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No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked

National

No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked

Food

No, pumpkin spice doesn't actually contain pumpkin

One of the most popular seasonal ingredients doesn't actually contain pumpkin. VERIFY talked to experts about the history of pumpkin spice.
Health

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

Advice given in an episode of “The Office” is accurate. Administering CPR at the same beat as the hit song by The Bee Gees could help save a life.
Coronavirus

‘I Am Legend’ screenwriter addresses false claims that COVID-19 vaccine could turn people into zombies

Akiva Goldman, a screenwriter who helped create the 2007 film “I Am Legend” went on Twitter to confirm the film is fiction.
Health

No, there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to personal hygiene

Coming into contact with multiple people, places and things necessitate more frequent bathing, according to board-certified dermatologists.
Money

No, people cannot legally buy planets, despite celebrity’s claim

Although Grimes claimed rapper Lil Uzi Vert was the first human to legally own a planet, his ownership is unlikely to be legally recognized by any government.
Sports

No, Babe Ruth was not the last two-way baseball player to have a season like Shohei Ohtani

Several baseball players from the Negro Leagues regularly pitched and hit in the same season nearly 100 years ago.
Health

Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test

Several government agencies have recognized that the consumption of poppy seeds could lead to urine samples that result in a positive drug test.
National

VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

With LGBTQ+ celebrations happening across the country this month, the VERIFY team looked into how and why June became Pride Month.
Pop Culture

No, putting sugar into the gas tank does not ruin a car’s engine

During the days-long shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, some people vented their frustration by suggesting people fill gas tanks with sugar.
Pop Culture

No, bets on Medina Spirit will not change if Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified

Although Medina Spirit may lose the title of Kentucky Derby winner, those who bet on the horse will keep their winnings even if he’s disqualified.
Vaccine

Young, healthy adults should get a COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts say

In a recent episode of his popular podcast, comedian Joe Rogan said he would not advise a healthy 21-year-old to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Día de los Muertos event honors Iowans lost to domestic violence

Pedestrian killed on I-35 identified, crash details revealed

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Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked

No, pumpkin spice doesn't actually contain pumpkin

Yes, CPR should be performed at the same tempo as the disco song ‘Stayin’ Alive’

‘I Am Legend’ screenwriter addresses false claims that COVID-19 vaccine could turn people into zombies

No, there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to personal hygiene

No, people cannot legally buy planets, despite celebrity’s claim

No, Babe Ruth was not the last two-way baseball player to have a season like Shohei Ohtani

Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test

VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

No, putting sugar into the gas tank does not ruin a car’s engine

No, bets on Medina Spirit will not change if Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified

Young, healthy adults should get a COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts say

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