4 Big Misconceptions About the Human Body
Considering how familiar we all are with the human body—since we all have one—there is a surprising number of enduring myths about it.
Considering how familiar we all are with the human body—since we all have one—there is a surprising number of enduring myths about it.
In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd thaws out a few myths about the ice age, from the idea that Earth was once frozen solid to what actually caused the mammoths’ extinction.
The Great Depression was caused by the 1929 stock market crash and plunged the entire country into poverty … right? Maybe not.
The medieval era wasn’t just a bunch of flat Earthers feasting and jousting.
In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some myths about these great beasts of the ocean, from whether punching them in the nose is a valid defense tactic to the events that inspired 'Jaws.'
How much water should you really drink a day? Well, it’s complicated.
Did Julius Caesar really say “Et tu, Brute?” Did Nero fiddle while Rome burned? What was with the togas? We answer these questions and more.
We debunk myths from the last decade of the 20th century, from fraudulent Furby fears to some misinformation around the era’s most famous trial.
How smart do you really need to be to get away with murder?
Not all Japanese game shows feature life-threatening challenges, and not all ramen lovers slurp loudly. Let's debunk a few more misconceptions about Japan.
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.