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An ad says, "Seniors May Qualify For $900 to Cover Groceries Thanks to the "Healthy Allowance" Program." The ad says "Misleading" over it.

No, Standard Medicare Doesn't Cover 'Grocery Benefit Programs'

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Mar 26, 2023 Watch out for ads claiming you get hundreds of dollars in groceries a month.
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vintage ads and recipes tout 7-up and milk as a family favorite

Is This Vintage '7-Up and Milk' Promotion Real?

Written by:
David Emery
Mar 6, 2023 Tastes change, what can we say?
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A rumor said that the US government was pushing a new food pyramid that claimed Lucky Charms was healthier than steak or ground beef.

About That 'Lucky Charms Are Healthier than Steak' Food Pyramid

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jan 16, 2023 We looked for the truth behind claims that the U.S. government funded a new "food pyramid" chart ...
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Old roast turkey recipe calls for stuffing made with unpopped popcorn and is ready when the popcorn blows the ass off the turkey.

Is This Popcorn Turkey Stuffing Recipe Real?

Written by:
David Emery
Nov 13, 2022 We've seen bad Thanksgiving turkey recipes in our time, but this one really, really blows.
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Eating dude food conjures not just manliness, however. There’s patriotism, too.

'Dude Food' is Patriotic? This Historian Doesn't Think So

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The Conversation
Oct 6, 2022 The celebration of generous portions, meat and fat as masculine and patriotic would have been al ...
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Two young Jewish girls (females age 07 and 11) baking challah bread in home kitchen for Sabbath Jewish holiday dinner.

Historian: Cookbooks Play an Influential Role in How Jews Mark Rosh Hashana

Written by:
katrinaaman
Sep 26, 2022 The recipes have shaped the foods that American Jews have eaten, guiding what scholars call “ver ...
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Does the club in club sandwich stand for chicken lettuce under bacon?

Does 'Club' in 'Club Sandwich' Stand for 'Chicken Lettuce Under Bacon'?

Written by:
David Emery
Sep 2, 2022 The ever-popular club sandwich dates back at least to the late 1800s, which is more than can be ...
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Food, Bread

Do Canadians Buy Loose Peanut Butter in Plastic Wrap Packaging?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jul 20, 2021 PB&J does not stand for peanut butter and jars.
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Did the Soviet Union Require “Shopper ID” Cards for Buying Groceries?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Aug 7, 2018 During the tumultuous collapse of the Soviet Union, some Russian cities did require “buyer’s car ...
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Various bowls of breakfast cereals against a white background.

Is There a New 'Lucky Charms Frosted Flakes' Mashup Cereal?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 3, 2018 General Mills will be selling a new Lucky Charms cereal that incorporates glazed cornflakes.
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Do 'Cook-In Bags' Contain Fumes Toxic To Birds?

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Dec 21, 2017 Posts claiming that using cooking bags had led to the deaths of pet birds have caused concern am ...
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Walmart storefront

Does a Video Show Needlessly Wasted Food at an Ohio Walmart?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Nov 13, 2017 A misleading viral video that purports to show wasted food at a store in Celina, Ohio in fact sh ...
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Did Frito-Lay Issue a Product Recall Due to Salmonella Fears?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jun 12, 2017 An April 2017 recall of Frito-Lay jalapeno-flavored products was reported as new in July and Aug ...
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Portland Burrito Shop Closes After Allegations of Cultural Appropriation

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
May 26, 2017 Controversy surrounds the closure of Kook's Burritos, a pop-up Mexican food truck run by two Ang ...
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Photomanipulated image of blue strawberries

Are Blue Strawberries Real?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 8, 2017 Images that purport to show "blue strawberries" were digitally manipulated.
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Can a Chemical in Spicy Peppers Help Cure Breast Cancer?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jan 20, 2017 Capsaicin does have cancer fighting properties in the lab, but its use as an anti-cancer therapy ...
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Did the Soviet Union Ban Microwaves Due to Health Concerns?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jan 17, 2017 This claim has its roots in an unsourced article from a man who likely does not exist, and whose ...
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Wheaties Cereal Sticks to Magnets Because It Contains Iron?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 5, 2017 Wheaties and other breakfast foods are fortified with iron, which reacts to magnets.
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McDonald's Creates Nutella Burger

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Dec 13, 2016 The fast food chain McDonald's has a new Nutella-filled pastry, but it's available only in Italy.
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'Cooking with Semen' Class to Open in London ... Maybe

Written by:
David Emery
Oct 24, 2016 A London events booking company will offer a "BYOS" (Bring Your Own Semen) culinary class if, an ...
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No, Vaccines Aren't Linked to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome
A Facebook hoax claimed that to regain friends in your news feed and get rid of ads, copy and paste some text into a post to upgrade the system, then say hello new and old friends.

Facebook Hoax Promises Way 'To Regain Friends and Get Rid of Ads'

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