VERIFY Fact Check |


No, a pink moon doesn’t actually look pink
Science

Fact-checking 4 St. Patrick’s Day claims
Holiday

Yes, there was at least one real St. Valentine
Holiday

No, the weather-predicting tradition of Groundhog Day did not originate in America
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Yes, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in DC originally misquoted King
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Claim that hangovers get worse with age needs context
Health

No, not everyone celebrates the start of the new year on Jan. 1
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Yes, Kwanzaa originated in the United States
Holiday

No, Coca-Cola did not invent the modern image of Santa Claus
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Claim that Santa’s reindeer are all female needs context
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No, adding sugar to Christmas tree water won’t help keep it fresh
Holiday

No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health
Health

Yes, mistletoe and poinsettias are toxic to people and pets
Holiday

Yes, Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is the most-streamed holiday song
Holiday

Yes, there is a Santa shortage for the 2021 Christmas season
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