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Weather

Yes, leaving faucets dripping during freezing weather can help prevent pipes from bursting

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.
Extreme Weather

Winter driving safety: 5 Fast Facts

What should you do if your car starts to skid? Should you use sand or kitty litter to create traction? Here are five VERIFIED winter driving safety tips.
Weather

Do not plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips

If you’re using a space heater to stay warm, plug it directly into a wall outlet. Extension cords or power strips can overheat, and potentially start a fire.
Winter Guide

No, it is not safe to use an oven to heat your home

Ovens aren’t designed to heat your home. They also pose risks of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning if they are left on for prolonged periods of time.
Electric Vehicles

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out. Here’s what the research shows.
Winter Guide

Yes, tire pressure does drop when the weather gets colder

If you’ve noticed your car has a deflated tire or even a tire pressure warning light on a cold morning, then you can curse physics before adding air to your tires.
Winter Guide

No, drinking alcohol doesn’t help you stay warm in cold weather

Contrary to popular belief, drinking an alcoholic beverage doesn’t help keep you warm in the cold. It actually cools you down instead.
Extreme Weather

Protecting your home’s pipes in winter weather: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Worried about pipes bursting during cold weather? We VERIFY questions about running appliances, dripping pipes and turning off water.
Pets

Dog winter safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Worried about keeping your dog safe in freezing weather? We VERIFY answers to common questions about dogs in ice and snow.
Weather

Yes, warming up your car before driving in cold weather can damage the engine over time

Excessive idling can cause engine damage, and experts agree that modern gas-powered engines don’t need to warm up to run effectively.
Fast Facts

What’s a bomb cyclone? 4 Fast Facts about the winter storm

VERIFY is answering four top questions about bomb cyclones, including how the storms form and why they differ from hurricanes.

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Yes, leaving faucets dripping during freezing weather can help prevent pipes from bursting

Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole

Winter driving safety: 5 Fast Facts

Do not plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips

No, it is not safe to use an oven to heat your home

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

Yes, tire pressure does drop when the weather gets colder

No, drinking alcohol doesn’t help you stay warm in cold weather

Protecting your home’s pipes in winter weather: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Dog winter safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Yes, warming up your car before driving in cold weather can damage the engine over time

What’s a bomb cyclone? 4 Fast Facts about the winter storm

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