Curiosities

This story contains violent and distressing images showing federal agents fatally shooting Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti. Please proceed with caution. On Jan. 24, 2026, at least one federal agent in Minneapolis fatally shot Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse who had...

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Owen Hart was a promising WWE superstar throughout the 1990s, but his life and career were cut short when he fell to his death in front of a live audience during a pay-per-view event in 1999.TwitterCanadian wrestler Owen Hart,...

Claim: U.S. Vice President JD Vance said: "If Canada really is as independent from the U.S. as they claim they'd have their own currency. And anthem. And flag." Rating: In late January 2026, social media users shared a quote in which U.S. Vice...

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These photos captured inside Deadwood during the heyday of the Old West illuminate the exploits of everyone from Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok to Al Swearengen and Seth Bullock....

Claim: In September 1992, musician Eric Clapton invited 16-year-old Sarah Mitchell, who was deaf, onstage at a concert in Birmingham, England, and performed for her. Rating: In January 2026, social media users circulated a heartwarming story claiming legendary musician Eric Clapton interrupted...

<!--qv q:id=77 q:key=vcaa:In recent years, there’s been a noticeable spike in sober-curious or completely sober lifestyles. A 2023 study from Gallup shows an 11% decrease in adults having at least one alcoholic drink a week in the ages 18...

Ray Combs was a charismatic and likable, but even he couldn't take the pressure after being fired from his job.Ron Galella/WireImageDionne Warwick, Ray Combs, Vanessa Williams during Taping of “Grammy Family Feud” at CBS TV City in Hollywood. On June...

Claim: Images shared in January 2026 authentically show tech billionaire Elon Musk and actor Sydney Sweeney together and confirm the two are dating. Rating: A rumor that circulated on social media in January 2026 claimed photos confirmed tech billionaire Elon Musk and...