Myth: Tomatoes are legally considered vegetables
Reality: No, they are still fruit. The Supreme Court never ruled that tomatoes are vegetables in any botanical sense. In Nix vs.… more
Myth: Hydrogen Peroxide Helps Wounds Heal
Reality: Well this can be a painful myth, quite literally. Heck, even your pediatrician might recommend it if they’re not up… more
Myth: Everyone was killed at the Alamo
Reality: Perhaps the most famous battle in U.S. history is the fall of the Alamo. “Remember the Alamo!” as the saying… more
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