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Coronavirus

No, vaccinated people are not more likely to die from COVID-19 than unvaccinated people

Food

Swallowing gum does not mean it will stay in your stomach for 7 years

Your body can’t digest gum, but that doesn’t mean it will remain in your body for seven years. It passes through your stool as fast as anything else does.
Food

No, gum won’t take seven years to digest

Your body can’t digest gum, but that doesn’t mean it will remain in your body for seven years. It passes through your stool as fast as anything else does.
Sports

No, Chinese state media did not blur World Cup crowds as viral tweets suggest

Tweets suggest Chinese state media has been blurring their footage of World Cup fans as a form of censorship. That’s not true.
Gas Prices

Yes, winter gas is slightly less fuel efficient than summer gas

Federal law and seasonal temperatures dictate the type of gas we use in our vehicles during the year. Winter gas is a little less fuel efficient than summer gas.
Environment

Winter gasoline is less fuel-efficient than summer gasoline

Federal law and seasonal temperatures dictate the type of gas we use in our vehicles during the year. Winter gas is a little less fuel efficient than summer gas.
Sports

Viral video reversed to falsely claim Japanese fans spread trash at World Cup

A real video showing Japanese fans picking up trash at a World Cup stadium was reversed to appear as though the fans were spreading trash.
Sports

Japanese fans didn’t spread trash at the World Cup, as post claims

A viral video was reversed to claim Japanese fans were spreading trash in a World Cup stadium. The fans were actually picking up trash.
Holiday

No, adding sugar to Christmas tree water won’t help keep it fresh

While some people swear by adding something extra like sugar, soda and even vodka to their Christmas tree’s water, our sources say fresh water is the best option.
Food

No, it’s not dangerous to swim within 30 minutes of eating

Eating right before swimming is “not a contributing risk to drowning” and “can be dismissed as a myth,” the American Red Cross says.
Food

Verifying 5 common food claims

Worried gum will stay in your stomach for years? Think you can get perfect vision if you eat enough carrots? We fact-checked five pieces of food folklore.
Food

Raw onions do not a cure if you put them on your feet or in a room

Onions can’t absorb germs from the air or from skin. Even if they could, they wouldn’t kill pathogens or “detox” your body.

How to brighten the holidays for children across Houston

More than 800 kids, senior citizens looking for Secret Santa through Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

KHOU 11 Secret Santa Toy Drive: How to brighten the holidays for children across Houston

Here's how you can be a Secret Santa to a child, senior citizen in need

Here's how you can be a Secret Santa to a child, senior citizen in need

Houston Forecast: Cold front arrives by Wednesday morning

Houston forecast: Big changes coming overnight

Houston's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Houston, Texas | KHOU.com

No, vaccinated people are not more likely to die from COVID-19 than unvaccinated people

Swallowing gum does not mean it will stay in your stomach for 7 years

No, gum won’t take seven years to digest

No, Chinese state media did not blur World Cup crowds as viral tweets suggest

Yes, winter gas is slightly less fuel efficient than summer gas

Winter gasoline is less fuel-efficient than summer gasoline

Viral video reversed to falsely claim Japanese fans spread trash at World Cup

Japanese fans didn’t spread trash at the World Cup, as post claims

No, adding sugar to Christmas tree water won’t help keep it fresh

No, it’s not dangerous to swim within 30 minutes of eating

Verifying 5 common food claims

Raw onions do not a cure if you put them on your feet or in a room

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