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Claim that Santa’s reindeer are all female needs context
Reindeer lose their antlers every year. Males typically shed them every year before Christmas unless they’re castrated. Pregnant females lose them in the spring. → Read More
Yes, there is a Santa shortage for the 2021 Christmas season
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the demand for Santa appearances this year, and the number of Santas available. → Read More
No, volcanoes are not responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than humans
Since Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano began erupting, claims have popped up that more carbon dioxide is emitted from volcanoes than from human activities. That’s false. → Read More
Yes, businesses can be fined for not complying with the Biden administration’s vaccinate-or-test mandate
President Joe Biden’s administration set a January 4 deadline for its vaccinate-or-test mandate for larger businesses. OSHA can fine companies that don't comply. → Read More
No, daylight saving time does not significantly save electricity in the US
Does daylight saving time save electricity? Studies have found the clock change has led to little, if any, reduction in electricity use. → Read More
No, booster shots are not an indication that a vaccine is ineffective
Booster shots aren’t only recommended for the COVID-19 vaccines. Boosters are recommended for the Tdap vaccine. And revaccination is advised for others. → Read More
No, President Biden can’t fire the US postmaster general
Some of the changes Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has implemented at USPS have been met with criticism. But President Joe Biden can’t fire him. → Read More
No, countries that observe daylight saving time don’t all change their clocks at the same time
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on November 7 in the U.S. But it ends at a different time for many other countries. → Read More
Manipulated quote attributed to Alec Baldwin before fatal prop gun shooting is fake
Following news that Baldwin fired a prop gun that resulted in one person dying and another being injured, a fake quote attributed to the actor circulated online. → Read More
No, the number of conservatorships in the US is not tracked
Britney Spears’ case has brought new attention to conservatorships -- a legal arrangement that affects many people but is not tracked at a national level. → Read More
No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults
Pfizer said children would receive smaller doses than adults. The company’s trial data still has to be approved by the FDA. → Read More
No, there is not a coin shortage in the US but there is a circulation problem
If you have trouble getting change, the U.S. Coin Task Force and Federal Reserve said it’s a circulation issue – caused in part by people leaving change at home. → Read More
Yes, fans can be required to wear masks at sporting events
The return of the NFL is expected to bring packed crowds to stadiums across the country. Teams can require fans to wear masks, but policies vary. → Read More
No, people who recovered from COVID-19 are not completely immune to the virus
The CDC, World Health Organization and other health experts say people who recovered from COVID-19 should still get the vaccine. → Read More
No, there is no evidence retinol causes depression
Dermatologists say over-the-counter cream retinol does not cause depression. They also said recent studies show no evidence Accutane causes depression. → Read More
Yes, gymnastics changed its scoring system 15 years ago and eliminated the ‘perfect 10’
Many people watching artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics have questioned how the events are scored. Here’s a look at how it’s done. → Read More
Yes, extreme heat influenced by climate change is killing sea life
The recent heat dome in the Western US and Canada has been tied to the deaths of marine life. "The Blob" has also been linked to the deaths of sea animals. → Read More
Yes, a swim cap designed for Black hair was rejected for the Tokyo Olympics
Days after Soul Cap posted that its swimming cap was denied Olympic certification, FINA said it was “reviewing” the situation. → Read More
A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely
American runner Shelby Houlihan was suspended from competing in the Olympics after testing positive for nandrolone, a result she attributed to a pork burrito. → Read More
No, bets on Medina Spirit will not change if Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified
People who bet on Medina Spirit to win the Kentucky Derby will get to keep their winnings, even if the horse ends up being disqualified and Mandaloun wins. → Read More