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No, it’s not dangerous to swim within 30 minutes of eating

Eating right before swimming is “not a contributing risk to drowning” and “can be dismissed as a myth,” the American Red Cross says.
Yes, winter gas is slightly less fuel efficient than summer gas

Federal law and seasonal temperatures dictate the type of gas we use in our vehicles during the year. Winter gas is a little less fuel efficient than summer gas.

Verifying 5 common food claims

Worried gum will stay in your stomach for years? Think you can get perfect vision if you eat enough carrots? We fact-checked five pieces of food folklore.
Viral video reversed to falsely claim Japanese fans spread trash at World Cup

A real video showing Japanese fans picking up trash at a World Cup stadium was reversed to appear as though the fans were spreading trash.
No, putting raw onions in your room or on your feet won’t cure your cold

Onions can’t absorb germs from the air or from skin. Even if they could, they wouldn’t kill pathogens or “detox” your body.

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No, it’s not dangerous to swim within 30 minutes of eating

Yes, winter gas is slightly less fuel efficient than summer gas

Verifying 5 common food claims

Viral video reversed to falsely claim Japanese fans spread trash at World Cup

No, putting raw onions in your room or on your feet won’t cure your cold

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Video claiming to be Al Jazeera report about ‘drunk Ukrainians’ at World Cup is fake

Yes, Cyber Monday got its start because people shopped online at work

Video of Elon Musk saying Twitter employees got clips of Trump saying ‘you’re fired’ is fake

Biden’s infrastructure deal doesn’t give police access to a remote ‘kill switch’ in cars

Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days

No, carrots will not improve your vision — but they are good for eye health

Yes, it's too late to get your flu shot to be effective for Thanksgiving

No evidence crypto company FTX laundered Ukraine aid money to Democrats

Yes, the Biden administration is extending the student loan payment pause

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