MISCONCEPTIONS

We know a lot about Ancient Egypt, but some things (like hieroglyphs) aren't as clear as you might have thought.

6 Misconceptions About Ancient Egypt

Find out the real deal behind mummies, the truth behind the Sphinx’s nose, and how King Tut probably met his end.

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One Misconception About Each U.S. State

How well do you know the United States of America? In this episode of Misconceptions, we debunk one common myth about each of the 50 states.

Frequent Misconceptions About Physics

In this episode of Misconceptions, Justin Dodd breaks down some common misunderstandings about physics.

5 Misconceptions About Sugar—Debunked

The consumption of the sweet-tasting carbohydrate is a hotly debated topic, and the misconceptions sometimes outweigh the truth.

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8 Misconceptions About Death

We'll exhume a few of them.

Common Misconceptions About Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and More

Hearing NFTs explained as “non-fungible tokens” only makes sense if you already know what ‘fungible’ means.

4 Misconceptions About Robots

Robots are a very real part of the modern world, in everything from car factories to vacuum cleaners.

Common Misconceptions About Forensic Science

Do you put too much stock into anything labeled ‘forensic evidence’? You might be a victim of the CSI effect.

Tourists in front of the Maya's Temple of Kukulcan in Yucatán, Mexico.

5 Misconceptions About the Maya Civilization

From human sacrifices to misunderstood doomsday prophecies, we're dispelling the popular myths about the Maya civilization.

Cats aren't the curmudgeons you've been led to believe. That still doesn't mean they like bowties.

12 Misconceptions About Cats

From the mysteries behind their meows to what all that purring is about, we're breaking down some myths about our feline companions.

French gunners during World War I, circa 1914.

5 Misconceptions About World War I

We're shedding light on some common misconceptions about World War I, including who was actually involved and when the fighting officially ended.

CCCP USA Superman, French Cold War Political Protest Poster

6 Misconceptions About the Cold War

We're detailing some of the most common misconceptions about the Cold War, including how close we came to World War III and Pepsi's impact on world affairs.

A painting of the Battle of Pea Ridge, which was fought from May 7 to 8, 1862

7 Misconceptions About the Civil War

The Civil War remains one of the most important chapters in American history. But the conflict itself was more complex than North vs. South.

A spectacled flying-fox bat in Australia.

7 Misconceptions About Bats

If you're worried that a bat is looking to swoop down at any given moment and suck down a few pints of your precious blood, we've got really great news for you.

The painting The Thirteenth Vendemiaire, October 5, 1795 depicts a key battle during the French Revolution.

5 Misconceptions About the French Revolution

If you think 'Les Misérables' taught you everything you need to know about the French Revolution, you might be surprised to learn that it was actually set during a completely different uprising.

Common Misconceptions About Cats, From Why They Meow to Whether They Hate You

Why do cats *really* purr? What’s the truth about black cat adoption rates? Find out the answers to those and other cat-related queries.

A portrait of Queen Victoria of England and her family in 1846.

7 Misconceptions About the Victorian Era

Were the Victorians really as humorless as they're portrayed? We're here to debunk some common misconceptions about the Victorian era.

6 Misconceptions About the Vikings

From those famous horned helmets to the vaunted fiery funerals, we're busting your favorite Viking misconceptions.

7 Misconceptions About the Renaissance

There are a lot of things we don't quite get right about the Renaissance, including when it actually took place.

U.S. soldiers in an M24 Chaffee light tank driving through Bologna, Italy, in 1945.

6 Misconceptions About World War II

Did kamikaze pilots really volunteer? Did the U.S. really declare war against the Axis powers directly after Pearl Harbor? We're debunking some of the most common misconceptions about World War II.

An illustration from Hunefer's Book of the Dead.

Common Misconceptions About Ancient Egypt

Did Napoleon really shoot off the Great Sphinx’s nose? Was King Tut murdered? Those answers and more on this ‘Misconceptions.’

6 Common Misconceptions About Flying

We're nosediving into all things flight-related and debunking several widespread myths about the (very safe) mode of travel.

No, the White Stuff on Your Baby Carrots Isn't Chlorine

The white stuff isn’t a sign that your carrots have gone bad—but they might appreciate a little water.

He may look fierce, but his name is probably "Ragnar the Snoring Softie" or something.

Common Misconceptions About Vikings

If all your Viking information comes from ‘Hägar the Horrible’ comics and the ‘Vikings’ TV show, you should probably watch this video.

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