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Environment
Yes, cayenne pepper can help keep wildlife out of your garden
Environment
VERIFYING 4 facts about cicadas and your yard
Will cicadas eat your vegetable garden or harm trees? We VERIFY what you need to know about protecting your yard as trillions of cicadas emerge throughout the U.S.
Science
No, a pink moon doesn’t actually look pink
The “pink moon” doesn’t actually look pink. It’s the nickname of the full moon that occurs every April and is named after a pink springtime flower.
Environment
No, the pink moon does not look pink
The “pink moon” doesn’t actually look pink. It’s the nickname of the full moon that occurs every April and is named after a pink springtime flower.
Environment
Yes, cicadas are safe to eat for both you and your pet
Fearless foodies, listen up: Cicadas are indeed edible, and there are recipes available online. Now whether or not you decide to indulge is up to you.
Environment
Viral video of camels being swept away is not from Dubai flooding
The viral video of camels is real but is not recent. It has been circulating since at least 2018.
Electric Vehicles
EVs do not rely on diesel generators
A post falsely claims electric cars like Tesla need three hours on a generator to go 200 miles. But EVs don’t use generators and take only minutes to charge.
Electric Vehicles
No, diesel generators for charging electric vehicles aren't popping up everywhere
A viral post claiming diesel generators for EVs are “popping up everywhere” is false. The EV charging network doesn't rely on diesel or gas generators at all.
Environment
No, this isn’t the first time since 1803 that two broods of cicadas emerged at once
Two broods of cicadas emerge together every five or six years on average, contrary to online posts claiming this hasn’t happened in 221 years.
Environment
Yes, ‘zombie cicadas’ infected by parasitic fungus are real
The telltale sign of infection in a cicada is when “the back half of their abdomen has been replaced with a yellow/white ‘plug’ of fungus,” says Dr. Brian Lovett.
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Yes, these images of lightning striking the Statue of Liberty are real
The statue’s height and copper coating make it a common target for lightning strikes.
Eclipse
Billboard falsely claims solar eclipse totality will only be visible in Ohio county
Lorain County is on the centerline, which means it will have a longer totality duration. But totality can be viewed in other places in the state and the country.
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