Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

People in the Middle Ages Didn't Think the Earth Was Flat

During the Middle Ages, there are actually no writings in which people stated that the Earth was flat. Those rumors didn't surface until the 1800's when religious and scientific interest clashed. Make sure you tell this to your crazy uncle who believes anything he reads. 

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The More You Know

  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire.
  • There is a fish with transparent bones and white blood.
  • The largest volcano in the solar system is three times taller than Mount Everest.
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