Curiosities

<!--qv q:id=74 q:key=vcaa:Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest and most enduring civilizations in history, surviving for over 3,000 years.-->Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest and most enduring civilizations in history, surviving for over 3,000 years.<!--qv q:id=79 q:key=vcaa:From...

Between September 1916 and April 1918, the "Red Baron" shot down 80 enemy planes, making him the top flying ace of World War I.Public DomainManfred von Richthofen, better known as the Red Baron, circa 1917. In 1912, a young German...

Claim: In 2016, a woman used sheep to map the Faroe Islands after Google left the islands off of Google Street View. Rating: In mid-2026, some people on social media celebrated a story from the Faroe Islands, a self-governing archipelago north of...

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Because many with AIDS were ostracized by their families, Ruth Coker Burks helped them with everything from doctors' appointments to burial arrangements.Ruth Coker BurksDuring the early years of the AIDS epidemic, Ruth Coker Burks cared for hundreds of dying...

Claim: A video features an authentic audio recording of the late country music legend Dolly Parton revealing her "final wish." Rating: Following singer Dolly Parton's death on Aug. 25, 2026, people on social media shared and commented on videos allegedly featuring a...