It may be an urban legend or just a 'science fact' that got popular because it sounded believable, but a significant part of the facts we believe to be true often turn out to be either inaccurate or flat out wrong. So don't believe everything you're told, and let's set a few things straight. |
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10 Little-Known Facts about Countries around the World
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Enrich Your Knowledge with These 18 Fascinating Facts!
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9 Different Types of Oranges You Never Knew About
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15 Jaw-Dropping Facts You'll Find Hard to Believe!
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These Supposed Aphrodisiacs Are Just a Waste of Money
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The Eerie, Spiritual, and Sometimes Fun History of Masks
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Yasuke: The Story of the African Samurai
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A Look into Ancient Greece Like You've Never Seen Before
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The 10 Most Successful Battle Tactics of the Ancient World
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13 of Napoleon Bonaparte's Most Famous Quotes
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Hark Back to Meiji-Era Japan With These Stunning Pictures
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These Vintage Photos are Both Funny & Bizarre!
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10 Mysteries that have Shocked Human History
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7 Fairy Tales That Are Popular to This Very Day!
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These Borders Exist Longer Than the Countries They Divide
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Museum of the Weird: 15 Fascinating Finds
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Witness How Cinema's Visual Effects Changed With Time
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Learn Something New Today With These Mind-Blowing Facts
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