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Sports
Yes, it’s against MLB’s rules to put Spider Tack on a baseball
Government
No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'
The Senate wants to give NASA additional money to maintain goals for a program that relies on private companies. Blue Origin is just one of those companies.
Pop Culture
Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse
Bonnie Tyler’s song reaches its peak in online interest during the actual times the eclipse is visible.
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.
Food
Yes, the airplane environment is why food isn't as good, although it's not just because of our senses
A combination of a poor setting for a meal and an environment that dulls the senses is what leads to airplane food being the butt of sitcom jokes.
Science
Yes, bodiless ‘zombie cicadas’ infected by fungus are real
“These cicadas have telltale signs of infection: the back half of their abdomen has been replaced with a yellow/white ‘plug’ of fungus,” says Dr. Brian Lovett.
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.
Vaccine
No, obesity did not reduce the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trials
The vaccines authorized in the U.S. had similar efficacy for people with and without obesity during clinical trials, although further studies are limited.
Coronavirus
No, the U.S. doesn’t need to vaccinate 100% of population to reach herd immunity
The U.S. doesn’t need to vaccinate everyone to reach herd immunity, but herd immunity could still be a hard goal to meet with current vaccination rates.
Technology
Yes, satellites are making it more difficult for astronomers to observe space
While satellites could provide accessible high-speed internet to communities across the globe, they also make it harder for people on Earth to explore the night sky.
Coronavirus
Study on mask ineffectiveness is not a ‘Stanford study’ and lacks credibility
Beyond misrepresenting the author’s affiliation, the paper published to a journal for “radical new ideas and speculation” misrepresents its citations.
Government
No, the U.S. Senate isn’t trying to give Blue Origin a 'bailout'
The Senate wants to give NASA additional money to maintain goals for a program that relies on private companies. Blue Origin is just one of those companies.
Pop Culture
Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse
Bonnie Tyler’s song reaches its peak in online interest during the actual times the eclipse is visible.
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.
Food
Yes, the airplane environment is why food isn't as good, although it's not just because of our senses
A combination of a poor setting for a meal and an environment that dulls the senses is what leads to airplane food being the butt of sitcom jokes.
Science
Yes, bodiless ‘zombie cicadas’ infected by fungus are real
“These cicadas have telltale signs of infection: the back half of their abdomen has been replaced with a yellow/white ‘plug’ of fungus,” says Dr. Brian Lovett.
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.
Vaccine
No, obesity did not reduce the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trials
The vaccines authorized in the U.S. had similar efficacy for people with and without obesity during clinical trials, although further studies are limited.
Coronavirus
No, the U.S. doesn’t need to vaccinate 100% of population to reach herd immunity
The U.S. doesn’t need to vaccinate everyone to reach herd immunity, but herd immunity could still be a hard goal to meet with current vaccination rates.
Technology
Yes, satellites are making it more difficult for astronomers to observe space
While satellites could provide accessible high-speed internet to communities across the globe, they also make it harder for people on Earth to explore the night sky.
Coronavirus
Study on mask ineffectiveness is not a ‘Stanford study’ and lacks credibility
Beyond misrepresenting the author’s affiliation, the paper published to a journal for “radical new ideas and speculation” misrepresents its citations.
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