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Mythbusters - Rexburg rumors cracked
Have you heard the many rumors about things going on in Rexburg? Look for the new Myth busters each week for the answers to rumors you’ve heard spread around Rexburg.

The modern image of Santa Claus was created by Coca-Cola.

False — according to Snopes.com. Thomas Nast is credited with creating the modern image of Santa Claus, the image which Coca-Cola took and revamped to fit the company. However, Snopes.com does report that Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer was created by Montgomery Ward department stores.

Wondering if a rumor you have heard is true? Send questions to scrollnews@byui.edu and we will try to expose the truth.