Curiosities

In December 2025, social media users shared testimony from George Retes, who claimed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents violently detained him in Camarillo, California, despite his statements that he was a U.S. citizen and veteran. He further...

<!--qv q:id=7h q:key=vcaa:Collecting Hallmark Keepsake ornaments has become a popular tradition for many families throughout the decades. Starting in 1977, Hallmark collaborated with Disney to make ornaments that could add a little faith, trust, and pixie dust to the...

Human Rights Day, observed every year on December 10, is one of the most important days on the world calendar. This day allows us to reflect on where the world is today and how far we are from achieving equal...

After a long struggle with substance abuse and multiple sclerosis, 65-year-old Richard Pryor died of a heart attack on December 10, 2005.Wikimedia CommonsKnown for living on the edge, Richard Pryor joked about his traumatic struggles until his tragic death. Richard...

Claim: A screenshot authentically shows that U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, "When I say something is LEGAL, it's LEGAL," and that "the KING decides" what constitutes a war crime. Rating: In December 2025, a purported screenshot (archived) circulated online...

<!--qv q:id=7n q:key=vcaa:Music is an art form that helps us process emotions. So, it makes sense that we would use music to try to comprehend events in history. War, disasters, and political chaos are difficult to grapple with on...

In 1965, thousands of people reported seeing a fireball streak across the sky and seemingly land in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, but no one is sure what it was.Navy2004/Wikimedia CommonsA statue which depicts the UFO from the Kecksburg UFO Incident. On Dec....

Mushrooms are some of nature’s most incredible creations, and if you don’t know why, then boy howdy do we have some facts for you! They’re delicious, they’re beautiful to look at, they’re really good for you, and some possess some...

Claim: Skateboarder Tony Hawk and singer Henry Rollins launched a retirement home for aging punks and skaters. Rating: In late 2025, a rumor spread online that legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and punk icon Henry Rollins started a retirement home for aging...

<!--qv q:id=7n q:key=vcaa:When winter sets in and the temperatures drop, we each tend to go one of two ways. Those of us who like the idea of a snowy winter are happy to hunker down with a hot drink...