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Believe These Myths to Be True? The Facts Are Surprising

You've likely heard of the below 'facts', the truth of which we never doubted. However, the truth behind these statements is quite the opposite. Here are 11 common misconceptions, you've likely thought were facts: 1. Soap kills bacteria Soap washes bacteria off, but it doesn't kill it.

Don’t Fall For These Popular Food Safety Myths

Here, we have attempted to debunk some common food safety myths that you should always keep in mind. Related: These 7 Common Food Myths Have Just Been Debunked! Myth 1: If the food looks and smells fine, it’s good to eat A lot of us do this.

Have You Been Believing These Christmas Myths Too?

However, amidst the festive cheer, a host of lesser-known facts and persistent myths have taken root. In this article, we will uncover the truth behind some of the most enduring Christmas myths, exploring everything from the holiday's religious roots to its beloved character, Mr. 

Ingrown Toenails – Myths, Facts, and How to Treat Them

Myths & Facts: Myth: Getting a pedicure every 2-4 weeks will effectively treat an ingrown toenail. Fact: Only a Podiatrist is licensed to treat the pathology of an ingrown toenail. Myth: Cutting your nails short enough will stop toenails from ingrowing.

These American History “Facts” Are Actually False

Dive into this article to discover the truth behind some of the myths you may have believed about US history.

Fact or Fiction? Debunking History's Most Common Myths

However, historians claim that most of what we think we know about this historical period is wrong, due to the many widespread myths that have been in circulation for decades. Below, you'll find 12 of the most common myths, along with reasons why they're not actually true. 1.

Did You Know These Health Facts Are Actually Myths?

But that doesn’t mean a few myths and lies haven’t slipped through the net over the years. Here is a list of 12 ‘health facts’ that for one reason of another are either misleading or downright false. 1. You can lose loads of weight doing yoga. Yoga can provide you with many rich benefits.

These So-Called “Facts” About Cats Aren’t Actually True

We gathered some popular myths and misconceptions about cats that are often treated as facts. It’s time to debunk them. MYTH: Cats Always Land on Their Feet When They Fall While it’s true that cats do often land on their feet when they fall from a height, they don’t do it always.

The BIGGEST Cancer Myths Explained

Believing in cancer myths can be more dangerous than you think, as it leads to needless worry and redirects your attention from preventative practices that are important. In this article, we dispel 8 big misconceptions about cancer. Myth 1.

The World's Most Common Myths & Misconceptions

There are many “facts” we all know but are actually misconceptions and complete myths. This infographic shows you the most common misconceptions, as well as how prevalent there are.

These Myths Surrounding Dementia Need to be Cleared

However, we still need to understand the syndrome better as there are plenty of myths related to it. Today, we will look at some of the common myths surrounding dementia that need to be dispelled. Let’s separate fact from fiction. See Also: 5 Types of Dementia and Ways to Prevent Them 1.

Popular Myths Dispelled - Informative and Funny!

We all have many little beliefs we are completly sure are fact. However, it is often we discover that little facts we thought were true since childhood are actually nothing more than a myth. Have a look at this myth-busting post to really re-evaluate what you think you know!