Busting Popular Myths That You Probably Thought Were Facts

Accused Salem Witches Were Hung, Not Burned at the Stake

Burning witches at the stake may have been a popular practice at other times in other parts of the world, but it never happened at the Salem Witch Trials.

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The More You Know

  • The Catholic Church considers the Theory of Evolution to be "virtually certain", and believes that intelligent design "isn't science even though it pretends to be."
  • Dentistry is the oldest profession in the world.
  • There are more than 24 time zones around the world.
  • Beavers have transparent eyelids so they can see underwater.
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