Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

You Can Balance an Egg Any Day of the Year

There are a lot of old folks that think you can only balance an egg on its bottom during the Spring Equinox. This is simply untrue. If you grab an egg from your fridge and take a little time to learn how to do it, you can balance an egg on any flat surface whenever you want. 

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The More You Know

  • The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn.
  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
  • Donkeys and dolphins are sometimes used as guard animals.
  • Honey is essentially bee vomit.
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