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Yes, genetically modified mosquitoes do exist, but they don’t bite and aren’t harmful to humans
Oxitec says its genetically modified mosquitoes are safe for humans and the environments in which they're being released.
Science
No, Branson, Bezos and their crews aren’t the first space tourists in history
While experts say the flights by Branson and Bezos are ushering in a new era of space tourism, the billionaires are not the first space tourists.
Weather
Yes, extreme heat influenced by climate change is killing sea life
The heat dome in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia is the latest example of an extreme heat event leading to the deaths of marine animals.
Weather
Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool
Emergency management agencies specifically recommend using aluminum foil-covered cardboard that goes between windows and drapes.
Coronavirus
No, studies do not show the COVID-19 vaccine causes fertility issues in men
Online users have posted that the COVID-19 vaccine could cause sterility in men, despite a recent study stating there isn’t evidence to support the claims.
Weather
Yes, your ceiling fan should spin counterclockwise if you want to feel cooler
With summer in full swing, spinning your ceiling fan in the right direction can help you feel cooler and potentially save you money.
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.
Sports
Yes, it’s against MLB’s rules to put Spider Tack on a baseball
Pitchers aren’t allowed to put any foreign substance directly on the baseball and rosin is the only substance they can put on their hand.
Science
Cicada fast facts: What's true and false about Brood X
Brood X cicadas are starting to emerge across the East Coast after 17 years underground.
Coronavirus
No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain a magnetic microchip
Viral videos claim to show a magnet sticks to skin near the COVID-19 vaccine administration site as proof a microchip was implanted.
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.
Science
Yes, genetically modified mosquitoes do exist, but they don’t bite and aren’t harmful to humans
Oxitec says its genetically modified mosquitoes are safe for humans and the environments in which they're being released.
Science
No, Branson, Bezos and their crews aren’t the first space tourists in history
While experts say the flights by Branson and Bezos are ushering in a new era of space tourism, the billionaires are not the first space tourists.
Weather
Yes, extreme heat influenced by climate change is killing sea life
The heat dome in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia is the latest example of an extreme heat event leading to the deaths of marine animals.
Weather
Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool
Emergency management agencies specifically recommend using aluminum foil-covered cardboard that goes between windows and drapes.
Coronavirus
No, studies do not show the COVID-19 vaccine causes fertility issues in men
Online users have posted that the COVID-19 vaccine could cause sterility in men, despite a recent study stating there isn’t evidence to support the claims.
Weather
Yes, your ceiling fan should spin counterclockwise if you want to feel cooler
With summer in full swing, spinning your ceiling fan in the right direction can help you feel cooler and potentially save you money.
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.
Sports
Yes, it’s against MLB’s rules to put Spider Tack on a baseball
Pitchers aren’t allowed to put any foreign substance directly on the baseball and rosin is the only substance they can put on their hand.
Science
Cicada fast facts: What's true and false about Brood X
Brood X cicadas are starting to emerge across the East Coast after 17 years underground.
Coronavirus
No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain a magnetic microchip
Viral videos claim to show a magnet sticks to skin near the COVID-19 vaccine administration site as proof a microchip was implanted.
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.
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