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Faroe Islands woman used sheep to map country. Here’s how and why
The Sheep View 360 campaign, launched in response to Google leaving the islands off of Street View, was an instant success for…
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Did Disney buy Dollywood? Claim is pure fantasy
The rumor circulated as the Tennessee theme park's president vowed to keep Parton's legacy alive.
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Lake Ontario isn’t named after Canadian province
Indigenous people inhabiting the nearby area gave the lake its name, which can be seen on maps from the 1600s.
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What We Know About Pennsylvania’s Two ‘Measles-Associated’ Deaths
After the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced two cases of measles-related deaths in one county, the local coroner appeared to contradict the…
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15 false and misleading Dolly Parton rumors we’ve debunked
Some claims misrepresented Parton’s political opinions while others attributed false statements to her.
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Claim Trump paid tens of millions to settle sexual assault allegations involving minors lacks evidence
The long-standing rumor is based on an unverified list, with no credible evidence to back it up.