Dollar Store Toothpaste

Written by:

David Mikkelson

Jun 14, 2004 Some dollar stores sell expired and foreign, non-ADA-approved formulations of toothpaste.

Is Swiffer WetJet Toxic to Pets?

Written by:

David Mikkelson

May 17, 2004 An anonymous message warned of a dangerous ingredient lurking in a common household cleaning pro ...

Do Lemon Fresh Joy and Listerine Kill Mosquitoes?

Written by:

Snopes Staff

Jul 2, 2002 Lemon Fresh Joy, Listerine, and limes with cloves are all claimed as effective countermeasures f ...

Gel Candle Danger

Written by:

Barbara Mikkelson

May 31, 2001 Does using gel candles pose a significant fire risk?

Lead in Candle Wicks

Written by:

Barbara Mikkelson

May 28, 2001 Do lead candle wicks pose a household risk?

Waterproof Sunscreen and Blindness

Written by:

Barbara Mikkelson

Jul 14, 1999 Can ordinary use of waterproof sunscreen cause blindness?

Does Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in Shampoo Pose a Cancer Risk?

Written by:

David Mikkelson

Jun 10, 1999 Decades-old scarelore warns that a common shampoo ingredient 'will cause people to have cancer.'