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Snopes Debunker - Rumors about Chevy, Lady Gaga, Splash Mountain, and Dr. Oz

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Aug. 30, 2022

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Today: Rumors about Chevy, Lady Gaga, Splash Mountain, and Dr. Oz

Is This Invoice for a Chevy Volt Hybrid Battery Replacement Real?

Recently, a picture was tweeted that appeared to show a nearly $30,000 repair estimate invoice for the parts and labor needed for a hybrid car battery replacement for a Chevy Volt. The invoice was dated just two days before the tweet was posted and showed the company name Roger Dean Chevrolet, which is located in Cape Coral, Florida.

Was this real? Jordan Liles reports.

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Does Pic Show Actual Celebrity Reactions to Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress?

More than a decade later, people are still talking about that dress. Read Story.

Did Disney World Cancel Its Splash Mountain Retheme?

According to the online rumor, Disney World changed its mind about the retheme of the Splash Mountain ride to "The Princess and the Frog." Read Story.

Was Dr. Oz Trolled With Sideways ‘NO’ Campaign Sign?

Conveniently for pranksters, the name "OZ" turned sideways looks like "NO." Read Story.

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‘Zombie Ice’ from Greenland Will Raise Sea Level 10 Inches

Zombie or doomed ice is ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by those larger glaciers.

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Coming to a Theater Near You: $3 Movie Tickets for One Day

For one day, movie tickets will be just $3 in the vast majority of American theaters as part of a newly launched “National Cinema Day” to lure moviegoers during a quiet spell at the box office.

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Tea Drinkers Enjoy Possible Health Benefits, Study Suggests

Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don't, according to a large study.

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Is This a Real Bear-Shaped Island?

The pic does not bear up under scrutiny. Read Story.

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