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Are Under Armour Garments Flammable?

20 June 2018 - Clothing made from certain synthetic fibers has been known to exacerbate burns, but there's no indication that Under Armour's garments do not comply with flammability regulations.

Facebook Kills ‘Trending’ Topics, Tests Breaking News Label

1 June 2018 - Facebook claims the tool is outdated and wasn't popular, and says they are testing new features, including a "breaking news" label.

Oakland Woman Calls Police on Black People Grilling ‘Illegally’ in Public Park

16 May 2018 - Michelle Snider filmed a lengthy interaction with an unnamed woman who insisted police respond to a park because black residents were barbecuing.

Is This a Velvet Cowkiller Ant?

26 April 2018 - The red velvet ant, or cowkiller ant, is a wingless wasp with an extremely painful sting.

Are Parent’s Choice Diapers Giving Babies Chemical Burns?

12 April 2018 - Parent's Choice brand diapers are the latest to be a rumored cause of purported chemical burns in small children.

Does Suave Shampoo Contain an Ingredient That Causes Hair Loss?

1 March 2018 - Social media posts inaccurately claim that the formulation of Suave Professionals brand products causes hair loss.

Was Parkland Student Chris Williams Shot While Saving Classmates?

19 February 2018 - A student did get shot while locking a door during a school shooting -- but his name is not Chris Williams, and he's not the person depicted in a viral Facebook post.

Is Costco Toilet Paper Unsafe for Plumbing Systems?

7 February 2018 - We found no evidence to suggest Costco toilet paper was any less safe for septic tanks than any other brand of bath tissue.

Is this Teenager in Danger?

25 January 2018 - A Georgia teenager's claims in a two-year-old video have long since been denied, but they continue to spread and inconvenience local police.

Did an Online Retailer Send Flowers to a Customer Whose Dogs Died?

18 December 2017 - A Facebook user shared a touching story about Chewy.com's customer service after the deaths of her sister's dogs.

Prayer Request for 30 SEALs Killed in Afghanistan

25 September 2017 - A request for prayers for the families of 30 U.S. military personnel who died when their helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan is several years old.