Curiosities

The three-quarter-inch piece discovered in eastern China is 8,500 years older than similar artworks of its kind found in the region.Zhanyang et alThis figurine was first found with a cache of other discarded ancient artifacts in 2005. A tiny bird...

Claim: A video from November 2025 that circulated online in early January 2026 correctly stated that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid asks white applicants to further specify what ethnic background they have. Rating: ContextFAFSA began including such subcategories for people...

<!--qv q:id=76 q:key=vcaa:There are plenty of mobster movies out there, mostly dramas about the inner workings of the mafia and the intrigue, violence, and family dynamics surrounding rival organizations. You also might find the occasional comedy that sneaks in...

Kim Ung-yong became famous as a child for his ability to speak multiple languages and solve complex equations, but he ultimately opted for a quiet life as a university professor. Wikimedia CommonsSome consider Kim Ung-yong to have one...

Claim: In a Jan. 6, 2026, speech at a House Republicans retreat, U.S. President Donald Trump said Democrats will force "transgender for everyone" if they win the 2026 midterm elections. Rating: What's True Trump did, in fact, say the phrase, "transgender for...

<!--qv q:id=76 q:key=vcaa:There was nothing quite like waking up as a kid to find out school was cancelled because of snow. And snow days are still magical today—with text alerts and emails replacing sitting in front of the television...

The 2,000-year-old discovery offers evidence of the rich trade network between the Roman Empire and the Baltic region.Grudziądz Fortress AssociationThe decorative brooch, known as a fibula. During a routine archaeological survey near Grudziądz, Poland, members of the Grudziądz Fortress Association...

In December 2025, social media posts on sites including X and Facebook shared images claiming that Melania Trump, the U.S. first lady, worked as an escort before she met her now-husband, President Donald Trump.  According to the posts, Melania Trump...

<!--qv q:id=76 q:key=vcaa:As kids, we tend to look for feel-good stories, and plenty of childhood movies bring just that. However, mixed in with the positive messages at the end, there can also be a darkness to the tales.-->As kids,...

Everyone experiences stress at some point in life. When you face a challenge such as health problems, financial difficulties, or even relationship issues, your body automatically responds to help you adapt and cope. But what many people don’t realize is...