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Food

No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge

Holiday

Verifying which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets

Much of the holiday meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
Money

No, the price of a whole turkey hasn’t nearly doubled since 2019

Yes, you’re probably paying more for a turkey this year than two years ago. But headlines claiming those prices have “nearly doubled” nationwide aren’t accurate.
Money

No, the price of milk nationwide hasn’t risen by 40% in the last year

Milk prices have only increased by about 8% over the last year, not 40%, like a viral tweet claims.
Environment

Yes, cattle are the top source of methane emissions in the US

Methane is produced as a part of cattle’s digestive process, and cow burps are full of it. That’s what makes cattle a major contributor of U.S. methane emissions.
Food

Yes, climate change could impact the production of beer

Water and barley are highly subject to climate change. And that impact could alter the taste of beer and lead to higher prices.
National

No, legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are not common

Experts say legitimate reports of children being harmed by contaminated Halloween candy are best understood as contemporary legends or urban myths.
VERIFY

Fact-checking if legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are common

Experts say legitimate reports of children being harmed by contaminated Halloween candy are best understood as contemporary legends or urban myths.
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.
Environment

Yes, it’s generally safe for wildlife to eat discarded pumpkins

Composting is the best way to discard your pumpkins, but they’re safe for animals to eat as long as they aren’t rotting or have chemicals on them.
Entertainment

What do you do with your pumpkin after Halloween?

Composting is the best way to discard your pumpkins, but they’re safe for animals to eat as long as they aren’t rotting or have chemicals on them.
Food

No, pumpkin spice doesn't actually contain pumpkin

One of the most popular seasonal ingredients doesn't actually contain pumpkin. VERIFY talked to experts about the history of pumpkin spice.

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No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge

Verifying which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets

No, the price of a whole turkey hasn’t nearly doubled since 2019

No, the price of milk nationwide hasn’t risen by 40% in the last year

Yes, cattle are the top source of methane emissions in the US

Yes, climate change could impact the production of beer

No, legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are not common

Fact-checking if legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are common

VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims about the fall season

Yes, it’s generally safe for wildlife to eat discarded pumpkins

What do you do with your pumpkin after Halloween?

No, pumpkin spice doesn't actually contain pumpkin

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