‘We only use 10% of our brain’: 20+ Old wives tales that folks still believe

Before the internet, the only way you would possess information was if someone you knew told it to you, or you read it in a book somewhere. It was hard to fact-check something, so you generally accepted what your parents/elders told you, no matter how valid it actually was. Community knowledge is important. We lean …
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32 ‘Facts’ That Used to be Taught in School that Have Since Been Debunked

Oh, the good ol’ education system – always keeping us on our toes, amirite? I mean, who can forget the days of learning cursive in grade school, and then suddenly, they’re like, «Nah, we’re done with that.» It makes you wonder how these kids these days even sign their names (wait, do they)? And it’s …
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Redditors Discuss The Dumbest Myths People Believe

Every culture has myths. Myths range from ancient to brand baby-spanking new, and even though they can be a source of disinformation, they are so darn fun! One of my favorite myths stems back to my school days. When teachers were late to class, students would confidently proclaim that if they didn’t show up after …
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People Discuss The Dumbest Myths We Still Somehow Believe

Every culture has myths. Myths range from ancient to brand baby-spanking new, and even though they can be a source of disinformation, they are so darn fun! One of my favorite myths stems back to my school days. When teachers were late to class, students would confidently proclaim that if they didn’t show up after …
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The Internet Debates: WTF Do Centaurs Do With Their Human Arms While Galloping?

Centaurs. Half horse and half human, these creatures were staples of Greek mythology.  While movies like Fantasia depict a world of male and female Centaurs, in classic myths the creatures were all male and, for the most part, untamed. In movies and books, centaurs are often doing something with their hands. And it’s usually wielding …
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People Share Dumb Myths About Their Countries & Continents

Every single place on Earth has its fair share of dumb stereotypes and myths. Many people believe that everyone in the United States is an overweight gun-toting Karen. An embarrassing number of Americans believe the French are anti-shower, unshaved chain smokers. The reality of most stereotypes is that they are woefully overblown. This r/AskReddit threaddoes …
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Doctor Clears Up Some More Coronavirus Misconceptions On Twitter

Dr. Faheem Younus has a couple things going for him right now. He’s an infectious disease expert, and he’s got quite the Twitter following. He’s been using these powers for good as people cope with coronavirus fears. Younus shared a thread recently that busts some common myths about the pandemic, and now he’s back with a …
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Doctor’s Twitter Thread Debunks Common Coronavirus Myths

We’re all being inundated with information – and misinformation – regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Sometimes all the statistics and warnings can feel overwhelming. Dr. Faheem Younus took to Twitter yesterday in an attempt to clear some of these things up. In a Twitter thread, the Maryland-based doctor tackles common myths about the virus, from the …
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