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Weather

Weather-predicting Groundhog Day did not originate in America

Environment

There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.
Weather

Do's and Don'ts for getting snow off your car

Each winter, people in snowy climates deal with digging out their cars. Here is what you shouldn’t do when trying to remove snow from your ride.
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.
Weather

What is an atmospheric river? 5 Fast Facts about the weather system

VERIFY is answering five top questions about atmospheric rivers, including how they’re defined and rated on a scale of 1 to 5.
Extreme Weather

Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old

A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Weather

Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old

A viral video claims to show a Buffalo Walmart being looted, but it wasn’t taken amid the deadly winter storm this year.
Health

Shoveling snow can increase heart attack risk, especially for those with certain conditions

Snow shoveling can put strain on anyone’s heart, but people with health conditions or those who don’t exercise regularly are especially at risk of a heart attack.
Weather

Verifying what you shouldn’t do when removing snow from your car

Each winter, people in snowy climates deal with digging out their cars. Here is what you shouldn’t do when trying to remove snow from your ride.
Weather

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

Excessive idling does not do anything positive for your engine’s long-term health.
Health

Strenuous activity like shoveling snow can increase the risk of a heart attack

Snow shoveling may place extra stress on a person’s heart, increasing the risk of a heart attack, medical experts say.
Fast Facts

What’s a bomb cyclone? 5 Fast Facts about the winter storm

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

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WNEP.com | News, Weather & Sports from WNEP-TV — Proud to Serve Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania

Weather-predicting Groundhog Day did not originate in America

There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

Do's and Don'ts for getting snow off your car

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

What is an atmospheric river? 5 Fast Facts about the weather system

Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old

Video claiming to show Buffalo Walmart looting during blizzard is over two years old

Shoveling snow can increase heart attack risk, especially for those with certain conditions

Verifying what you shouldn’t do when removing snow from your car

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

Strenuous activity like shoveling snow can increase the risk of a heart attack

What’s a bomb cyclone? 5 Fast Facts about the winter storm

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