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
Myth: Taking your vitamins will keep you healthy.
Reality: Vitamins sound like a great idea: One pill that can provide you everything you need to be healthy! If only… more
Myth: You need to wait an hour after eating to swim or you can cramp and drown.
Reality: Many sources say there are no documented cases of anyone ever drowning because they’ve had a cramp related to… more
Myth: Humans have 100 billion brain cells.
Reality: In 2009, scientists found that you actually have more like 86 billion brain cells. It’s tempting to round up, but this… more
Myth: Drugs make “holes” in your brain.
Reality: That doesn’t mean drugs are good for your brain. Many drugs (illicit and otherwise) can significantly alter your brain’s structure… more