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Yes, Cyber Monday got its start because people shopped online at work

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Yes, most banks and the stock market are open on Black Friday

Black Friday is not a federal holiday. Therefore, most banks and the stock market don’t close for the day, although the Nasdaq stock exchange will close early.
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Yes, you can bring homemade holiday foods on a plane

If you are traveling with food items for Thanksgiving, here is what the TSA says you can bring in a carry-on and what needs to be in a checked bag.
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Yes, this year’s average Thanksgiving meal is more affordable than last year’s

Cheaper turkey prices nationwide have helped the overall cost of a Thanksgiving dinner come down slightly from 2022’s record high.
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VERIFYING which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets

Much of the Thanksgiving meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
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Claim that Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day needs context

Road delays are at their worst across major metros the day before Thanksgiving, but the Sunday after is when airports are busiest.
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No, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is not the busiest air travel day of the year

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is not the busiest air travel day of the year. For air travel, that day isn’t nearly as busy as the Sunday that follows the holiday
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Safely thawing your Thanksgiving turkey: 5 VERIFIED tips

How long should you thaw your Thanksgiving turkey in the fridge or water? Is it safe to defrost it in the microwave or at room temperature? Here's what we found.
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No, legitimate reports of contaminated Halloween candy are not common

Experts say legitimate reports of children being harmed by contaminated Halloween candy are best understood as urban legends.
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Debunking the contaminated Halloween candy myth

Experts say legitimate reports of children being harmed by contaminated Halloween candy are best understood as urban legends.
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Jack-o'-lanterns and spooky movies: 3 Fast Facts about Halloween

We VERIFY spooky facts about the origin of jack-o’-lanterns and the making of two popular Halloween movies.
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No, witches were not burned at the stake in Salem

Contrary to popular belief, accused witches were hanged, not burned at the stake, in Salem, Massachusetts, and other parts of colonial New England.