Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Giraffes Sleep Longer Than 30 Minutes A Day

Giraffes actually have fairly normal sleeping patterns. Similar to human beings, giraffes usually sleep at night and take brief naps in the afternoon. A study conducted recently concludes that the average giraffe sleeps roughly 4.6 hours a day. 

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The More You Know

  • After Hitler ordered the deportation of Denmark's Jewish population, Danish citizens organized a massive evacuation of the Jews to neutral Sweden, despite the risks. In the end, 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust.
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  • Dr. Seuss wrote "Green Eggs and Ham" on a bet.
  • Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be known as Boston, Oregon.
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