Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Diamonds Aren't All Formed from Coal

Actually, most diamonds don't come from coal. Diamonds are formed by carbon that is compressed and superheated 90 miles below the Earth's surface. Although some diamonds can be formed from coal, it's usually too shallow to provide an environment for diamonds to form. 

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The More You Know

  • A Nepalese doctor has restored the sight of over 100,000 often poverty-stricken people in the last thirty years across Asia and Africa using a 5 minute procedure and an inexpensive artificial lens.
  • Baby elephants suck their trunks for comfort.
  • There's a Russian village where every resident is a tightrope walker.
  • Movie popcorn costs more per ounce than Filet Mignon.
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