​ SATURDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker 29 May 2021 The Origins of Memorial Day ​ The custom of holding observances (including the laying of flowers on burial sites) to remember and honor those who gave their lives in military service goes back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. In the United States, that custom has long since been formalized in the creation of Memorial Day (formerly known as Decoration Day), a federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Snopes founder David Mikkelson has more on Memorial Day's origins. Read More Court Ruling on Snopes Ownership Dispute Court rules litigant tried to ‘circumvent’ prior court decision. Read More Fact Checks Is Maxine Waters Changing ‘Memorial Day’ to ‘George Floyd Day’? The credibility of a rumor does not increase when placed on a colorful background. ❌  False Did Eric Carle Say Publishers Made Him Add Stomachache Scene to ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’? Carle allegedly said the scene "compromised the book." 🎭  Originated as Satire Did Matt Gaetz Say ‘We Better Use’ the 2nd Amendment When Discussing Social Media Companies? It's not the first time Gaetz has used such incendiary language. ✅  Correct Attribution View Latest Fact Checks Support Snopes Today Every dollar that you contribute to Snopes goes directly toward growing our newsroom, expanding our fact-checking efforts, and improving our website’s experience. $5 $10 $20.21 $50 $100 Other News Walter the Friendly Grouse Becomes Man’s Backyard Companion Some people are greeted by the family dog. For Todd Westward, it's a ruffed grouse. Read More No Sex Offender Treatment, No Parole for Bill Cosby, 83 Actor Bill Cosby won't be paroled this year after refusing to participate in sex offender programs during his nearly three years in state prison in Pennsylvania. Read More Spain Criticized for Unequally Priced ‘Equality Stamps’ Spain’s postal service is feeling a backlash from its attempt to highlight racial inequality. Read More

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