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 2008 A warning about thieves using 'code grabbers' to record remote keyless entry signals is probably less plausible than other methods of stealing cars.
Police Radar Prompts Missile
Did a hand-held police radar unit almost cause the launching of a missile?
Too Many Keys Ruin Ignition
Can having too many keys hanging from your key chain ruin your car's ignition?
Sunglasses in the Rain
Does wearing sunglasses while driving in the rain improve vision?
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 2002 Snow, 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 2000 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.
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Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
27 February 2014 A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.
Was WWE Wrestler Ric Flair Declared Brain Dead?
17 May 2019 A number of rumors were circulated in May 2019 after the retired wrestler was hospitalized.
Is This a Photograph of a 12-Week Fetus?
10 November 2013 An image many have viewed as a photograph of first trimester fetus is actually a picture of a hand-painted resin doll crafted by an artist.
Did Joe Biden Once Say That Roe v. Wade “Went Too Far”?
17 May 2019 The origin of this claim was an interview conducted with then-Senator Biden in 1974.
Does an Ohio Anti-Abortion Bill Ban Birth Control?
17 May 2019 HB 182 would limit access to, but not criminalize use of, certain types of birth control.