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Scams
No, a QR code cannot ‘force’ a payment
Social Media
Yes, there is an abandoned Burger King in a Delaware mall, but it isn’t newly discovered
A photo of a retro Burger King, its decor still reminiscent of the 1980s, went viral. The restaurant has remained intact since it closed in 2009.
Business
No, Ohio State doesn’t own ‘the,’ just the trademark for its use on collegiate team merch
Ohio State’s new trademark for “THE” doesn’t prevent anyone from using the word. It just prevents colleges from making it the main element on athletic apparel.
National
Ohio State does not own the word 'the'
Ohio State’s new trademark for “THE” doesn’t prevent anyone from using the word. It just prevents colleges from making it the main element on athletic apparel.
Food
No, all Starbucks hot cup sizes do not hold the same amount of liquid
Social media videos claiming Starbucks hot cup sizes all hold the same amount of liquid are false.
Money
No, AriZona Iced Tea hasn’t raised the price of its 99-cent can to $1.29
The price of a 23-ounce can of AriZona Iced Tea hasn’t changed. The cans are sold for $1.29 in Canadian dollars, which is equivalent to 99 cents in the U.S.
Food
No, Sriracha hasn’t been discontinued, but production is temporarily suspended
Production of Sriracha hot chili sauce has been suspended until further notice due to a “severe” chili pepper shortage, Huy Fong Foods, Inc. says.
Holiday
The progress pride flag is copyrighted, but only restricted for commercial use
People on social media claimed the flag is copyrighted, but its Creative Commons license only restricts commercial use, which requires the designer’s permission.
Money
Yes, Target is discounting some items due to excess inventory
Target told investors in May 2022 that its shelves were overstocked in the wrong areas during the first half of the year, leading to markdowns.
Business
Yes, excess inventory causing Target discounts
Target told investors in May 2022 that its shelves were overstocked in the wrong areas during the first half of the year, leading to markdowns.
Food
No, Costco is not raising the price of its hot dog combo
A viral tweet claiming Costco is planning to raise the price of its $1.50 hot dog combo meal due to inflation is “incorrect information,” the company says.
Travel
Yes, cruise ships do dump some waste into the ocean
Cruise ships do dispose of waste into the ocean, but each ship must follow specific regulatory requirements when disposing of waste, according to the EPA.
Social Media
Yes, there is an abandoned Burger King in a Delaware mall, but it isn’t newly discovered
A photo of a retro Burger King, its decor still reminiscent of the 1980s, went viral. The restaurant has remained intact since it closed in 2009.
Business
No, Ohio State doesn’t own ‘the,’ just the trademark for its use on collegiate team merch
Ohio State’s new trademark for “THE” doesn’t prevent anyone from using the word. It just prevents colleges from making it the main element on athletic apparel.
National
Ohio State does not own the word 'the'
Ohio State’s new trademark for “THE” doesn’t prevent anyone from using the word. It just prevents colleges from making it the main element on athletic apparel.
Food
No, all Starbucks hot cup sizes do not hold the same amount of liquid
Social media videos claiming Starbucks hot cup sizes all hold the same amount of liquid are false.
Money
No, AriZona Iced Tea hasn’t raised the price of its 99-cent can to $1.29
The price of a 23-ounce can of AriZona Iced Tea hasn’t changed. The cans are sold for $1.29 in Canadian dollars, which is equivalent to 99 cents in the U.S.
Food
No, Sriracha hasn’t been discontinued, but production is temporarily suspended
Production of Sriracha hot chili sauce has been suspended until further notice due to a “severe” chili pepper shortage, Huy Fong Foods, Inc. says.
Holiday
The progress pride flag is copyrighted, but only restricted for commercial use
People on social media claimed the flag is copyrighted, but its Creative Commons license only restricts commercial use, which requires the designer’s permission.
Money
Yes, Target is discounting some items due to excess inventory
Target told investors in May 2022 that its shelves were overstocked in the wrong areas during the first half of the year, leading to markdowns.
Business
Yes, excess inventory causing Target discounts
Target told investors in May 2022 that its shelves were overstocked in the wrong areas during the first half of the year, leading to markdowns.
Food
No, Costco is not raising the price of its hot dog combo
A viral tweet claiming Costco is planning to raise the price of its $1.50 hot dog combo meal due to inflation is “incorrect information,” the company says.
Travel
Yes, cruise ships do dump some waste into the ocean
Cruise ships do dispose of waste into the ocean, but each ship must follow specific regulatory requirements when disposing of waste, according to the EPA.
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