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Swimming pool safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet
Summer Guide
Sun Safety: 4 VERIFIED facts
Does sunscreen expire? How often should you reapply? VERIFY researched four facts about how to protect your skin from the sun’s rays.
Health
VERIFY Fact Sheet: What to know about skin cancer and skin tone
There are many misconceptions about skin cancer and skin tone. We VERIFY four facts about the disease and share tips on how you can reduce your skin cancer risk.
Summer Guide
It is possible to spot a rip current at the beach
It’s extremely important to know what rip currents are and how to escape them before entering the water at the beach. Here are tips on how to spot them.
Holiday
No, fireworks don’t expire but they do lose their spark as they age
July 4 is approaching and we were asked, do fireworks expire? No. But, you should use them before they get too old so your fireworks show will be brighter
Weather
No, turning off your air conditioner when you leave home during the day won’t save you money
Experts recommend keeping your A/C at one consistent temperature all day during the summer instead of turning it off to avoid putting additional strain on the unit.
Summer Guide
Summer cookout food safety tips
Summer is here and that means it’s time to fire up the grill. We VERIFY five ways to keep you and your guests safe at your next cookout.
Summer Guide
Yes, you can wash an American flag
If you want a clean flag for 4th of July or Memorial Day, rest assured the flag code does not prohibit people from washing or cleaning the American flag.
Summer Guide
Passport expires in a few months? You may not be able to travel
A traveler in a viral TikTok claimed she couldn’t go on her trip abroad because her passport would expire in five months.
Summer Guide
It’s a myth that there is one best day to buy cheap flights
It’s a myth that the best day to buy a plane ticket is on Tuesday. How far in advance you buy is more important.
Summer Guide
Spray sunscreen is as effective as lotion sunscreen
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sunscreens that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an SPF of 30 or higher.
Summer Guide
Yes, there is a difference between SPF and UPF
SPF is typically used to measure how long sunscreen protects you from the sun. UPF typically measures how much of the sun’s UV rays are blocked by clothing fabric.
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