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Pets
Dog winter safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet
Weather
Do not plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips
If you’re using a space heater to stay warm, plug it directly into a wall outlet. Extension cords or power strips can overheat, and potentially start a fire.
Weather
VERIFYING 5 claims about staying warm and protecting your home from the cold
VERIFY looked into five common claims about staying warm and protecting your home against freezing temperatures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Holiday
Reindeer roundup: 3 VERIFIED facts about the animals that inspired Santa's sleigh team
Can reindeer noses really turn red? We VERIFY myths and facts about the animals.
Holiday
Yes, artificial Christmas trees can trigger allergies
Artificial trees can gather dust, mold spores and other allergens. This can trigger an allergic reaction that’s sometimes called “Christmas tree syndrome."
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.
Holiday
VERIFYING what kinds of gifts postal carriers can accept
Postal workers can’t accept cash or checks, but they are legally allowed to accept some other gifts. Here’s what gift-givers should know.
Holiday
Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze
Some snow globes contain ethylene glycol, which is the main chemical used in some types of antifreeze. It’s dangerous for both pets and children to swallow.
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