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Fact-checking 4 St. Patrick’s Day claims

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Fact-checking 4 St. Patrick’s Day claims

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Resurfacing the erased history of Black women in the civil rights movement | Expert Interview with Kaye Wise Whitehead, Ph.D.

Kaye Wise Whitehead, Ph.D. discusses the erased and often forgotten history of Black women in the civil rights movement.
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The legacy of civil rights leader Anna Arnold Hedgeman | Expert Interview with Minnesota state Senator Erin Maye Quade

Minnesota state Senator Erin Maye Quade breaks down the legacy of civil rights leader Anna Arnold Hedgeman.
Scams

Watch out for these romance scam red flags

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but scammers prey on people looking for love online all year round. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to a romance scam.
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No, the weather-predicting tradition of Groundhog Day did not originate in America

European cultures have determined the end of winter through sunshine and animals since ancient times.
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Yes, Stevie Wonder's 'Happy Birthday' was produced to support making MLK's birthday a national holiday

The song was released on Wonder's 1980 album "Hotter than July." He regularly sang it in rallies for the national holiday.
Science

Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole

The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to a metal pole can really happen. Your skin can get stuck, too.
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No, not everyone celebrates the start of the new year on Jan. 1

Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both Jan. 1 and a traditional new year.
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Not everyone celebrates New Year's on January 1st

Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both Jan. 1 and a traditional new year.
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Yes, Christmas trees are recyclable

Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements.
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Christmas trees are recyclable but check on what options are available in your area

Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements
Health

Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze

“It does not take ingesting more than a few laps of ethylene glycol to potentially be fatal to cats and small dogs,” VCA Animal Hospitals says.

Neo-Nazi group parades through Portland

An upcoming fashion show is changing how cancer survivors see themselves

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At least 5 people dead after 'catastrophic' storms move through Arkansas

Maine's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Maine | NewsCenterMaine.com

Fact-checking 4 St. Patrick’s Day claims

Resurfacing the erased history of Black women in the civil rights movement | Expert Interview with Kaye Wise Whitehead, Ph.D.

The legacy of civil rights leader Anna Arnold Hedgeman | Expert Interview with Minnesota state Senator Erin Maye Quade

Watch out for these romance scam red flags

No, the weather-predicting tradition of Groundhog Day did not originate in America

Yes, Stevie Wonder's 'Happy Birthday' was produced to support making MLK's birthday a national holiday

Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole

No, not everyone celebrates the start of the new year on Jan. 1

Not everyone celebrates New Year's on January 1st

Yes, Christmas trees are recyclable

Christmas trees are recyclable but check on what options are available in your area

Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze

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