Will a Cell Phone Unlock Keyless Cars?
Rumor: Any cars equipped with remote keyless entry systems can be unlocked via cell phone.
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Do Cement Floors Ruin Car Batteries?
Tidbits of whispered wisdom prove popular among the less than automotively inclined.
Are Car Thieves Using ‘Code Grabbers’ to Steal Automobiles?
A warning about thieves using 'code grabbers' to record remote keyless entry signals is probably less plausible than other methods of stealing cars.
Did a Police Radar Gun Almost Cause a Missile Launch?
A classic "warning against technology" tale.
Too Many Keys Ruin Ignition
Can having too many keys hanging from your key chain ruin your car's ignition?
Does Wearing Sunglasses While Driving in the Rain Improve Vision?
That depends on what sunglasses you're wearing.
Acetone Improves Gas Mileage
Is adding acetone to gasoline in an effort to improve gas mileage a good idea?
The Bullet Fuse
Did a pair of Arkansas rednecks use a .22 caliber shell in place of a burnt-out automobile fuse?
Cruise Control as Auto-Pilot
Legend holds that an unfamiliar driver set the cruise control on his vehicle and then slipped into the backseat for a nap.
Pushed Car
A stranded motorist gets more than he bargained for when he asks for help push starting his car.
Purse Hung on Choke
Was a car's bad performance caused by the driver's hanging her purse on the choke lever?
Ice Cream Cone Car
The flavor of ice cream being transported affect a car's performance.
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Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Is a ‘Mars Spectacular’ Coming Soon?
The planet Mars will not be making a once-in-our-lifetimes, remarkably close approach to Earth on August 27.
Does a Photograph Show Jerry Falwell, Jr. with His Pants Unzipped?
Falwell said the picture was intended to be a joke.
Poppy Troll Doll Pulled After Child-Grooming Complaints
Hasbro announced it was pulling a Troll doll from store shelves after social media users complained about the placement of a button on the doll's bottom.
Did Cocaine Users Cause McDonald’s to Replace Their Coffee Spoons?
Businesses are not well served when their products are associated with illegal activities.