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.
Gas Pump Icon and Fuel Doors
Does an automobile's dashboard fuel level icon indicate which side the vehicle's gas cap is on?
Are Car Thieves Using ‘Code Grabbers’ to Steal Automobiles?
2 July 2008A 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?
23 May 2000A 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?
2 August 2011That 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?
Is Using Cruise Control on Wet Roads Dangerous?
18 November 2002Snow, ice, slush, or even rain can cause wheel-spin and loss of control, situations to which drivers must react quickly.
Cruise Control as Auto-Pilot
10 December 2000Legend 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.
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Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Marry Her Brother?
15 February 2019Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of recurrent controversies, including ones regarding her marriages and family immigration history.
Is This Rachel Chandler and President Bill Clinton on Jeffrey Epstein’s Plane?
18 July 2019The answer to "Who is Rachel Chandler?" is simpler than some think.
Did U.S. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Say ‘We Pay Soldiers Too Much’?
17 July 2019A frequent publisher of inflammatory material struck again in July 2019.
If You Used FaceApp, Do Russians Now Own All of Your Photographs?
18 July 2019Users should always consider privacy and security before uploading personal data to an app.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Say ‘White Men Should Be Put in Chains’?
19 November 2018A widely-shared meme offered a malicious quotation attributed to the Minnesota Democrat.