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Yes, Hanukkah is considered a minor Jewish holiday
National
Yes, airlines can cancel flight reservations months or weeks in advance of departure
Airlines tickets come with contracts in which airlines often maintain they can delay or cancel flights at their whim.
Holiday
Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Monday after Thanksgiving is the last day people can safely eat refrigerated leftovers.
Holiday
Yes, Cyber Monday got its start because people shopped online at work
The National Retail Federation coined the term “Cyber Monday” in 2005 after noticing a spike in people shopping online at work on the Monday after Thanksgiving.
Holiday
Shoppers can expect fewer deals this holiday shopping season because of supply chain issues
Supply chain issues are impacting a lot of holiday shopping deals, but you can still find good discounts on some items including computers.
Food
No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge
U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Holiday
Verifying which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets
Much of the holiday meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
Holiday
No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy
Eating a few slices of turkey isn’t enough to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving. Instead, experts say eating a lot of carbs can help induce that post-meal nap.
Holiday
Claim that Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day needs context
Road delays are at their worst across major metros the day before Thanksgiving, but the Sunday after is when airports are busiest.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year
Road delays are at their worst across major metros the day before Thanksgiving, but the Sunday after is when airports are busiest.
Money
No, daylight saving time does not significantly save electricity in the US
Studies have found daylight saving time has led to little, if any, reduction in electricity use.
Social Media
Photo claiming to show Day of the Dead drone light show in Mexico City is fake
A photo being shared online claiming to be taken during a drone light show during Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City isn’t real.
National
Yes, airlines can cancel flight reservations months or weeks in advance of departure
Airlines tickets come with contracts in which airlines often maintain they can delay or cancel flights at their whim.
Holiday
Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Monday after Thanksgiving is the last day people can safely eat refrigerated leftovers.
Holiday
Yes, Cyber Monday got its start because people shopped online at work
The National Retail Federation coined the term “Cyber Monday” in 2005 after noticing a spike in people shopping online at work on the Monday after Thanksgiving.
Holiday
Shoppers can expect fewer deals this holiday shopping season because of supply chain issues
Supply chain issues are impacting a lot of holiday shopping deals, but you can still find good discounts on some items including computers.
Food
No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge
U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Holiday
Verifying which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets
Much of the holiday meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
Holiday
No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy
Eating a few slices of turkey isn’t enough to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving. Instead, experts say eating a lot of carbs can help induce that post-meal nap.
Holiday
Claim that Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day needs context
Road delays are at their worst across major metros the day before Thanksgiving, but the Sunday after is when airports are busiest.
VERIFY
Fact-checking if the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year
Road delays are at their worst across major metros the day before Thanksgiving, but the Sunday after is when airports are busiest.
Money
No, daylight saving time does not significantly save electricity in the US
Studies have found daylight saving time has led to little, if any, reduction in electricity use.
Social Media
Photo claiming to show Day of the Dead drone light show in Mexico City is fake
A photo being shared online claiming to be taken during a drone light show during Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico City isn’t real.
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