Did the FDA Approve a Cocaine Nasal Spray?
The federal regulator did give its approval for a new local anesthetic with the brand name Numbrino in January 2020.
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Did the FDA Announce a Baby Ibuprofen Recall in December 2019?
A West Virginia television news station reported a product recall in the final days of 2019.
Did an Anonymous Philanthropist Donate 200 Human Kidneys to Hospital?
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Was Male Birth Control Testing in India Stopped After Men’s Testicles Started Exploding?
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Will a Bee Sting Cause Permanent Penis Enlargement?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Is a New STD Superbug Deadlier Than AIDS?
A worrisome report from 2013 generated new fears several years later.
Did 23 Seniors Die After Receiving a Flu Shot Sold by Pharmacies?
Contemporary science suggests that everybody and anybody who receives a flu shot will at some point in the future cease to be alive.
Did a Woman Contract HIV During a Manicure?
An old case study reemerged on social media in October 2019.
Will Cream of Tartar Mixed with Orange Juice Help You Quit Smoking?
It might sour you on drinking orange juice, at least.
Did Canada Legalize the Medicinal Use of Cocaine?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Is This ‘Gentleman’s Guide to Amputation’ Authentic?
The final step in this infographic is sharing a brandy with the newly amputated patient.
Did Canadian Man With ALS Choose Assisted Suicide After Being Denied Adequate Care?
Pro-life websites reported — with a degree of accuracy — on the difficult case of Sean Tagert.
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Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Did Fox News Change Its Accreditation from ‘News’ to ‘Entertainment’?
There's a lot to unfold in this meme, including the fact that Fox News (and CNN and MSNBC) are not "accredited news stations" to begin with.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.