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Summer Guide
Sun Safety: 4 VERIFIED facts
Summer Guide
Yes, sunscreen does expire
Does sunscreen expire? Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Summer Guide
Swimming pool safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet
What causes red eyes after swimming? Can you swim right after eating? We VERIFY common questions about swimming pool safety.
Summer Guide
Fact-checking swimming pool safety tips
What causes red eyes after swimming? Can you swim right after eating? We VERIFY answers to common questions about how to stay safe in swimming pools this summer.
Summer Guide
No, it’s not dangerous to swim within 30 minutes of eating
Eating right before swimming is “not a contributing risk to drowning” and “can be dismissed as a myth,” the American Red Cross says.
Summer Guide
Swimming within 30 minutes of eating is not dangerous
Eating right before swimming is “not a contributing risk to drowning” and “can be dismissed as a myth,” the American Red Cross says.
Summer Guide
No, you won’t reduce power costs by putting a shade over central A/C unit
Putting a shade over your central A/C unit doesn’t make it run more efficiently. In fact, it could actually cause added problems.
Summer Guide
How to stay cool in a heat wave: 5 VERIFIED facts
Here are five tips to help you save energy and beat the heat this summer.
Health
VERIFY Fact Sheet: What to know about skin cancer and skin tone
There are many misconceptions about skin cancer and skin tone. We VERIFY four facts about the disease and share tips on how you can reduce your skin cancer risk.
Weather
Leaving your ceiling fan on when you’re away won’t cool your home
Ceiling fans cool you, not the air. So if no person or pet is home, leaving a fan on won’t make any difference.
Summer Guide
4 VERIFIED facts about ticks
We VERIFY four facts about ticks and share tips on how to avoid getting a tick bite this summer.
Summer Guide
5 VERIFIED ways to save money on power during a heat wave
We VERIFY strategies you can use to conserve power during a heat wave while also staying cool.
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