Are Black Panthers Really A Separate Species?
It’s time to separate the hype from biology.
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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 Windy City Doesn’t Exactly Live Up To Its Name
The capital of New Zealand reigns supreme.
Why 98.6 Degrees Fahrenheit Means You’re Hot Stuff
Human temperatures are getting progressively cooler, but why?
The Controversial Origins Of The Pythagorean Theorem
Was Pythagoras a mathematical genius or the king of numerical hype?
Female Praying Mantises And Fatal Attraction
Don’t believe every rumor you’ve heard about insect “sexual cannibalism.”
Do Sunflowers Always Face the Sun?
For older sunflowers, heliotropism isn’t all that.
Jingle Bells Isn’t A Christmas Song
Many believe the song was actually written for Thanksgiving.
Was The Declaration Of Independence Really Signed On July 4th, 1776?
Well, that’s the day it went to the printer, but…
Benjamin Franklin’s Beef (Or, Rather, “Turkey”) With The Bald Eagle
He thought the bird had “bad moral character.”
Did The Pilgrims Really Wear Black, White, And Buckles?
We tend to think of the Pilgrims as the kind of folks that Johnny Cash, “the man in black,” could’ve swapped shirts and pants with.