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Yes, warming up your car before driving in cold weather can damage the engine over time
Weather
Yes, leaving faucets dripping during freezing weather can help prevent pipes from bursting
When temperatures drop, the water in your pipes can freeze and lead to a burst pipe. But you may be able to prevent that by allowing water to drip from your faucets.
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.
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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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