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10 World Facts You’ve Believed That Are Totally False

Have you ever heard that lightning never strikes the same place twice? Or that being out in the cold can give you a cold? These are just a couple of the many misconceptions that have weaved their way...

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Ten Things You Know about Cowboys That Are Totally Wrong

They’re the folks with that tough, aloof, and even distant look in their eyes. They are armed with six-shooters, always rocking wide-brimmed hats, and have enough grit to chew through the toughest...

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10 Wild Conspiracy Theories about Natural Phenomena

When a natural disaster happens, the most common response is to rescue survivors, determine the damage, and then try to rebuild. Those directly affected often feel overwhelmed, disoriented, and scared....

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10 Harmful Misconceptions about Gender and Sexuality

In the tapestry of our world, conversations about gender and sexuality are buzzing louder than ever. But let’s face it, some myths floating around could use a friendly debunking. This list is all about...

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10 Insane War Stories That Turned Out to Be Myths

War comes with its fair share of propaganda. On and off the battlefield, the various players try to control the narrative. Whether it’s for support in their war efforts from the masses or simply to...

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10 Misconceptions About Our Bodies That Many of Us Still Believe

We live in a complex world, but most of us lack expertise in more than a few subjects or disciplines, if that. We hear a lot of claims, some of which seem strange and have been passed down from one...

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10 Popular Myths about the American Justice System

Many people, whether American or not, believe they have a pretty good idea of how the American justice system works. After all, the USA is one of the biggest producers of television and they have made...

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10 Hard Facts That Prove the Sky Is Not Falling

The media loves to have you believe that everything in the world is constantly getting worse and that things are bad overall. It is great for clicks, as negative, sensationalist headlines grab...

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10 Phony Myths and Urban Legends That Just Won’t Die

There are a lot of fake facts flying around out there. Now more than ever, it’s easier to lie to people in large numbers and have phony posts, statements, and claims go viral. Never before have we all...

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Ten Unexpected Truths About How Pirates Really Lived

Historians now limit the Golden Age of Piracy to a little less than a hundred years. But the violent activities on the high seas between the 1650s and 1730s were notorious and noteworthy no matter the...

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10 Dangerous Lies We Were Told about Smoking Cigarettes

For decades, the truth about smoking was obscured by a web of deceptive myths and misleading claims. Tobacco companies, through clever marketing and advertising, spread numerous falsehoods that...

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10 Totally Deceptive Marketing Tactics Exposed

Marketing is a powerful tool that shapes our perceptions and influences our purchasing decisions, often in ways we don’t even realize. While some marketing tactics are straightforward, others can be...

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