MYTHS

Cut through the half-truths and urban legends to find out more about Friday the 13th, allegedly the unluckiest day on the calendar.

Most iterations of Jack Frost see him clad in icy blue and white, and as well as being responsible for nose-nipping, he’s also credited with creating frost. But where exactly did this mythical cold-weather figure originate?

St. Nicholas may have inspired Santa Claus, but the two figures were remarkably different.

We break down some common myths about our early human ancestors—and what makes our species, ‘Homo sapiens,’ so different from them.

Though cats only live once, the idea that the animals have nine lives has been around for a long time.

Those famous white statues weren’t originally white—and that’s just one myth about Ancient Greece we’re covering in the latest episode of Misconceptions.

The serpentine symbol has represented the eternal cycle of life for thousands of years.

Divers shower after every dive for a surprising reason.

Contrary to what was once assumed, medieval people did not necessarily believe all these odd beasts actually existed.

In the latest episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd is investigating some enduring myths about journalism, from its alleged bias to premature reports of its death.

Mercury retrograde will make the planet appear to move backwards. No, that doesn’t mean your electronics or your relationships will fail.

The superstition that saying “Macbeth” will bring bad luck has been around since Shakespeare’s play debuted.