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      MISCONCEPTIONS

      Don't worry, this really is the Japanese flag.

      Misconceptions About Japan

      In the minds of many people in the West, Japan is a crowded, tech-obsessed country with unfamiliar habits and unhinged game shows. But how much do those perceptions align with reality?

      Jon Mayer

      Not pictured: A tool of espionage.

      6 Misconceptions About the 1990s

      In the latest episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks myths from the last decade of the 20th century, from fraudulent Furby fears to some misinformation around the era’s most famous trial.

      Jon Mayer

      Did Thomas Jefferson really bring ice cream to the U.S.?

      1 Misconception About Each U.S. President

      George Washington wasn’t the only U.S. president for whom a healthy dose of fiction gets mixed in with the facts.

      Ellen Gutoskey



      Orange isn’t necessarily the new black.

      Misconceptions About Prison

      In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd sheds some light on the prison system.

      Bethel Afful


      Jesus probably wasn't born on December 25.

      10 Misconceptions About Holidays

      'Tis the season to bust some myths about our favorite holiday celebrations, from the origins of the Hanukkah dreidel to Jesus's real birthday.

      Alvin Ward


      ADHD can’t be diagnosed from a stock photo.

      Misconceptions About ADHD

      ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the more misunderstood mental health conditions in popular culture.

      Jon Mayer


      Reefer madness? Maybe not.

      7 Common Misconceptions About Drugs

      Do bath salts turn you into a cannibal? Can caffeine actually sober you up? We debunk a few misconceptions about drugs.

      Jake Rossen
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