Do Humans Only Use 10% of Their Brains?
Is it true that we only use 10% of our brains? Today we’ll take a closer look at this pervasive urban myth. Do Humans Only Use 10% of Our Brains? The belief holds that deep inside each of us, there is...
View ArticleCan Shark Cartilage Treat Cancer in Humans?
Today we take a look at the myth that sharks do not get cancer, a claim often touted by supplement vendors selling shark cartilage. Scientists disagree. The Misconception The misconception that sharks...
View ArticleWas a Django Unchained Actor Killed by Dogs?
A graphic circulating claims that Ato Essandoh, an actor who appeared in the 2012 western Django Unchained, was killed on the set by wild dogs at the request of Leonardo DiCaprio. It’s not true. Let’s...
View ArticleCoca-Cola, Cocaine, and the True Rumors of Addiction
Those who enjoy drinking Coca-Cola, commonly referred to as “Coke,” have likely heard the rumor at one point or another that the soft drink used to contain cocaine. It would be understandable for the...
View ArticleCNN 1980’s “End of the World” Video Emerges
A video produced by Ted Turner which had been the stuff of legend for decades finally emerged this week. It is allegedly the final video to be broadcast by CNN in the event of the “end of the world.”...
View ArticleCardiff Giant: Classic American Hoax
The Cardiff Giant is considered to be one of the greatest American hoaxes. It was conceived by atheist George Hull after an argument at a Methodist revival. Origin of the Cardiff Giant In 1868, while...
View ArticlePearl Carter and Phil Bailey Story: Real or Hoax?
A bizarre story that went viral in 2010 described a grandmother and grandson who fell in love and planned to have a baby together. Now we’re taking a look back at the story of 72-year old Pearl Carter...
View ArticleWhy Won’t Kraft Singles Melt When Exposed to Flame?
It has been suggested that Kraft and other types of processed cheese product slices do not melt even when exposed directly to a flame. The implication from this demonstration is that these “fake...
View ArticleRumor: Chuck Norris and the NAZI Surrender
A popular Chuck Norris “fact” states that he was born the day before the Nazis surrendered in World War II. Is this true or false? It’s not true. For the last decade, Chuck Norris has been the subject...
View ArticleDid an Arch Survive a 1945 Atomic Blast and 2011 Earthquake?
A series of photos claims that an arch (or torii) survived both an atomic bomb blast and a 2011 earthquake / tsunami in Japan. Is this true or false? It is False. A graphic circulating online contains...
View ArticleMiracle in Egypt: True Story or Parable?
A story tells of two girls who were buried alive by their father, and saved 15 days later by a mysterious man dressed in white who had wounds on his hands. Is this story real? There is No Evidence That...
View ArticleCan You Melt Sidewalk Ice With Dawn Dish Soap?
Numerous websites claim that sidewalk ice can be removed or prevented with a Dawn dish soap mixture. We decided to put this claim to the test, and present our results below. Online Claims A search on...
View ArticleDoes this Photo Show a Massacre of 2000 Nigerians?
A photo of charred bodies is circulating online, with claims that it shows 2000 Nigerians massacred “2 days after Paris.” Is this photo real or fake? The photo is real, but the story attached to it is...
View ArticleDoes Niagara Falls Completely Freeze? Tourism Officials Say No.
Several fascinating photographs and old postcards make the rounds on the internet depicting a frozen-over Niagara Falls. In 2014 a new set of photos circulated which showed the falls frozen. Does...
View ArticleAre Daddy Long Legs Spiders Poisonous?
A common rumor claims that daddy long legs spiders are poisonous, but they are not dangerous to humans because their fangs are too short to penetrate human skin. It’s a myth. What are Daddy Long Legs?...
View ArticleIs This a Photo of Woman with Her 69 Children?
A photo circulating online allegedly depicts a woman from the 1700’s with her 69 children. Is this real or fake? Miscaptioned The photo has been popularized recently by internet “fact” pages such as...
View ArticleHave We Been Looking at the Wrong Map for 500 Years?
Have we been looking at the wrong map for the past 500 years? This question was raised in an episode of The West Wing which aired in February of 2001. The Map Shown in the Episode is Real, but it is...
View ArticleDid Mitt Romney Call Michelle Obama “First Woman”?
A graphic circulating online claims that Mitt Romney said that Michelle Obama should be called “First Woman” instead of “First Lady.” Is this true or false? It’s not true. Let’s first take a look at...
View ArticleAlexandria’s Genesis: Real or Fake?
Today we look at an alleged rare genetic mutation known as Alexandria’s Genesis, which turns eyes purple and results in a loss of body hair. It’s not real. Let’s first take a look at this fictional...
View ArticleIs This Photo of Spiral Clouds Real or Fake?
Today we take a look at an image of an incredible spiral cloud formation with a description that the photo was taken in the Himalayas in 2009. The Image is a Digital Creation. First, let’s take a look...
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