Myth: Most men in the colonial era wore wigs
Reality: Wigs and powdered hair were in fashion at the time, but only about 5% of the population wore them. Wigs… more
Myth: Vikings had horns on their helmets
Reality: There is some truth to this. Archaeological finds have discovered helmets with horns and wings, but these have always been… more
Myth: There is no way to get the flu if I get a flu shot
Reality: Flu shots are made to fight the most common strands of flu. But it is still possible to get another… more
Myth: I shouldn’t get the flu shots because I am pregnant
Reality: No – you should! After the vaccine, a mom’s body makes antibiotics to the virus and passes them to the… more
Myth: Women Can’t Prepare Sushi
Reality: The myth here is that menstruation causes an “imbalance in taste” and therefore sushi cannot possibly be properly prepared… more
Myth: Periods are Debilitating for Women
Reality: Yes, every woman experiences menstrual cycles differently, but only 20 percent of women report severe pain during periods. The other 80% of… more
Myth: Sharks Will Attack Women on Their Periods
Reality: While women may be “riding the crimson tide,” there’s no need to worry about shark attacks if a woman wants… more
Myth: Dietary supplements such as vitamin C, zinc and Echinacea can ease children’s cold symptoms.
Reality: Zinc, vitamin C and Echinacea have all been heralded as natural immune-system boosters. Unfortunately, there’s no good evidence that… more
Myth: Breathing the same air as a sick person is the easiest way to catch a cold.
Reality: Cold viruses can travel through the air — especially when a sick person coughs or sneezes — but it’s… more