FACT-CHECKS
Is the North Pole Real?
It is easy to associate the North Pole with Santa's workshop and flying reindeer, but underneath the folklore there is a precise, well-documented geographic rea…
Is Diaper Punishment Real?
'Diaper punishment' — using diapers as a form of discipline or humiliation for older children — sounds like something invented for shock value. Unfortunately, r…
Is Manifesting Real?
Manifesting — the practice of focusing your thoughts and feelings on a desire to attract it into your life — is everywhere on social media and in the self-help …
Is Cow Tipping Real?
Cow tipping — the supposed rural prank where teenagers sneak into a pasture at night and push over sleeping cows — has been a staple of American humor for decad…
Is the Elf on the Shelf Real?
For small kids, the Elf on the Shelf can feel as real as any pet: it turns up in different spots, 'watches' from shelves and light fixtures, and is said to repo…