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Do not plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips
Health
Debunking 3 common cold myths
Despite popular belief, cold or rainy weather cannot make a person sick. VERIFY asked the experts to weigh in on this old wives’ tale, and more common cold myths.
Health
No, taking vitamin C at the first sign of illness won’t help fight a cold
Studies have shown loading up on vitamin C doesn’t prevent illness for most people. We VERIFY the real effects of the popular supplement.
Winter Guide
Yes, tire pressure does drop when the weather gets colder
If you’ve noticed your car has a deflated tire or even a tire pressure warning light on a cold morning, then you can curse physics before adding air to your tires.
Winter Guide
No, drinking alcohol doesn’t help you stay warm in cold weather
Contrary to popular belief, drinking an alcoholic beverage doesn’t help keep you warm in the cold. It actually cools you down instead.
Pets
Dog winter safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet
Worried about keeping your dog safe in freezing weather? We VERIFY answers to common questions about dogs in ice and snow.
Weather
Yes, warming up your car before driving in cold weather can damage the engine over time
Excessive idling can cause engine damage, and experts agree that modern gas-powered engines don’t need to warm up to run effectively.
Health
Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze
“It does not take ingesting more than a few laps of ethylene glycol to potentially be fatal to cats and small dogs,” VCA Animal Hospitals says.
Scams
Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Holiday
No, Coca-Cola did not invent the modern image of Santa Claus
While Coca-Cola helped popularize today’s image, its version of Santa Claus drew inspiration from an 1822 poem and earlier Santa depictions.
Fast Facts
What’s a bomb cyclone? 4 Fast Facts about the winter storm
VERIFY is answering four top questions about bomb cyclones, including how the storms form and why they differ from hurricanes.
Travel
Yes, you can bring homemade Christmas foods on a plane
If you are traveling with food items for Christmas, here is what the TSA says you can bring in a carry-on and what needs to be in a checked bag.
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