Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Ostriches Don't Hide Their Heads in the Sand

Ostriches do not put their heads in the sand when they're threatened. In fact, they don't bury their heads at any point whatsoever. When threatened, ostriches tend to flop over and play dead. 

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The More You Know

  • The first roller coaster was invented to stop sinful behavior.
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