Playing Dead Is, In Fact, Not An Act For Possums
Its body goes limp, its breathing appears to stop, and its tongue sticks out, but it’s not merely pretending…
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In today’s world many misconceptions have been perpetuated—becoming modern day “facts”—when, in reality, myths and hearsay have taken over. Sorry to burst your bubble, but in this weekly column, Ripley’s puts those delusions to the test, turning your world upside down, because you can’t always…Believe It!
Think A Coin Toss Is A 50/50 Shot? Think Again!
Some can even make a coin come up heads 10 out of 10 times.
The Egg-citing Truth Behind Humpty Dumpty
The real-life Humpty Dumpty may have been capable of annihilating military forces.
Do Alligators Ever Stop Growing?
A recent spate of large gator finds has people wondering if these reptiles ever stop growing.
Is the Phrase ‘Saved by the Bell’ about Being Buried Alive?
The grave story behind the iconic phrase.
Were the Wright Brothers the First to Fly?
First in flight? Some may beg to differ.
Was Egyptian Mummification Really About Preserving Bodies?
It’s time to put the final nail in this ancient legend’s coffin… or, rather, sarcophagus.
Will Eating Apple Seeds Poison You?
Find out how apple seeds earned their deadly reputation.
Is That Gum I Swallowed 7 Years Ago Still In My Stomach?
The theory more than likely stemmed from the fact that many companies used to label their gum as “indigestible.” Which is technically true.
Is A Dog’s Mouth Actually Cleaner Than A Human’s?
Many of us enjoy kisses from our pups safe in the belief that dogs’ mouths have fewer germs than our own. But how does canine oral cleanliness really stack up to that of humans?