Myth: Bats are Blind
Reality: Bats see in black and white. And at night they see better than we do. They lack color receptors; but… more
Myth: Human beings evolved from apes
Reality: Humans did evolve from an ancestor that was far more ape-like than humans. But this is far from saying that… more
Myth: We have five senses
Reality: Besides the five empirical senses, there are at least four other senses that are rarely cited: proprioception—sensing one’s orientation in space; thermoception—a sense… more
Myth: The Mustard seed is the smallest seed
Reality: Many seeds are smaller than the mustard seed including duckweed, watermeal, and poppy seeds. The smallest seed on record… more
Myth: The largest living organism is the blue whale/the redwood forest/Titanosaur/etc.
Reality: But the largest living organism on planet earth is the humongous honey fungus in the Oregon Blue Mountains. This single organism… more
Myth: Bananas Grow on Trees
Reality: Bananas grow on something the size of trees, but the Banana “tree” is not actually a tree. The banana plant, which… more
Myth: Toilet flushes spin a different direction in the Southern Hemisphere
Reality: Both directions can be found in both hemispheres. There is some science behind this myth, but it doesn’t really apply… more
Myth: There only three states of matter: Solid, liquid & Gas
Reality: Don’t forget plasma. That makes four states. Plasma isn’t some gel or goo, it’s more like superheated ions and electrons. It’s… more
Myth: Astrology
Reality: Modern science took a different turn when it came to studying stars. Astronomy got picked for the team, and Astrology… more