...

Courage (sort of) and cowardice (definitely)

Note: This column typically includes the What I’m Reading...