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?
Rumor: Storing a car battery on a concrete floor will drain the battery and ruin it.
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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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.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
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.
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.
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.