All posts tagged "Warnings"

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Are Plastic Water Bottles Dangerous

    Is it unsafe to drink from plastic water bottles, particularly those which have been frozen or left in a hot car?

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Does Mountain Dew Contain a Dangerous Toxin?

    Does Mountain Dew contain a dangerous toxin which is banned in many countries? Today we provide multiple opinions from various experts on the subject.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Fake Warning: Fetal Ink Syndrome

    A warning on social media claims that mothers who get tattoos have increased birth defects due to “fetal ink syndrome.”

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Dog Fighting Theft Ring: Real or Hoax?

    A warning circulating online states that an organized gang is tagging houses and stealing dogs for use in dog fighting. Today we’ll look at this claim a little closer.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Burundanga Business Card Attack

    An email and subsequent Facebook post claims that women are being given business cards laced with a drug called Burundanga in order to assault and rob them. Today we’ll take a look at this warning a little closer.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Do Pringles Cause Cancer?

    It has been claimed that Pringles potato chips are loaded with a cancer-causing chemical called acrylamide. Today we take a closer look at this claim.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    The Johns Hopkins Cancer Hoax Warning

    A message claiming to be from Johns Hopkins tells of alternative ways to fight cancer. Is this information real?

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Peeling Back Rumors on Onions, Bacteria, and Dogs

    Today we examine online rumors which claim that onions can absorb germs, leftover onions are dangerous, and onions are toxic to dogs. Is this true or false?