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Science
No, solar flares do not affect human health
Health
No, cold or rainy weather cannot make you sick
It’s a myth that cold or rainy weather can cause a cold. Instead, colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by more than 200 different viruses.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if cold or rainy weather can make you sick
It’s a myth that cold or rainy weather can cause a cold. Instead, colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by more than 200 different viruses.
Weather
No, it cannot be too cold to snow
Snowfall is less likely, but still possible, in extremely cold conditions.
Extreme Weather
No, surveys don’t indicate the Kentucky tornado had the longest path ever
Officially, the longest tornado path ever was a 219-mile path through three states in 1925. Surveys say the Kentucky tornado’s path in December was 167 miles long.
Extreme Weather
Yes, it’s rare for a severe tornado outbreak to take place in December
Tornadoes as catastrophic as those that hit Kentucky on Dec. 10, 2021 rarely occur during colder months such as December.
Environment
Then-and-now photos of Arctic are real
The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
Weather
No, the volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands will not cause a ‘mega tsunami’ as conspiracy theorists suggest
Experts say the theory that the Cumbre Vieja volcano could collapse and cause a mega tsunami “doesn’t carry water.”
Extreme Weather
Experts say the theory that the Cumbre Vieja volcano could collapse and cause a mega tsunami “doesn’t carry water.”
The volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands will not cause a ‘mega tsunami’ as conspiracy theorists suggest
Environment
VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims about the fall season
Autumn is here and the VERIFY team is answering a few questions about the fall season.
Food
Yes, the sky appears more blue in the fall, fall colors are affected by climate change, and some PSLs have pumpkin, but pumpkin spice blend does not.
It's officially fall and we're here to explain some claims about autumn foliage, blue skies, and pumpkin (or lack thereof).
Extreme Weather
Yes, rare extreme weather events are happening more frequently
Major hurricanes and extreme rainfalls, floods and heat have been more common in the past decade.
Health
No, cold or rainy weather cannot make you sick
It’s a myth that cold or rainy weather can cause a cold. Instead, colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by more than 200 different viruses.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if cold or rainy weather can make you sick
It’s a myth that cold or rainy weather can cause a cold. Instead, colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by more than 200 different viruses.
Weather
No, it cannot be too cold to snow
Snowfall is less likely, but still possible, in extremely cold conditions.
Extreme Weather
No, surveys don’t indicate the Kentucky tornado had the longest path ever
Officially, the longest tornado path ever was a 219-mile path through three states in 1925. Surveys say the Kentucky tornado’s path in December was 167 miles long.
Extreme Weather
Yes, it’s rare for a severe tornado outbreak to take place in December
Tornadoes as catastrophic as those that hit Kentucky on Dec. 10, 2021 rarely occur during colder months such as December.
Environment
Then-and-now photos of Arctic are real
The historical photo was taken in 1928 from Svalbard, between Norway and the North Pole. The newer photo was taken in 2002.
Weather
No, the volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands will not cause a ‘mega tsunami’ as conspiracy theorists suggest
Experts say the theory that the Cumbre Vieja volcano could collapse and cause a mega tsunami “doesn’t carry water.”
Extreme Weather
Experts say the theory that the Cumbre Vieja volcano could collapse and cause a mega tsunami “doesn’t carry water.”
The volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands will not cause a ‘mega tsunami’ as conspiracy theorists suggest
Environment
VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims about the fall season
Autumn is here and the VERIFY team is answering a few questions about the fall season.
Food
Yes, the sky appears more blue in the fall, fall colors are affected by climate change, and some PSLs have pumpkin, but pumpkin spice blend does not.
It's officially fall and we're here to explain some claims about autumn foliage, blue skies, and pumpkin (or lack thereof).
Extreme Weather
Yes, rare extreme weather events are happening more frequently
Major hurricanes and extreme rainfalls, floods and heat have been more common in the past decade.
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