Energy analysts said oil prices could soar as high as $80 a barrel and drivers in the U.S. could soon be paying $3 a gallon for gasoline, if damage reports from oil companies bear bad news.
Is this true: Oil prices surged.

A: no

At the very outskirts of commerce, Baka pygmies in southeastern Cameroon use a cyanide compound to stun bees while raiding their nests for honey.
Is this true: Cameroon honey gatherers use cyanide to stun bees.

A: yes

Mr. Olsen paid $20 million for the space trip, but says that in the future space travel will likely become as routine as air travel is today.
Is this true: Air travel costs $20 million.

A: no

Last month, Menu Foods recalled all of its 60 million products of dry and wet dog and cat food after pets began to fall ill and in some cases died of kidney failure. "Natural Balance, Pacoima, CA, is issuing a voluntary nationwide recall for all of its Venison dog products and the dry Venison cat food only, regardless of date codes. The recalled products include Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, Venison and Brown Rice dog treats, and Venison and Green Pea dry cat food. Recent laboratory results show that the products contain melamine. We believe the source of the melamine is a rice protein concentrate. Natural Balance has confirmed this morning that some production batches of these products may contain melamine," said a press released issued by Natural Balance.
Is this true: Natural Balance produces pet food.

A:
yes