Swimming After You Eat? Yes, You Can.
Rumors of after-meal cramping have been greatly exaggerated.
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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!
The Truth Behind The “Failure” Of Colgate Beef Lasagna
Apparently, nobody had a craving for freeze-dried chicken and crab meat entrees created by a company best known for mint-flavored toothpaste.
Clearing Up Myths About Defibrillators
Despite what you have seen on TV, the device known as an automated external defibrillator (AED) is not meant to restart a heart that has completely stopped.
The Idea That Bullfrogs Never Sleep Is Bull
Animals have devised fascinating ways to rest while on the go, maintaining enough alertness to evade predators trying to surprise them during a snooze fest.
How Old Is Your Dog In Human Years? You Don’t Multiply By 7…
Figuring out the human equivalent of a dog’s age is as simple as multiplying how old they are by seven, right? Turns out, it’s not that simple.
Was Drink Toasting Originally A Way To Avoid Poisoning?
This urban myth proves you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet.
Do Celebrities Always Die In Threes?
Despite the hype, stars don’t depart this vale of tears in triplets.
The “Shocking” Truth About Benjamin Franklin’s “Discovery” of Electricity
Kites with keys aside, people have known about electricity for centuries.
Debunking The “Curse Of The Pharaohs”
Despite the hype, Egyptian mummy curses are shockingly rare and downright bland.
Do Piranhas Really Make Mincemeat Of Humans?
Rumors about their voracious appetites are greatly exaggerated.