7 Misconceptions About Social Media
In the latest episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some commonly held beliefs about social media, from who owns what you post to what happens to your data.
In the latest episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some commonly held beliefs about social media, from who owns what you post to what happens to your data.
No, spies aren't all focused on national security. Yes, the CIA did deploy a mission called Operation Acoustic Kitty.
We debunk one myth about each state in the U.S., from the Rocky Mountain not-so-high of Colorado to New Mexico. That’s right, New Mexico.
“Survival of the fittest” is Darwin 101. But did you know that Charles Darwin didn’t actually coin that phase? Let’s explore some common myths and misconceptions about evolution.
Not every cult is a commune-based religious organization run by a charismatic man.
Whether you lived through the ‘80s or merely have absorbed some details via 'Stranger Things,' take a look at some of the myths surrounding the "me decade."
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?
George Washington wasn’t the only U.S. president for whom a healthy dose of fiction gets mixed in with the facts.
In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd sheds some light on the prison system.
'Tis the season to bust some myths about our favorite holiday celebrations, from the origins of the Hanukkah dreidel to Jesus's real birthday.
ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the more misunderstood mental health conditions in popular culture.
Do bath salts turn you into a cannibal? Can caffeine actually sober you up? We debunk a few misconceptions about drugs.
Find out the real deal behind mummies, the truth behind the Sphinx’s nose, and how King Tut probably met his end.
How well do you know the United States of America? In this episode of Misconceptions, we debunk one common myth about each of the 50 states.
In this episode of Misconceptions, Justin Dodd breaks down some common misunderstandings about physics.
The consumption of the sweet-tasting carbohydrate is a hotly debated topic, and the misconceptions sometimes outweigh the truth.
We'll exhume a few of them.
Hearing NFTs explained as “non-fungible tokens” only makes sense if you already know what ‘fungible’ means.
Robots are a very real part of the modern world, in everything from car factories to vacuum cleaners.
Do you put too much stock into anything labeled ‘forensic evidence’? You might be a victim of the CSI effect.
From human sacrifices to misunderstood doomsday prophecies, we're dispelling the popular myths about the Maya civilization.
From the mysteries behind their meows to what all that purring is about, we're breaking down some myths about our feline companions.
We're shedding light on some common misconceptions about World War I, including who was actually involved and when the fighting officially ended.
We're detailing some of the most common misconceptions about the Cold War, including how close we came to World War III and Pepsi's impact on world affairs.