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Food
Swallowing gum does not mean it will stay in your stomach for 7 years
Food
Raw onions do not a cure if you put them on your feet or in a room
Onions can’t absorb germs from the air or from skin. Even if they could, they wouldn’t kill pathogens or “detox” your body.
Economy
Yes, Cyber Monday did get its start because people were shopping online at work
Cyber Monday did get its start because people shopped online while at work. Retailers saw the day as an opportunity to entice more people to shop online.
Technology
Police will not have remote access to your car with a 'kill switch' under Biden's bill
Biden’s infrastructure deal requires drunk driving prevention technology in new cars, but police won’t have remote access to a “kill switch.”
Food
No, carrots will not improve your eyesight – but they are good for eye health
Carrots are high in beta-carotene, which is good for eye health. But they won’t do anything for your vision if you don’t have a vitamin A deficiency.
Scams
Scammers are sending Amazon job offers over social media
Scammers are messaging groups of 50 strangers on Twitter and other platforms offering fake jobs they claim could pay $200 for one hour of remote work.
Food
No, the vitamins and nutrients in potatoes and apples aren’t all in the skin
Much of the fiber in apples and potatoes are found in the skin, but the majority of other vitamins and minerals can be found in the flesh.
Elections
Candidates can still win after conceding an election
Candidate concessions aren’t legally binding and don’t impact the official vote count.
Elections
Yes, candidates can still win after conceding an election
Candidate concessions aren’t legally binding and don’t impact the official vote count.
Donald Trump
Some things need to be considered before applying the 14th Amendment to President Trump
A House Democrat says the 14th Amendment bars Trump from becoming president again, if elected. But law experts say there are three key points to answer first.
Technology
Explaining the bot-like behavior surrounding the Arizona governor’s race
Bots are typically automated “users” that are created to mimic human behavior, and are most prevalent on Twitter.
Holiday
Turkey prices were up 17% in October, but Thanksgiving shoppers will likely see discounts
Thanksgiving turkey prices are up in 2022 due to inflation and multiple bird flu outbreaks, but claims that prices rose 17% need context.
Food
Raw onions do not a cure if you put them on your feet or in a room
Onions can’t absorb germs from the air or from skin. Even if they could, they wouldn’t kill pathogens or “detox” your body.
Economy
Yes, Cyber Monday did get its start because people were shopping online at work
Cyber Monday did get its start because people shopped online while at work. Retailers saw the day as an opportunity to entice more people to shop online.
Technology
Police will not have remote access to your car with a 'kill switch' under Biden's bill
Biden’s infrastructure deal requires drunk driving prevention technology in new cars, but police won’t have remote access to a “kill switch.”
Food
No, carrots will not improve your eyesight – but they are good for eye health
Carrots are high in beta-carotene, which is good for eye health. But they won’t do anything for your vision if you don’t have a vitamin A deficiency.
Scams
Scammers are sending Amazon job offers over social media
Scammers are messaging groups of 50 strangers on Twitter and other platforms offering fake jobs they claim could pay $200 for one hour of remote work.
Food
No, the vitamins and nutrients in potatoes and apples aren’t all in the skin
Much of the fiber in apples and potatoes are found in the skin, but the majority of other vitamins and minerals can be found in the flesh.
Elections
Candidates can still win after conceding an election
Candidate concessions aren’t legally binding and don’t impact the official vote count.
Elections
Yes, candidates can still win after conceding an election
Candidate concessions aren’t legally binding and don’t impact the official vote count.
Donald Trump
Some things need to be considered before applying the 14th Amendment to President Trump
A House Democrat says the 14th Amendment bars Trump from becoming president again, if elected. But law experts say there are three key points to answer first.
Technology
Explaining the bot-like behavior surrounding the Arizona governor’s race
Bots are typically automated “users” that are created to mimic human behavior, and are most prevalent on Twitter.
Holiday
Turkey prices were up 17% in October, but Thanksgiving shoppers will likely see discounts
Thanksgiving turkey prices are up in 2022 due to inflation and multiple bird flu outbreaks, but claims that prices rose 17% need context.
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