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Phuc Dat Bich Was a Hoax

Come on now, admit it. The reason you are here right now is because you have seen the viral passport photo of Phuc Dat Bich. That's right, Phuc Dat Bich, the Australian man or Vietnamese decent with perhaps a very unfortunate name when said in English. If you haven't worked ... Read More

Did Kanye Score 106 Points Against Wheelchair Basketball Team? No

Kanye West didn't score 106 points against a team of wheelchair bound kids in a game of basketball. Although it certainly sounds plausible and seems like something Kanye would do, the story is a complete fabrication. So what was the basis for this rumor and where did it begin. I ... Read More

Mel Blanc Had a Carrot Allergy- True or False?

Have you heard the often quoted fact that Mel Blanc was allergic to carrots? I must admit, as the voice of Bugs Bunny it would be fascinating if it were true. But unfortunately, for this internet myth that has been circulating since at least 2008 about Mel Blanc and a carrot ... Read More

Adolf Hitler Owned Land in Colorado? True or False?

This may seem a little hard to believe, given World War II, and it is, but there's a claim that Adolf Hitler owned land in Colorado. It was only by chance that the opportunity ever presented itself to Hitler, but when it did, legend has it that Hitler jumped at ... Read More

Jeremy Bentham’s Corpse Attended Ucl Board Meeting

This is one of those rare cases where myth and fact cross paths. Have you heard the story that Jeremy Bentham's corpse attended UCL board meetings? As the old story goes, his corpse was collected from its display case and placed in the board meetings. It also states that he ... Read More