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Today: McDonald's ice cream and xylitol, the "Golden Girls" kitchen's "penis cake pan," and striped icebergs in Lake Michigan

Does McDonald’s Ice Cream Contain Xylitol?

Snopes contacted McDonald's USA by email after a rumor went viral on Facebook about xylitol, which is toxic to dogs, and the company's ice cream.

Jordan Liles reports.

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Did ‘Golden Girls’ Have a ‘Penis Cake Pan’ in the Kitchen?

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