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Pets

Dog winter safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Holiday

No, Coca-Cola did not invent the modern image of Santa Claus

While Coca-Cola helped popularize today’s image, its version of Santa Claus drew inspiration from an 1822 poem and earlier Santa depictions.
Travel

Yes, you can bring homemade Christmas foods on a plane

If you are traveling with food items for Christmas, here is what the TSA says you can bring in a carry-on and what needs to be in a checked bag.
Holiday

Reindeer roundup: 3 VERIFIED facts about the animals that inspired Santa's sleigh team

Can reindeer noses really turn red? We VERIFY myths and facts about the animals.
Holiday

Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown

Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they still might get sick if they eat the plant.
Holiday

Yes, artificial Christmas trees can trigger allergies

Artificial trees can gather dust, mold spores and other allergens. This can trigger an allergic reaction that’s sometimes called “Christmas tree syndrome."
Winter Guide

Yes, tire pressure does drop when the weather gets colder

If you’ve noticed your car has a deflated tire or even a tire pressure warning light on a cold morning, then you can curse physics before adding air to your tires.
Holiday

VERIFYING what kinds of gifts postal carriers can accept

Postal workers can’t accept cash or checks, but they are legally allowed to accept some other gifts. Here’s what gift-givers should know.
Holiday

Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze

Some snow globes contain ethylene glycol, which is the main chemical used in some types of antifreeze. It’s dangerous for both pets and children to swallow.
Winter Guide

Poinsettias are not deadly to pets

Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they still might get sick if they eat the plant.
Health

Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze

“It does not take ingesting more than a few laps of ethylene glycol to potentially be fatal to cats and small dogs,” VCA Animal Hospitals says.
Weather

No, drinking alcohol doesn’t help you stay warm in cold weather

Drinking an alcoholic beverage does not help keep you warm when it’s cold outside. It actually cools you down instead. This widely held belief is a myth.