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      MISCONCEPTIONS

      We know a lot about Ancient Egypt, but some things (like hieroglyphs) aren't as clear as you might have thought.

      6 Misconceptions About Ancient Egypt

      Find out the real deal behind mummies, the truth behind the Sphinx’s nose, and how King Tut probably met his end.

      Jake Rossen

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      One Misconception About Each U.S. State

      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.

      Jon Mayer

      Physics can be pretty complicated.

      Frequent Misconceptions About Physics

      In this episode of Misconceptions, Justin Dodd breaks down some common misunderstandings about physics.

      Jon Mayer



      5 Misconceptions About Sugar—Debunked

      The consumption of the sweet-tasting carbohydrate is a hotly debated topic, and the misconceptions sometimes outweigh the truth.

      Presented by: Cheribundi


      Not all funerals will break the bank.

      8 Misconceptions About Death

      We'll exhume a few of them.

      Jake Rossen


      Which is your crypto of choice?

      Common Misconceptions About Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and More

      Hearing NFTs explained as “non-fungible tokens” only makes sense if you already know what ‘fungible’ means.

      Ellen Gutoskey


      Don't fear the robots.

      4 Misconceptions About Robots

      Robots are a very real part of the modern world, in everything from car factories to vacuum cleaners.

      Justin Dodd
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