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History has been twisted, sometimes wholly fabricated, mangled, dramatized, and occasionally it has been pure fiction. The past is packed with myths that refuse to die by clinging on like a nasty internet rumor.

The Victorian era may be heavily represented in pop culture, through stately period dramas, rollicking novels, and gritty television series, but it's also one of the most misunderstood periods in history.

Understanding the real history behind 4/20 helps separate fact from fiction and highlights how cultural traditions can morph over time. By debunking these myths, we can better appreciate the true ...

From whether or not browsing in private mode actually keeps your history secret, to the notion that Macs can't get viruses, here's some clarity around several common tech myths. Visit Business ...

Keep these myths in mind and follow a healthy lifestyle to ensure better liver health There are many myths surrounding liver health, largely because the liver is a vital organ that performs ...

But this means there are also many myths about what happened. Here are some of them, debunked. Image caption, Titanic was the biggest and most luxurious passenger ship of its time 1. Titanic's ...

It is happening. • It’s caused by man. • Man can slow it down. • It is already causing major damage to the environment, human health and the world economy. • It will only get worse if we don’t take decisive action on a global scale.

Dr Adam Rutherford offers a scientific toolkit to separate fact from myth in understanding how we ... But this is neither what history nor genetics tells us. In fact, no nation is static.

The flu strain used in the vaccine is killed, or inactivated, virus. You cannot get the flu from dead virus. Studies show that flu vaccines reduce the risk of illness by 40-60% on average. The ...

Have you ever fallen for one of those common pet myths that are forever doing the rounds? You may not even know yet, but you’re not alone. Whether it’s believing that dogs and cats hate each ...

Imagine being one of the 100,000 people in the United States on the national organ transplant waitlist, anxiously awaiting the call to inform you that a stranger has made a selfless decision to

Employee background screening is often seen as a checkbox in the hiring process—just another formality before onboarding. But here’s the truth: skipping or undervaluing this step can open the door to major risks that impact your business long-term.

Why is J Street nowhere in sight? Join Robert Pohl, author of Urban Legends and Historic Lore of DC, on a tour of the US capital's biggest myths and mysteries. Video by Ellenoor Shameli ...

Interestingly, many organizations still harbour myths about what digital transformation is. In the process of buying leadership commitment to digitally transforming their organizations ...

It’s one of the simplest drinks on the planet, surrounded by an endless stream of complex myths and theories. From the eight glasses a day rule to the much debated benefits of warm water and ...

There are a lot of myths surrounding these different decision deadlines that can leave students with misinformation about their application process. Today, we are debunking five common myths about applying under an early action deadline. Myth #1 ...

There is not only a history of stigma associated with sensitivity but also ... Source: Marcos Paulo Prado/Unsplash Myth 1: High sensitivity is a mental disorder. “High sensitivity” has been known by various names over the past four decades.

The music world is full of crazy myths, and here are some of the wildest that have since been debunked. What do you believe?

MYTH: Congress may legislate on any subject. FACT: Most Americans assume that Congress has the power to do whatever it wants to do when it comes to passing laws. The Framers assumed no such thing.

These positive and negative tensions have generated several myths about and around shifting business operations to the cloud. Myth 1: The cloud is unsafe Myth 2: My organization doesn't use the ...

The 1980s, says economist Richard B. McKenzie, were, up to then, “the most prosperous decade in American history.” Liberal Myth No. 4: Reagan was a cynical, calculating politician who used ...