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fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

10 Leadership Myths You Need to Stop Believing | Entrepreneur

The most dangerous leadership ideas are the ones that seem reasonable—presented in leadership books, offsite decks, and on LinkedIn without questioning their validity.
Relationships
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Stephen King's most misused piece of writing advice

A thesaurus is a treasure trove of words to help writers compose the best phrase to express their ideas and thoughts.
Writing
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

14 Starbucks Myths You Need To Stop Believing - Tasting Table

Many long-held assumptions about Starbucks drinks alter customer perceptions and ordering habits, highlighting the importance of separating myth from reality for informed choices.
Coffee
Women
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Holy labor pains! How one woman (allegedly) became the first female pope

The legend of Pope Joan reflects enduring themes of gender and power dynamics within the papacy.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Don't trust the climate doomers spooking us with lies

The article argues against common climate change narratives, asserting that many claims about climate impacts are exaggerated or misleading.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

How old your dog REALLY is: Calculator reveals your pet's 'true age'

Dogs age differently based on size and breed, making the 7 dog years per human year myth an oversimplification.
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Who Really Built the Egyptian Pyramids-And How Did They Do It?

Although it's cer­tain­ly more plau­si­ble than hypothe­ses like ancient aliens or lizard peo­ple, the idea that slaves built the Egypt­ian pyra­mids is no more true.
London
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Debunking Common Myths About 4/20

The term 4/20, widely linked to cannabis culture, is shrouded in myths, including its connection to police codes and active chemicals.
Beer
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

10 Common Myths About Social Security, Debunked

Myths surrounding Social Security, including bankruptcy fears and undocumented immigrant contributions, misinform the public about its true status and importance.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

5 Baby Boomer Money Myths That Have Been Totally Debunked

Understanding and debunking baby boomer money myths can help improve long-term financial strategies.
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

Everything You've Been Told About Java is a Lie | HackerNoon

Java is often misunderstood, and common misconceptions can deter new learners. With proper guidance, learning Java can be an accessible and rewarding experience.
Java
fromInsideEVs
6 months ago

Are EVs Really More Expensive To Operate Than Gas Cars?

For one thing, I've seen a lot of Americans circulating this around, and it's important to note that many significant elements of this piece are specific to drivers in the UK.
Alternative transportation
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

5 Myths About Life Insurance You Need to Stop Believing

Many people overestimate the cost of life insurance by as much as three times; in fact, for a healthy 30-year-old, term life can be as low as $170 a year.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago

No, You Can't See the Great Wall of China from Space

The basic problem (as with so many you can see X from space-type statements) is resolution. This is a term astronomers use for the ability to distinguish two closely spaced objects, as opposed to seeing them so close together that they merge into a single dot.
OMG science
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