Myth: Carbonated water isn’t as hydrating as flat water.
Reality: One time the cyclists got flat water, another time carbonated water, yet another sugar water, and during a final trial… more
Myth: Sharks can smell a drop of blood from miles away.
Reality: According to the American Museum of Natural History, some shark species can detect “one drop in an Olympic-sized swimming pool” while… more
Myth: Camels store waters in their Humps
Reality: No, this is not true. Some camels have one hump while others have two, but regardless of quantity, they… more
Myth: You can’t start a sentence with a conjunction.
Reality: Some grammar rules in the English language are unbreakable (yet are broken anyway), but the important thing to remember is… more
Myth: Raindrops are tear-shaped.
Reality: As the United States Geographical Survey website notes, raindrops are shaped more like hamburger buns or beans. When they get really large, they split… more
MYTH: Slavery was confined to the South.
Reality: It wasn’t until after the Revolutionary War that the abolitionist movement began to be a significant political force. At that… more
Myth: According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly.
Reality: As the myth goes, its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. Honeybees fly basically… more
Pluto is no longer considered a planet
Reality: The IAU ended up with criteria that neither Pluto nor Eris met, so neither could be one of the… more
Myth: Everyone should drink eight glasses of water a day.
Reality: Hydration is very important, but the idea that eight glasses of water is essential is a strange one. In healthy… more