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Extreme Weather
Your homeowners insurance may cover tornado damage, but it depends on where you live
Weather
Weather-predicting Groundhog Day did not originate in America
European cultures have determined the end of winter through sunshine and animals since ancient times.
Weather
Do's and Don'ts for getting snow off your car
Each winter, people in snowy climates deal with digging out their cars. Here is what you shouldn’t do when trying to remove snow from your ride.
Science
Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole
The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to a metal pole can really happen. Your skin can get stuck, too.
Extreme Weather
Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old
A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Weather
Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old
A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Health
Shoveling snow can increase heart attack risk, especially for those with certain conditions
Snow shoveling can put strain on anyone’s heart, but people with health conditions or those who don’t exercise regularly are especially at risk of a heart attack.
Weather
Verifying what you shouldn’t do when removing snow from your car
Each winter, people in snowy climates deal with digging out their cars. Here is what you shouldn’t do when trying to remove snow from your ride.
Health
Strenuous activity like shoveling snow can increase the risk of a heart attack
Snow shoveling may place extra stress on a person’s heart, increasing the risk of a heart attack, medical experts say.
Extreme Weather
Yes, leaving faucets dripping during freezing weather can help prevent pipes from bursting
Frozen weather can cause pipes to burst, but you can reduce the likelihood of that happening by letting your faucets drip.
Money
No, closing vents in unused rooms is not a reliable way to save money on heating costs
Completely closing vents won’t net you significant savings on your heating bill, and it might even increase your energy costs instead.
Weather
Spike in ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria cases after Hurricane Ian not related to eating raw seafood
A viral post warns people to avoid eating raw sushi after Hurricane Ian. But the abnormal spike in “flesh-eating” bacteria cases is related to wound infections.
Weather
Weather-predicting Groundhog Day did not originate in America
European cultures have determined the end of winter through sunshine and animals since ancient times.
Weather
Do's and Don'ts for getting snow off your car
Each winter, people in snowy climates deal with digging out their cars. Here is what you shouldn’t do when trying to remove snow from your ride.
Science
Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole
The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to a metal pole can really happen. Your skin can get stuck, too.
Extreme Weather
Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old
A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Weather
Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old
A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Health
Shoveling snow can increase heart attack risk, especially for those with certain conditions
Snow shoveling can put strain on anyone’s heart, but people with health conditions or those who don’t exercise regularly are especially at risk of a heart attack.
Weather
Verifying what you shouldn’t do when removing snow from your car
Each winter, people in snowy climates deal with digging out their cars. Here is what you shouldn’t do when trying to remove snow from your ride.
Health
Strenuous activity like shoveling snow can increase the risk of a heart attack
Snow shoveling may place extra stress on a person’s heart, increasing the risk of a heart attack, medical experts say.
Extreme Weather
Yes, leaving faucets dripping during freezing weather can help prevent pipes from bursting
Frozen weather can cause pipes to burst, but you can reduce the likelihood of that happening by letting your faucets drip.
Money
No, closing vents in unused rooms is not a reliable way to save money on heating costs
Completely closing vents won’t net you significant savings on your heating bill, and it might even increase your energy costs instead.
Weather
Spike in ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria cases after Hurricane Ian not related to eating raw seafood
A viral post warns people to avoid eating raw sushi after Hurricane Ian. But the abnormal spike in “flesh-eating” bacteria cases is related to wound infections.
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