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Environment
Yes, total solar eclipses can affect animal behavior
Health
Boil water advisories: VERIFY fact sheet
We VERIFY whether you can brush your teeth, wash dishes or shower during a boil water advisory, and if it’s safe to drink filtered water that isn’t boiled.
AI
Viral images of Border Patrol putting alligators in the Rio Grande are fake
Alligators are native to parts of the Rio Grande. But photos showing Border Patrol officials dumping them into the river are AI-generated.
Environment
What we can VERIFY about how much plastic really gets recycled
Statistics that indicate only 5% to 9% of plastics are recycled refer to all plastics, the majority of which are thrown away at home.
Environment
What we can VERIFY about how much plastic really gets recycled
Many say only 5-9% of plastic is recycled while the rest is sent to landfills. But that’s all plastics, not just plastics you put in your recycle bin.
National
Yes, fuel efficiency is worse with E15 gasoline, but the difference is small
The difference in fuel efficiency between E10 and E15 gasoline is only about 1-2%, based on estimates from the U.S. Department of Energy and other experts.
Technology
No, plug-in devices like Miraclewatt or Stop Watt won’t save money on your power bill
You cannot reduce your electricity usage by simply plugging a device into your wall.
Environment
No, a Sol de Janeiro body lotion sold by Sephora won’t attract spiders
A viral review of a Sol de Janeiro body lotion sold by Sephora claimed it attracts spiders. But our sources say the odds of that happening are “essentially zero.”
Pets
Yes, peace lilies are toxic to pets
While not as dangerous to animals as other types of lilies, pets that eat the peace lily may experience mouth pain or stomach irritation.
World
Fact-checking videos claiming to show New Year’s Day tsunami in Japan
A Jan. 1, 2024 earthquake off Japan’s west coast caused a tsunami. We fact-checked videos claiming to show the tsunami wave.
Holiday
Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown
Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they still might get sick if they eat the plant.
Environment
An erupting volcano in Iceland is not emitting more carbon dioxide than humans
Posts claiming that a volcanic eruption beneath Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula would emit more carbon dioxide than all human activities are false.
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