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Are Bees Born Fully Grown?

A Snapple "fun fact" and commercial created the misleading impression that bees are born fully grown.

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Praying Mantis Attacks Hummingbird

An image of a hummingbird killed by a praying mantis is real, although it is a relatively rare event.

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Spider Bursts Out of Overripe Banana?

A viral video of a spider breaking out of a banana skin is an animation created by a talented CGI artist.

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New Killer Insect?

A warning about a “new killer insect” that is able to spread a skin-altering virus when touched is just a prank.

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Is There a New, Rare Tick That Burrows Under Your Skin Undetected?

A viral Facebook post with pictures lifted from various sources doesn't provide any specifics about a supposed new type of tick.

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Are Bees Born Fully Grown?

A Snapple "fun fact" and commercial created the misleading impression that bees are born fully grown.

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Praying Mantis Attacks Hummingbird

An image of a hummingbird killed by a praying mantis is real, although it is a relatively rare event.

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Spider Bursts Out of Overripe Banana?

A viral video of a spider breaking out of a banana skin is an animation created by a talented CGI artist.

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New Killer Insect?

A warning about a “new killer insect” that is able to spread a skin-altering virus when touched is just a prank.

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Is There a New, Rare Tick That Burrows Under Your Skin Undetected?

A viral Facebook post with pictures lifted from various sources doesn't provide any specifics about a supposed new type of tick.

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Were Bugs Found in a Can of Chef Boyardee Mini Raviolis?

Millions of people have viewed a video supposedly showing the critters (or unmixed caramel coloring) in the product.

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Fact Check: Is This Really a ‘Nun Moth’?

Seen along the back of the head is what appeared to be an eerie face remniscent of the 2018 horror film, “The Nun.”

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