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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Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.