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Holiday
Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days
Food
No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge
U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Holiday
Verifying which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets
Much of the holiday meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
Holiday
No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy
Eating a few slices of turkey isn’t enough to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving. Instead, experts say eating a lot of carbs can help induce that post-meal nap.
Money
No, the price of a whole turkey hasn’t nearly doubled since 2019
Yes, you’re probably paying more for a turkey this year than two years ago. But headlines claiming those prices have “nearly doubled” nationwide aren’t accurate.
Money
No, the price of milk nationwide hasn’t risen by 40% in the last year
Milk prices have only increased by about 8% over the last year, not 40%, like a viral tweet claims.
Environment
Yes, cattle are the top source of methane emissions in the US
Methane is produced as a part of cattle’s digestive process, and cow burps are full of it. That’s what makes cattle a major contributor of U.S. methane emissions.
Food
Yes, climate change could impact the production of beer
Water and barley are highly subject to climate change. And that impact could alter the taste of beer and lead to higher prices.
Environment
Yes, chocolate production is a cause of deforestation
One of the climate issues being discussed at COP26 is deforestation, which has been driven in part by cocoa production.
Health
Yes, eating more fiber can help with weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight
Experts say foods that are high in fiber are good for your health, and it’s true that eating more fiber can help you lose weight and even maintain a healthy weight.
National
No, legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are not common
Experts say legitimate reports of children being harmed by contaminated Halloween candy are best understood as contemporary legends or urban myths.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are common
Experts say legitimate reports of children being harmed by contaminated Halloween candy are best understood as contemporary legends or urban myths.
Food
No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge
U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Holiday
Verifying which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets
Much of the holiday meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
Holiday
No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy
Eating a few slices of turkey isn’t enough to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving. Instead, experts say eating a lot of carbs can help induce that post-meal nap.
Money
No, the price of a whole turkey hasn’t nearly doubled since 2019
Yes, you’re probably paying more for a turkey this year than two years ago. But headlines claiming those prices have “nearly doubled” nationwide aren’t accurate.
Money
No, the price of milk nationwide hasn’t risen by 40% in the last year
Milk prices have only increased by about 8% over the last year, not 40%, like a viral tweet claims.
Environment
Yes, cattle are the top source of methane emissions in the US
Methane is produced as a part of cattle’s digestive process, and cow burps are full of it. That’s what makes cattle a major contributor of U.S. methane emissions.
Food
Yes, climate change could impact the production of beer
Water and barley are highly subject to climate change. And that impact could alter the taste of beer and lead to higher prices.
Environment
Yes, chocolate production is a cause of deforestation
One of the climate issues being discussed at COP26 is deforestation, which has been driven in part by cocoa production.
Health
Yes, eating more fiber can help with weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight
Experts say foods that are high in fiber are good for your health, and it’s true that eating more fiber can help you lose weight and even maintain a healthy weight.
National
No, legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are not common
Experts say legitimate reports of children being harmed by contaminated Halloween candy are best understood as contemporary legends or urban myths.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are common
Experts say legitimate reports of children being harmed by contaminated Halloween candy are best understood as contemporary legends or urban myths.
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