Do You Know the Danger of Turning on the A/C After Starting the Engine?
8 June 2009 Contrary to online scarelore, automobile components do not emit dangerous levels of cancer-causing benzene fumes.
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Vaping Causes ‘Popcorn Lung’?
8 August 2016 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
25 May 2016 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?
14 May 2016 Multiple "natural wellness" blogs claimed that dryer sheets posed health risks.
Wax on Apples Causes Cancer?
3 May 2016 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
25 September 2013 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?
28 July 2003 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’?
1 February 1999 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?
6 November 2013 Assuming a connection between severe diaper rash and brand-related chemical burns may be misplaced.
Keurig Coffee Maker Mold Warning
21 November 2014 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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Was Rapper XXXTentacion Found Alive?
15 April 2019 Is a reverse death hoax even more callous than a death hoax?
Did President Trump Say ‘This is the End of My Presidency. I’m F*cked’ After Mueller’s Appointment?
19 April 2019 According to the Mueller Report, U.S. President Donald Trump was less than enthused about the appointment of the special counsel.
Are These Images from the Live Action ‘Lilo and Stitch’ Remake?
16 April 2019 This concept art could earn "Lilo and Stitch" a not-so-Disney G-rating.
Did an Ohio State Rep. Propose Exempting African-American Women From Abortion Restrictions?
19 April 2019 State Rep. Janine Boyd garnered national attention for an amendment she proposed to the state's controversial "fetal heartbeat" law.
Is This 450-Pound Dog Real?
1 April 2019 And who is walking whom in this relationship?