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Holiday
Yes, Stevie Wonder's 'Happy Birthday' was produced to support making MLK's birthday a national holiday
Science
Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole
The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to a metal pole can really happen. Your skin can get stuck, too.
Holiday
No, not everyone celebrates the start of the new year on Jan. 1
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both Jan. 1 and a traditional new year.
Holiday
Not everyone celebrates New Year's on January 1st
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both Jan. 1 and a traditional new year.
Holiday
Yes, Christmas trees are recyclable
Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements.
Holiday
Christmas trees are recyclable but check on what options are available in your area
Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements
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.
Scams
Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Holiday
Yes, Amazon Alexa's tip your driver feature is real, but the promotion has ended
For a limited time, the "Alexa, thank my driver" feature let people send a $5 tip to their delivery driver at no additional cost. That promotion ended on Dec. 8.
Memes
No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims
You can’t mail a Christmas card to an unnamed “recovering American soldier” this holiday season, as a meme claims, because the postal service won’t deliver it.
Holiday
No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims
You can support troops this holiday season, but a copypasta meme calling for people to send ‘recovering American soldiers’ Christmas cards won’t work
Holiday
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.
Science
Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole
The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to a metal pole can really happen. Your skin can get stuck, too.
Holiday
No, not everyone celebrates the start of the new year on Jan. 1
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both Jan. 1 and a traditional new year.
Holiday
Not everyone celebrates New Year's on January 1st
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some countries celebrate both Jan. 1 and a traditional new year.
Holiday
Yes, Christmas trees are recyclable
Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements.
Holiday
Christmas trees are recyclable but check on what options are available in your area
Many municipalities offer ways to recycle live Christmas trees, so long as they meet local requirements
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.
Scams
Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Holiday
Yes, Amazon Alexa's tip your driver feature is real, but the promotion has ended
For a limited time, the "Alexa, thank my driver" feature let people send a $5 tip to their delivery driver at no additional cost. That promotion ended on Dec. 8.
Memes
No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims
You can’t mail a Christmas card to an unnamed “recovering American soldier” this holiday season, as a meme claims, because the postal service won’t deliver it.
Holiday
No, you can’t send Christmas cards to ‘recovering American soldiers,’ as meme claims
You can support troops this holiday season, but a copypasta meme calling for people to send ‘recovering American soldiers’ Christmas cards won’t work
Holiday
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.
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