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Tennessee School District Bans ‘Maus,’ a Children’s Book About the Holocaust


In January 2022 a Tennessee school district banned


12ft.io Paywall Bypassing Service


12ft.io removes paywalls on major news sites, enabling readers to access higher quality news content.


Did Rep. Thomas Massie Tweet a Quote by a Neo-Nazi?


Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky tweeted a quote that actually originated from a reputed white nationalist.



Calm Harm App


People who struggle with self harm can download an app, "Calm Harm," to ameliorate that impulse.


‘Smart’ Engagement Rings?


Apple is marketing "smart engagement rings" that tell your partner where you are and if the ring is removed.


Jabar Gibson Hurricane Katrina Rescuer Meme


"On September 1st, 3 days after Hurricane Katrina 20 year old Jabbar Gibson took a Orleans Parrish school bus and transported 70 ppl on a 13 hour trip to the Astrodome in Houston since their government would not. His bus was the first to arrive."


‘Suicide Hotline Collected, Monetized’ Caller Data


Suicide hotline Crisis Text Line "collected and monetized" callers' data.


Ben Shapiro ‘Nobody Said Crime’ Tweet


Ben Shapiro tweeted "notably, no one said crime" in response to a tweet asking people what they'd like to "ban."



Ottawa Honking Ban


On February 7 2022, a judge in Ottawa issued a ten-day "ban" on honking.



James Hemings and Macaroni and Cheese


"Chef James Hemings was the first American classically trained in French cuisine. He is the founder of Mac and Cheese, but his owner, Thomas Jefferson, took the credit for it. Yes, that Jefferson."


Did a GOP Lawmaker Accuse Nancy Pelosi of Having a ‘Gazpacho Police’?


Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had trained "Gaspacho police" on her party.


Ayn Rand Institute PPP Controversy


"Never letting ‘Atlas Shrugged’ fans live down that the Ayn Rand Institute sought, and was granted, a PPP loan from the government."


Anthony Bourdain: ‘Eat at a Local Restaurant Tonight’ Quote


Anthony Bourdain said: "Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you. Order the steak rare. Eat an oyster. Have a negroni. Have two. Be open to a world where you may not understand or agree with the person next to you, but have a drink with them anyways. Eat slowly. Tip your server. Check in on your friends. Check in on yourself. Enjoy the ride."


‘Is Now a Good Time [to] Remind Truckers That EVERY SINGLE REPUBLICAN Voted Against Saving Truckers’ Pensions Last Year?’


"Is now a good time [to] remind truckers that EVERY SINGLE REPUBLICAN voted against saving truckers' pensions last year?"


Britney Spears vs. Somali Pirates Meme


"In 2013, Britney Spears' music was used by British Naval Officers to ward off Somali Pirates on the east coast of Africa."


ATF Valentine’s Day Tweet


On February 14 2022, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) published a tweet encouraging Americans to report their exes for Valentine's Day.


Did Teachers in South Dakota Compete in a ‘Dash for Cash’ Event?


Teachers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota took part in a "Dash for Cash" event in December 2021 in which they competed to grab as many $1 bills as possible.


Jim Finch and the Mayfield Tornado


"This man drove half an hour with a grill and a truckload of food and parked right in the middle of #Mayfield, Kentucky. 'I know they don’t have electricity. No restaurants. No running water. I just figured I would do what I could do. So I showed up with some food and some water.' This man’s name is Jim Finch. Be like Jim Finch."



Was the ‘Bad Guy’ in ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ Dr. Fauci?


"Remember the movie 'Dallas Buyers Club' about a group of AIDS patients fighting for the right to use cheap, effective drugs against government bureaucrats in the pocket of Big Pharm? The bad guy was Dr. Anthony Fauci."



Charles Schulz on Peanuts’ Franklin: ‘Print It Just the Way I Draw It or I Quit’


When syndicators insisted Charles Schulz remove


‘Dolly Turned Down a Medal of Freedom from Trump, Twice’


"First I was going to say what a crock it was that Rush Limbaugh has a Presidential Medal of Freedom but Dolly Parton doesn’t. Then I Googled it and realized that Dolly turned down a Medal of Freedom from Trump. Twice. Dolly Parton is better than I even imagined."


‘Most Detailed Image of a Human Cell’


"This photo is the most detailed model of a human cell to date, obtained using X-ray, NMR, and cryo-electron microscopy data sets."


The Newsmax ‘Vlad the Great’ Cover


In December 2021, Newsmax published a "Vlad the Great" cover story.


Shelf Life of Mifepristone and Misoprostol


"Mifepristone has a shelf life of about 5 years, and misoprostol has a shelf life of about 2 years."



‘In Greece, If You Are Over 60 and Not Vaccinated, You Will Be Fined 100 Euros a Month’


"In Greece, if you are over 60 and not vaccinated at least with the first dose up until the 16th of January [2022], you are going to be fined by the government 100 Euros per month."


Rudy Giuliani’s $911 Autographed 9/11 T-Shirts


Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani autographed 9/11 t-shirts, which are being sold for $911.


‘Albedo,’ ‘Bright Darkness,’ and ‘Snowglow’


The characteristic "bright darkness" observed after snowfall is called "snow albedo, skyglow, snowglow, or just light scattering."


Big Macs in Denmark Versus Big Macs in the USA


Big Macs in Denmark are roughly the same price as they are in the United States, despite restaurants in the former country apparently spending far more to care for their workers.


‘Camomiles and Pansies,’ A Fake Cosmetics Store to Assist Victims of Domestic Violence


Victims of domestic violence can seek help by shopping through a fake cosmetics store, "Camomiles and Pansies."


‘Squirrel Teeth’ Fashion Trend


Facebook post depicts a new "squirrel teeth" fashion trend.


Bass Pro Shops, 7th Largest Pyramid in the World?


The "7th largest pyramid in the world" is a Bass Pro Shops.


Ulmer Nest


In the German city of Ulm, shelters called "Ulmer Nests" were installed to provide homeless people a safe place to sleep.


‘Doom Boxes’


"It is apparently common for ADHDers to leave boxes and bags, full of miscellaneous items, all over the place."


‘November 2021 Lunar Eclipse, The Longest in 580 Years’


"HEADS UP FRIDAY [November 19 2021]! 🌖✨ Get ready for the longest partial lunar eclipse in *580 years*!"