#myth-busting

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Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

The maker of Taser is the highest paid CEO, taking home $165 million-his new pay package and soaring stock made him a billionaire last year

The backstory behind the $17 billion company founded by Smith may be a myth, challenging its core ethos.
fromweather-fox.com
3 months ago

What Causes Lightning to Strike the Same Place Twice?

Lightning can and does strike the same place multiple times, especially tall structures.
The idea that lightning never strikes twice is a common myth.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Joe Nickell, Paranormal Investigator and Real-Life Scully,' Dies at 80

Joe Nickell embodies a unique multifaceted approach as the world's only full-time professional paranormal investigator, blending skepticism with humor.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Is there any truth to 5-second rule? Scientists FINALLY settle debate

The 5-second rule is a myth; food dropped on the floor can quickly pick up harmful bacteria.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Why Colonoscopies Aren't as Bad as You Think

Colonoscopy is essential for diagnosing serious gastrointestinal issues, despite widespread fears and misconceptions about the procedure.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Toll of Lies Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Congestion pricing claims, especially regarding business impacts, are often exaggerated and misleading.
Women
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Male vs. Female Brains: 5 Surprising Ways We Think Alike

Behavioral differences between men and women are often exaggerated or unfounded and not necessarily based on biological sex.
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fromBuzzFeed
11 months ago

This Eye Doctor Is Revealing The Absolute Worst Thing You Can Do For Your Eyes

Contact lens users should avoid using tap water as a substitute for lens solution and consider discarding lenses if no solution is available.
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