Myth: Milk does a body good!
Reality: Some studies have even shown an association with higher overall mortality, and while that doesn’t mean that milk consumption itself… more
Myth: Common belief in the Middle Ages was the Earth was flat, but it’s really a perfect sphere
Reality: Surprise! Both parts of this myth are false. Scholars have known the Earth is round for thousands of years.… more
Myth: Ostriches bury their head in the sands.
Reality: The birds would die of suffocation if they actually stuck their heads underground when scared. Instead, they actually lie with their head and neck… more
Myth: Goldfish have three-second memories.
Reality: Fish are smarter than you thought. One study found the freshwater fish African Cichlids could remember the feeding zone of… more
Myth: Earth is the only planet with water
Reality: H2O isn’t unique to Earth. Dark streaks that change on Mars suggest there isn’t just ice on the Red Planet—liquid salt-water likely… more
Myth: You should take antibiotics if you have a cold
Reality: when we get sick is to want medicine to feel better, so it’s natural to head to the doctor for… more
Myth: You don’t need to take full course of antibiotics if you are feeling better.
Reality: It’s not always pleasant or convenient to take medicine, so once you start feeling better it’s tempting not to finish… more
Myth: You should tilt your head back when you get a nosebleed
Reality: It’s almost a reflex to tilt your head back or recline to prevent blood from pouring out when you get… more
Myth: An Apple a day keeps doctor away
Reality: Apples are packed with vitamin C and fiber, both of which are important to long-term health, but they aren’t all… more