Are Bans on Plastic Shopping Bags Being Reversed Because of COVID-19? Citing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, at least three states took steps to walk back bans on plastic shopping bags, while environmental advocacy groups accused the plastics industry of seizing on the virus for their own purposes. In late March 2020, Massachusetts and New Hampshire suspended their state bans on the plastic bags, while a […]
Aquafina Bottled Water Doesn't Freeze in Cold Temperatures-Truth! Aquafina Bottled Water Doesn’t Freeze in Cold Temperatures-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Aquafina bottled water doesn’t freeze in cold temperatures, leading some to question what’s in it. The Truth: Aquafina bottled water doesn’t freeze when exposed to cold temperatures sometimes — but it’s not because of additives or chemicals. Aquafina bottled water doesn’t freeze sometimes because […]
President Trump Lifts Ban on Importing Elephant Trophies from Africa-Outdated! President Donald Trump lifted a ban on elephant trophy imports that was put in place by the Obama administration — but he later put the decision on hold.
Save the Endangered Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus From Extinction-Fiction! There's no such thing as the Pacific Northwest tree octopus, but it has become a helpful tool to gauge students' internet literacy over the years.
Kangaroos Being Introduced in Wyoming-Fiction! Rumors that the first 90 kangaroos have been released in Wyoming are nothing more than a very successful April Fool's joke.
Cheerios Mailing Free Seeds to Save Birds-Truth! & Outdated! Cheerios was giving away free wildflower seeds, but Cheerios quickly reached its goal to give away 100 million seeds.
