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Claim that coffee pods are better for the environment than other brewing methods needs context
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Electric Vehicles
Some home appliances can use as much energy as electric vehicles
The most popular electric vehicles can use about as much electricity as some home appliances. Here’s how appliances and EVs compare.
Science
No, this viral TikTok video doesn’t show a UFO
A TikTok video with more than 90,000 likes has gone viral with some people wondering if it shows a UFO. It doesn’t.
Health
No, scientists didn’t warn people that eating eggs causes blood clots
An online article misrepresents a 2017 Cleveland Clinic study about a nutrient found in eggs. Here’s what the research actually says.
Food
No, scientists didn’t warn people that eating eggs causes blood clots
Scientists did not find a link between eating eggs and blood clots. An online article misrepresents a Cleveland Clinic study.
Health
Prop 65 warning label does not mean a product has been shown to cause cancer
Prop 65 labels are meant to better inform consumers that a product or place may contain certain chemicals; they don’t mean one product is a significant cancer risk.
Science
No, a study didn’t find the Earth’s inner core is reversing direction
A study suggests the Earth’s inner core, which rotates independently from Earth’s surface, slowed down — but it didn’t stop or reverse direction.
Vaccines
No, the CDC's vaccine safety director didn't admit the COVID-19 vaccine causes debilitating illnesses
The clip was from the VRBPAC January 2023 meeting and shows CDC vaccine safety director Tom Shimabukuro talking about VAERS - not illnesses caused by COVID vaccine.
Environment
Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low
A graph shared by Jordan Peterson uses unrelated data from over a century ago to cast doubt on present-day global warming.
Health
No, a government-funded food pyramid doesn’t rank Lucky Charms as healthier than steak
Joe Rogan and others shared a graph that ranks Lucky Charms as healthier than steak. But it isn’t a food pyramid endorsed by the federal government.
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.
Food
Claim that coffee pods are better for the environment than other brewing methods needs context
Zach asked VERIFY what’s more environmentally friendly — single-use coffee pods or more traditional brewing methods. The answer depends on these factors.
Electric Vehicles
Some home appliances can use as much energy as electric vehicles
The most popular electric vehicles can use about as much electricity as some home appliances. Here’s how appliances and EVs compare.
Science
No, this viral TikTok video doesn’t show a UFO
A TikTok video with more than 90,000 likes has gone viral with some people wondering if it shows a UFO. It doesn’t.
Health
No, scientists didn’t warn people that eating eggs causes blood clots
An online article misrepresents a 2017 Cleveland Clinic study about a nutrient found in eggs. Here’s what the research actually says.
Food
No, scientists didn’t warn people that eating eggs causes blood clots
Scientists did not find a link between eating eggs and blood clots. An online article misrepresents a Cleveland Clinic study.
Health
Prop 65 warning label does not mean a product has been shown to cause cancer
Prop 65 labels are meant to better inform consumers that a product or place may contain certain chemicals; they don’t mean one product is a significant cancer risk.
Science
No, a study didn’t find the Earth’s inner core is reversing direction
A study suggests the Earth’s inner core, which rotates independently from Earth’s surface, slowed down — but it didn’t stop or reverse direction.
Vaccines
No, the CDC's vaccine safety director didn't admit the COVID-19 vaccine causes debilitating illnesses
The clip was from the VRBPAC January 2023 meeting and shows CDC vaccine safety director Tom Shimabukuro talking about VAERS - not illnesses caused by COVID vaccine.
Environment
Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low
A graph shared by Jordan Peterson uses unrelated data from over a century ago to cast doubt on present-day global warming.
Health
No, a government-funded food pyramid doesn’t rank Lucky Charms as healthier than steak
Joe Rogan and others shared a graph that ranks Lucky Charms as healthier than steak. But it isn’t a food pyramid endorsed by the federal government.
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.
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