Do You Know the Danger of Turning on the A/C After Starting the Engine?
Contrary to online scarelore, automobile components do not emit dangerous levels of cancer-causing benzene fumes.
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Vaping Causes ‘Popcorn Lung’?
Disreputable viral web sites matched an unrelated photograph with claims that a study had linked e-cigarettes with popcorn lung.
Lead in Flint Bottled Water
Videos of home testing of bottled water handed out in Flint do not demonstrate the existence of dangerous levels of lead.
Dryer Sheets Full of Toxic Chemicals?
Multiple "natural wellness" blogs claimed that dryer sheets posed health risks.
Wax on Apples Causes Cancer?
Wax on apples is not a little-known secret uncovered by a YouTube user, and the substance used is safe to eat.
Sanitary Pad Warning
Did wearing certain types of sanitary pads cause uterine and bladder cancer that has resulted in the death of 56 girls?
Dangerous Lead in Lipstick?
Do several major brands of lipstick contain dangerous levels of lead that can be detected with a gold ring?
Is Aspartame Responsible for ‘An Epidemic of Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus’?
Reports of the ingestion of aspartame in patients who later have suffered multiple sclerosis or systemic lupus is obviously not scientifically sustainable evidence.
Do Huggies Disposable Diapers Cause Chemical Burns?
Assuming a connection between severe diaper rash and brand-related chemical burns may be misplaced.
Keurig Coffee Maker Mold Warning
Rumors claim Keurig brand coffee makers health risks because they're prone to the growth of mold, bacteria, and algae.
Nuby Pacifier Recall
Rumor: Nuby brand pacifiers are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard to babies.
Microwaving Plastic Releases Cancer-Causing Agents
Does microwaving foods in plastic containers release cancer-causing agents into the foods?
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Were Will and Jaden Smith Killed in a Car Crash?
Fake death notices are often spread for malicious purposes.
Did Michael Vick Say ‘I Killed All Of Them’ Dogs?
The former NFL star was convicted of running a dog fighting ring in 2007.
No, ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Is Not Dead
Highly dubious websites posted false and distasteful articles that prompted unwarranted concern among the reality TV star's many fans.
Did President Trump Decry Babies Being ‘Born in the Ninth Month’?
The president apparently misspoke while delivering remarks to the 45th March for Life in Washington.
Did Jimmy Stewart Suffer PTSD from World War II Bombing Missions?
A viral Facebook post appears to have been inspired by a 2016 book about the Hollywood icon's wartime military service.