Myths
Is it True That the Bigger Your Shoe Size…
You know what they say, the bigger your shoe size the bigger your… other things. Men have stressed about this old saying for years. It’s commonly known that a man with bigger shoes may be packing a bigger friend in the downstairs department, but is it actually true? Kids use this phrase to tease each other about the size of their penis and it’s even a dinner party joke well into adulthood. While men stress over if their shoe size gives away how big or little their johnson is, many women still believe that size doesn’t actually matter. Do bigger shoes mean a bigger penis? The bigger the shoe size the bigger the… It’s common misconception that shoe size indicates penis size. This means that no longer do men with small feet have to worry about being siz...
Is it True That Kissing Burns 6.4 Calories?
Kissing does burn calories. How many calories kissing burns actually depends on a few factors but experts say that it a good make-out session could be as beneficial as a brisk walk in the park. Does kissing burn 6.4 calories? It could! And the good news is the more passionately you do it, the more calories it could burn. Kissing burns calories and has health benefits Whether or not it’s true that kissing burns 6.4 calories doesn’t change the truth about it’s health benefits. Laying one on someone we care about actually stimulates our mood and helps improve our immunity. It also just makes us feel cared for. Everyone knows that after a good session of slobber swapping on the couch they feel giddy. That doesn’t just go for teenagers in puppy love either. Even ...
Is it True That All Dogs Descend From Wolves?
After snuggling your pooch, it may be hard to believe that all dogs descend from Wolves. It may not be that far from the truth, but the truth about whether or not dog descend from wolves isn’t as black and white as one may think. In fact, the more fossils that are discovered keep telling us more and more about where our furry friends come from. New information has helped researchers understand much more about where dogs came from, if dogs descended from wolves and how humans and dogs first teamed up. Prior to the most recent evidence it was believed that the domesticated dogs we have in our homes descended from the gray wolf. In keeping with that theory, it was thought the split in the genetic line from wolves to dogs happened about 16,000 years ago. But one ancient wolf bone fou...
Is it True That Moss Only Grows on the North side?
Have you ever heard that moss only grows on the North side of a tree? Forest guides and survival enthusiasts may often believe that the moss only grows on the north side of the tree, especially if they are in the Northern hemisphere. The reason for this is that moss often grows on the north side in that part of the world, but it doesn’t always. However, using the “trick” that moss only grows on the North side could get someone further lost in the woods in another region of the world. Expert navigators and naturalists say that sunlight and moisture are both good indicators of where moss should grow and that isn’t always the north side of a tree. Why do people think moss only grows on the north side? It’s a widely spread rumor and often said by respected people...
Is it True That Elephants Never Forget?
We’ve all heard that elephants never forget. Researchers and scientists have been studying elephant behavior and their memory for many years. What they have found out tells us that elephants do actually forget some things. But when it comes to what they need to remember to survive threatening conditions, their memories are incredible. It’s not uncommon for intelligent mammals to have great memory recall for negative experiences and it seems that elephant brains are no different. Even more fascinating is that evidence shows elephants are able to feel a wide range of emotions that are very similar to humans. Researchers found that what makes elephants feel these emotions is a complex neural network that could also be responsible for why they never forget. Is it true that eleph...
Is it True That Fruit Stickers are Edible?
A few years ago an article began to circulate claiming that fruit stickers are edible. As with any rumors running wild on the internet, it later evolved. The evolution of this rumor went all the way to encouragement to eat the stickers on fruit because the FDA says they are safe to eat. Does “safe to eat” actually mean that fruit stickers are edible? In the article it was recommended to continue to remove the fruit stickers but that if you ate a few of them it wouldn’t kill you. Although it’s true that swallowing a fruit sticker won’t kill someone immediately, that doesn’t necessarily mean that fruit stickers are edible. Many things can be eaten but that doesn’t make them edible. This seems to be the case with fruit stickers as well. Although,...
Is it True That When You Wake Up at 2-3 am There’s a Hidden Message attached?
For years people have said that when you wake up at 2 or 3 am there’s a hidden message waiting. Long ago people believed that time of the morning was called the witching hour. It was said that when you wake up at 2 or 3 am something paranormal or spiritual is happening. Some people claim they routinely wake up at 2 or 3 am and take it as a sign that something isn’t right in their life. Over the years, the reasons that you wake up at 2 or 3 am have been hypothesized by everyone from psychics to doctors. In spite of the many theories, there is no real way to figure out what keeps a specific person waking up at 2 or 3 am. Some claim that its a normal thing and some claim that it’s a sign from spirit guides. What are the theories about when you wake up at 2 or 3 am? Ther...
Is it True That Armadillos Carry Leprosy?
When people began to say that Armadillos carry leprosy, no one thought to outright question the myth. At the time that the idea first started, it was commonly known that many animals carried diseases that were transmitted to humans. It seemed that leprosy was just another to add to this list. But is it true that Armadillos carry leprosy and if so, can they infect humans? It’s been know for a few years that Armadillos were carriers of leprosy. According to scientists, they are the only animal other than humans that can host the bacteria that causes leprosy. It’s important to talk about exactly why because it does tell us a bit about the bacteria and the likelihood of it’s transmission. It’s believed, although not proven, that Armadillos carry leprosy because of ...
Is it True That Milk Causes Acne?
More and more people today are suffering from acne. Once a skin ailment that plagued mainly adolescents, many adults now report having acne well into middle age and beyond. With so many people seeking treatment for their acne, many are also looking to the root causes behind their unsightly blemishes in an effort to prevent breakouts. One common belief is that milk causes acne. Is it true that milk causes acne? A variety of research by dermatologists, beauty editors and nutritionists have gone into determining if it’s true that milk causes acne. Unfortunately, the findings are unclear and contradictory. While some studies indicate milk causes acne, other studies find there is a correlation between acne and ingredients commonly found in dairy products in which case the milk itself is not the...
Is it True That Redheads Feel Pain Differently?
Gingers get a lot of grief about being different but is it true that redheads feel pain differently too? Having red hair is not common. Statistics say that only about 2% of the population is naturally redheaded. That’s about the same number of people that have bipolar disorder. Even though they are small in numbers, a lot of redheads do seem to be able to tolerate and process pain differently than their dark haired counter parts. It’s common myth that most people born with red hair have heard. According to the rumors, redheads feel pain differently and are also much more sensitive to pain medications. Like many old sayings, this one has been taken with a grain of salt until researchers proved that redheads may feel pain differently. Studies show that there is truth to the...
Is it True That 99.9% of All Species Are Extinct?
According to estimations about 99.9% of all species are extinct. Scientists have no way of confirming how many species of animals have lived and are living because there just simply is too many. Even knowing what we know about how fossils are created and the extinction rate of current species, there is no way to be sure about how many species are extinct. However, using information gathered by paleontologists and the history of evolution, it’s been estimated that 99.9% of all species are extinct. That’s not all of the species living here on the Planet today. It’s actually of all the species who have lived on Earth at all. Knowing that life has somehow survived thru 5 mass extinctions, Scientists hypothesized how many species there could have been based on what they kn...
Is it True That Smaller Scorpions are More Poisonous?
A common belief people have is that smaller Scorpions are more poisonous. While the size of the Scorpion can be tied to how much damage it can do, Scorpions aren’t poisonous. Scorpions, like all organisms that bite or sting to inject toxins, are actually venomous. Poisonous organisms release toxins when they are eaten or absorbed by touching the skin. Equally false to the myth about smaller Scorpions being more poisonous is the myth that they are aggressive and deadly. Scorpions aren’t as liberal with their stingers as many people believe. And they prefer to sting prey, not humans. They are more likely to pinch or run when seeing humans. However, myths like the one about smaller Scorpions being more poisonous, have led people to be terrified of them. Like most things, no...
