Is Xylitol Deadly to Dogs?
11 May 2007Xylitol, a sugar substitute used in sugar-free gum and other products, can be harmful to dogs.
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Dogs as Shark Bait?
19 June 2005Are fisherman on Réunion Island employing live dogs as bait for shark-fishing?
Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Warning
Rumor: A dog treated with Frontline subsequently suffered an adverse reaction to the flea and tick treatment.
Is Ice Water Dangerous for Dogs?
17 June 2014Giving your dog ice or ice water on a hot day is not likely to cause your pet to die from bloating and spasms.
Is the Western Black Rhino Extinct?
5 April 2015A species of rhinoceros has been repeatedly declared extinct since at least 2006.
Are Turtles Used on Chinese Souvenir Keyrings?
5 April 2012Living turtles and fish have been packaged in plastic bags and sold as souvenir keyrings in China.
Is Throwing Rice at Weddings Bad for Birds?
14 May 2000An old rumor warns that discarded rice eaten by birds can expand in their tiny birdy stomachs and kill them.
EverPet Dog Food
Rumor: EverPet brand dog and cat food is made in China and has killed several pets in the U.S.
Dynamic Pet Products Real Ham Bone
Rumor: Dynamic Pet Products Real Ham Bone have caused several dogs to fall ill and die.
Beneful Dog Food
7 February 2007Rumor: Purina's Beneful brand of dog food is causing dogs to fall ill.
Sweaters for Penguins
Rumor: Wildlife organizations have issued a plea for crafters to knit sweaters for oil-soaked penguins.
Is PETA Stealing and Killing Pets?
2 February 2015Rumor holds that PETA workers are abducting family pets and euthanizing them.
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Is This Video of a ‘Gyro Drop’ Amusement Park Ride Real?
14 June 2019The "Gyro Drop" is a real amusement park ride, but a popular video of it relies on some imagination.
Did Obama Pledge ‘More Flexibility’ Toward Russia After the 2012 Election?
13 December 2016In 2012, President Obama was overheard over a hot microphone telling President Dmitri Medvedev of Russia he would have "more flexibility" to negotiate with Putin after the election.
Does This Photograph Show Two Boys — One Vaccinated, One Not — Who Were Exposed to Smallpox?
13 June 2018In the early 1900s, Allan Warner documented several cases of smallpox and the effects of vaccinations.
Will Woody Be Openly Bisexual in ‘Toy Story 4?’
3 June 2019A niche genre of 'satire' sexualizes animated characters.
Does Facebook Have ‘Shake-to-Report’ Feature That Lands Users in ‘Facebook Jail’?
14 June 2019As of late May 2019, a new Facebook feature allowing users to report technical problems by shaking their phones was being rolled out gradually to all mobile accounts.