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How to safely watch the total solar eclipse: 4 Fast Facts
Fast Facts
Leap day: 3 VERIFIED facts you may not know about Feb. 29
Leap day falls on Feb. 29, 2024. We VERIFY why it usually comes around every four years and if it is known in some places as “Bachelor’s Day.”
Money
Temu online store: 3 VERIFIED facts
Temu is a discount online retailer with one of the most popular mobile apps. But posts online say people should avoid using the store. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Food
5 Super Bowl food safety Fast Facts
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the top food events of the year — but a lot of those snacks could make you sick if you’re not careful. Here are 5 tips to keep you safe.
Elections
Caucuses and Primaries: 5 Fast Facts
Presidential primaries and caucuses don’t work like general elections. We VERIFY the key differences.
Extreme Weather
Winter driving safety: 5 Fast Facts
What should you do if your car starts to skid? Should you use sand or kitty litter to create traction? Here are five VERIFIED winter driving safety tips.
Health
Have a cough that won’t go away? Here’s what we can VERIFY
Are you suffering from a cough that’s been hanging on for weeks? Here’s what we can VERIFY about what causes a lingering cough and when to see a doctor.
Did You Know
Yes, a heavy keychain can damage your ignition over time.
Several social media posts claim having a heavy keychain can damage your car’s ignition. A VERIFY reader reached out to our team to ask if this is true.
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
How the flu spreads and treatments that work: 5 Fast Facts
When do flu symptoms usually start after exposure to the virus? How long are you contagious? Here are five VERIFIED facts about flu transmission and treatment.
Technology
Yes, you can prevent Google from deleting your inactive accounts
Google plans to start deleting certain inactive accounts in December 2023. Here’s how to keep your account and protect your data.
Holiday
Jack-o'-lanterns and spooky movies: 3 Fast Facts about Halloween
We VERIFY spooky facts about the origin of jack-o’-lanterns and the making of two popular Halloween movies.
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