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What's inside Jim Henson's once-hidden studio NEW YORK (AP) — Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been … Related storyboards

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What's inside Jim Henson's once-hidden studio NEW YORK (AP) — Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been … Related storyboards

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The stakes turn on whether readers accept that Celtics’ disastrous playoff loss to the 76ers. That point shapes the political meaning of the story.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Celtics’ disastrous playoff loss to the 76ers”
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Three independent cross-references from Nypost confirm the Celtics lost a playoff series to the 76ers, specifically mentioning blowing a 3-1 lead and a Game 7 loss.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 76ers–Celtics rivalry is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics. The two teams have the most meetings in the NBA playoffs; they have …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/76ers–Celtics_rivalry
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 Boston Celtics season was the franchise's 80th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This was the first season under the ownership of Bill Chisholm. For the first time since…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Boston_Celtics_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1979–80 Boston Celtics season was the 34th season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bolstered by the play of 23-year-old rookie Larry Bird, the Celtics improved f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979–80_Boston_Celtics_season
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Claim 2: “Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been …”
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The claim states the artisans/studio are in a New York City warehouse. However, Wikipedia explicitly states that Jim Henson's Creature Shop is based in Hollywood, California, United States.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jim Henson's Creature Shop is an American animation and special/visual effects company founded in 1979 by Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets. The company is based in Hollywood, California, United Stat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Henson's_Creature_Shop
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brian David Henson (born November 3, 1963) is an American puppeteer, filmmaker, and the chairman of The Jim Henson Company. He is the son of puppeteers Jim and Jane Henson.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Henson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, actor, animator, creative producer, and director who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Hens…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Henson
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Claim 3: “Skateboarder Marc Johnson Dead at 49”
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Multiple independent web sources and a Wikipedia entry confirm the death of professional skateboarder Marc Johnson at age 49 (born 1977, died May 26, 2026).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name "The Rock", is an American actor and professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on a part-time basis. Widely r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwayne_Johnson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marc Johnson may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Johnson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marc Johnson (January 6, 1977 – May 26, 2026) was an American professional skateboarder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Johnson_(skateboarder)
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Claim 4: “His creations have been going strong for decades on TV and in movies”
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Wikipedia and other web sources confirm the Muppets were created by Jim Henson in 1955 and encompass films, television, and other media over several decades.
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web search NEUTRAL — Created by Jim Henson in 1955, the eponymous media franchise encompasses films, television, music, and other media associated with the characters. Owned by the ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppets
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 20, 2025 ... Created by Jim Henson in 1955, their media franchise encompasses films, television, music, and other media associated with the characters. Owned ...
https://www.facebook.com/CenterforPuppetryArts/posts/did-you…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 28, 2026 ... Muppets, a portmanteau of marionette and puppet, first appeared on TV in the Washington, D.C., region in 1955, when Henson created a short ...
https://theconversation.com/its-easy-making-green-muppets-co…
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Claim 5: “The 9 Muppet Easter Eggs You Missed on Disney’s Newest Coaster”
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Multiple web search results confirm the existence of 'Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets' and specifically mention the presence of Muppet-themed easter eggs and tributes.
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web search NEUTRAL — The reimagined G-Force Records building at the end of Sunset Boulevard is less like a line and more like backstage access to The Muppets’ greatest hits. From the moment you step into G-Force Records (…
https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/muppet-easter-eggs-and-nods-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover Muppet Easter Eggs at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, featuring tributes to Muppet*Vision 3D and iconic Muppet movies at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/muppets-rock-n-ro…
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web search NEUTRAL — Disney releases attraction details, pictures of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets. 2 days ago.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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Claim 6: “Skateboarder Louie Barletta confirmed Johnson's [death]”
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Multiple web sources confirm that longtime friend and colleague Louie Barletta confirmed Marc Johnson's death, specifically mentioning a post on Thrasher Magazine's Instagram.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Enjoi is a skateboarding company that specializes in manufacturing skateboard decks. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and is distributed by Dwindle Distribution. Founded in 200…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jerry Hsu (born December 17, 1981) is a Taiwanese-American skateboarder, photographer and owner/operator of the skate company "Sci-Fi Fantasy".
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — King of the Road is an American skateboarding tournament held by Thrasher magazine, founded by its editor Michael Burnett in 2003.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_of_the_Road_(skateboardin…
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