How much water should you really drink a day? Well, it’s complicated.

MISCONCEPTIONS
Don’t believe everything you hear while in the kitchen—even if it’s an old trick your grandma swears by.
People get a lot wrong about this secretive government agency.
From blue balls to broken hymens, there’s a lot people don’t understand about sex.
The stories might sound interesting, but they’re not all necessarily the truth. Here are five misconceptions about how popular phrases were invented.
Breaking down the truth behind common Mount Everest beliefs.
Were the 1970s a low-tech era? And did everyone actually hate disco?
There are a lot of misconceptions about the Arctic, from the whole concept of the North Pole, to the number of penguins who live there.
How accurate are Jane Austen novels in representing the actual Regency Era? Not very, as it turns out.
Do you have to wear black to a funeral? Does a procession always end at a cemetery? We answer all of the burning questions you might have never thought to ask about funerals.
Think you know everything about famous cities like London, New York, and Paris? Think again.
No, print is not dead. And most journalists are certainly not rich.
Spoiler alert: Many Gen Zers aren’t kids anymore.
We take a look at a handful misconceptions about Antarctica, from its alleged populations of bears to its current ownership.
There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about menstruation. But it’s important to parse out what’s true and what’s a lie.
Video games have been around for many decades—so it’s no surprise a number of myths and rumors have cropped up surrounding them.
Do members of congress get paid during government shutdowns? And do they get free health insurance? Let’s get to the bottom of some common myths.
This particular time in history proved that all that glittered was certainly not gold.
No one did it like The Bard, so it’s no surprise that some myths about him and his writing have seeped into our culture over time. Let’s debunk some of the biggest ones.