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Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low

A graph shared by Jordan Peterson uses unrelated data from over a century ago to cast doubt on present-day global warming.

True, there is no whisky in 'Fireball Cinnamon' products -- but there is alcohol

According to the company, customers have to look closely to the labels.
No, a government-funded food pyramid doesn’t rank Lucky Charms as healthier than steak

Joe Rogan and others shared a graph that ranks Lucky Charms as healthier than steak. But it isn’t a food pyramid endorsed by the federal government.
There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.

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Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income

Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low

True, there is no whisky in 'Fireball Cinnamon' products -- but there is alcohol

No, a government-funded food pyramid doesn’t rank Lucky Charms as healthier than steak

There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

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