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No, the Fourth of July hasn’t always been a holiday

Independence Day celebrations didn’t become commonplace until after the War of 1812, and July 4 didn’t become a federal holiday until 1870.
Yes, there is an abandoned Burger King in a Delaware mall, but it isn’t newly discovered

A photo of a retro Burger King, its decor still reminiscent of the 1980s, went viral. The restaurant has remained intact since it closed in 2009.

Yes, law enforcement is still required to read you your Miranda rights

A Supreme Court case involving the “right to remain silent” had people wondering if Miranda rights still apply. They do. Here’s what the ruling actually did.
Pennyroyal plant contains a deadly toxin. Never use it to induce an abortion.

A video on TikTok implied a plant called pennyroyal could cause an abortion, but the plant is dangerous and even a small amount can cause death.
Yes, abortion pills are now illegal in some states

Abortion rights advocates say there are still ways to acquire abortion pills, but they aren’t without legal risk.

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VERIFY

No, the Fourth of July hasn’t always been a holiday

Yes, there is an abandoned Burger King in a Delaware mall, but it isn’t newly discovered

Yes, law enforcement is still required to read you your Miranda rights

Pennyroyal plant contains a deadly toxin. Never use it to induce an abortion.

Yes, abortion pills are now illegal in some states

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