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Environment
VERIFY Snap: Fact-checking claims 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.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if pumpkin spice contains any pumpkin
One of the most popular seasonal ingredients doesn't actually contain pumpkin. VERIFY talked to experts about the history of pumpkin spice.
Food
Yes, the food pyramid was an updated version of the USDA’s first visual food guide released during World War II
USDA introduced the “Basic Seven” in 1943 to promote public nutrition education and to help people cope with limited supplies of certain foods during World War II.
Food
No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops
The Farm Bureau, the USDA and several farmers popular on social media all say the government is not paying farmers to destroy crops.
Food
Yes, the frozen honey TikTok trend can cause health problems, such as cavities and stomach issues
Health experts say eating frozen honey frequently could lead to weight gain, high blood sugar, gastrointestinal issues and cause cavities.
Food
No, there’s no evidence that drinking lettuce tea helps induce sleep in humans
Despite some online claims, there’s no evidence salad water can make you sleepy.
Health
Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test
Several government agencies have recognized that the consumption of poppy seeds could lead to urine samples that result in a positive drug test.
Olympics
A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely
Shelby Houlihan was suspended for four years after testing positive for the banned substance nandrolone.
Food
Yes, the airplane environment is why food isn't as good, although it's not just because of our senses
A combination of a poor setting for a meal and an environment that dulls the senses is what leads to airplane food being the butt of sitcom jokes.
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.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if pumpkin spice contains any pumpkin
One of the most popular seasonal ingredients doesn't actually contain pumpkin. VERIFY talked to experts about the history of pumpkin spice.
Food
Yes, the food pyramid was an updated version of the USDA’s first visual food guide released during World War II
USDA introduced the “Basic Seven” in 1943 to promote public nutrition education and to help people cope with limited supplies of certain foods during World War II.
Food
No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops
The Farm Bureau, the USDA and several farmers popular on social media all say the government is not paying farmers to destroy crops.
Food
Yes, the frozen honey TikTok trend can cause health problems, such as cavities and stomach issues
Health experts say eating frozen honey frequently could lead to weight gain, high blood sugar, gastrointestinal issues and cause cavities.
Food
No, there’s no evidence that drinking lettuce tea helps induce sleep in humans
Despite some online claims, there’s no evidence salad water can make you sleepy.
Health
Yes, eating poppy seeds can lead to a positive drug test
Several government agencies have recognized that the consumption of poppy seeds could lead to urine samples that result in a positive drug test.
Olympics
A US runner claims a pork burrito caused a positive drug test. Research shows that’s possible but unlikely
Shelby Houlihan was suspended for four years after testing positive for the banned substance nandrolone.
Food
Yes, the airplane environment is why food isn't as good, although it's not just because of our senses
A combination of a poor setting for a meal and an environment that dulls the senses is what leads to airplane food being the butt of sitcom jokes.
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