VERIFY Fact Check |
Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in water 'reduces the IQ of children' are misleading
Health
No, a ‘1,000-year storm’ doesn’t mean it only happens once every 1,000 years
Extreme Weather
Yes, flooding from excessive rainfall is the leading cause of hurricane deaths
Extreme Weather
No, wearing a mask used for COVID-19 will not protect you from chlorine in the air
Environment
Yes, flocks of birds trapped inside a hurricane can appear on weather radar
Weather
Yes, Missouri once saved the global wine industry
Food
There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater
Environment
No, heat lightning isn’t real
Weather
Yes, poor air quality from wildfire smoke affects pets
Wildfires
Yes, your car's recirculate button helps reduce air pollution in your vehicle
Environment
No, Antarctica is not gaining land ice
Gigafact
No, the Yellowstone supervolcano is not erupting
Environment
Yes, Project 2025 recommends dismantling NOAA
Project 2025
No, an earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone wouldn't affect millions
Environment
Yes, unplugging electronics before a thunderstorm can help protect them from damage
Weather
