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Vaccine

No, the COVID-19 vaccine can’t make people magnetic

Claims that the COVID-19 vaccine is causing people to become magnetic are still circulating, but they are false.
Money

No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals

It actually spends 75% of its budget on its programs, 44% of which is dedicated to “shelter and veterinary services.”

Money

Yes, eligible parents will be able to get the increased child tax credit for children born in 2021

The IRS says it has started sending out letters to people who may be eligible for advance monthly child tax payments.
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.
Technology

Yes, China does have a ban in country on virtual currencies

China has cracked down on virtual currencies by barring institutions from providing services using crypto, but this isn’t new. China first banned bitcoin in 2013.

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VERIFY

No, the COVID-19 vaccine can’t make people magnetic

No, the ASPCA does not spend just 3% of its budget on animals

Yes, eligible parents will be able to get the increased child tax credit for children born in 2021

Yes, there is a spike in interest in 1983 song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' whenever there’s a solar eclipse

Yes, China does have a ban in country on virtual currencies

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