MYTHS

Frankenstein’s monster has been revisited by Guillermo del Toro in the form of a new film, but these creatures continue to be overlooked.

These trails will really get your heart pumping.

The flying mammals aren’t nearly as scary as these myths suggest.

The idea that older people need less sleep is just one common misconception.

If you’ve ever caught yourself sympathizing with ChatGPT, you may have fallen for one of these common misconceptions about AI.

The medieval hero known as Wade was thought to have encountered elves in his adventures. But they might have been wolves instead.

Did the great poet really build a tomb for a household pest?

The origin of the word ‘Easter’ is linked to the ancient pagan goddess Ostara. But is she actually ancient?

Hares were once linked to a Germanic Pagan goddess who never even existed.

Here’s a crash course in these infamously impish creatures, from how to tell one from a leprechaun to which clurichaun stories are worth reading.

While the shamrock mainly has religious ties, the four-leaf clover—often mistaken for the same plant—is often associated with luck. We explain why.

There are things we’re all a little (or lot) afraid of, but the numbers tell us we don’t need to be. Read on for more statistically soothing details about some of the most common, but not commonly occurring, concerns.