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.
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?
A Tattoo Ink Recall Is Underway?
Rumor: White and Blue Lion tattoo ink is under national recall due to bacterial contamination.
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Is Moderna Tied to Fauci, Gates, Soros, and Epstein?
A spoof omnibus conspiracy theory linked a company developing a potential COVID-19 vaccine to several prominent figures.
Did Obituary Blame Trump for Man’s COVID-19 Death?
An emotional obituary for David W. Nagy condemned all who have failed to heed the advice of medical professionals during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Who Are ‘America’s Frontline Doctors’ and Dr. Stella Immanuel?
Thousands of readers inquired about people featured in a viral video pulled by social media companies for pushing COVID-19 misinformation in July 2020.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Was Tom Hanks Arrested in Australia and Fitted with an Ankle Bracelet?
The actor is one of several celebrities who have become the target of bizarre conspiracy theories about "elite pedophile sex trafficking rings."