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25 Scariest Creatures in Myth and Religion
Countless people are utterly terrified by them. They exist in every tradition, having come down from oral to written folklore and mythology. They are a major part of various cultures and religions around the globe from the infancy of human civilization. Demons, and other scary creatures, are as ancient as humans (according to numerous skeptics, […] More
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25 Misconceptions About Your Body That Aren’t True
Everybody has advice these days. Don’t get vaccinated. Don’t take medicine. Don’t get blood transfusions. As crazy as some of those sound, that is the actual belief of many people. As we embrace science on one hand and seek the highest quality health care possible, on the other hand many of us still believe old […] More
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25 Survival Myths That Could Actually Hurt You
Ever since TV shows like Survivor Man and Man vs Wild took to the airwaves there has been a surge of interest in wilderness survival. Although most of us will never find ourselves in such situations, it doesn’t stop people from dreaming. Who wouldn’t want to go on an expedition through the jungle and live […] More
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25 Popular Myths That Might Have You Fooled
You’ve probably heard some of the most popular myths around and may even believe some of them. For example, did you know that fortune cookies are not a Chinese tradition, rather they are a Japanese-American tradition that was adopted by the Chinese. Or how about the popular myth that cell phones cause cancer (they don’t). […] More
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25 Misconceptions Everyone Wants You To Believe
Don’t you just hate it when you are 100% certain that some fact or commonly held belief is true only to find out years later it isn’t? Well hang on to your britches because we are about to give you 25 misconceptions that most people believe to be true, but sadly are not. While some […] More
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25 Popular Myths About Animals That You Probably Believe
We can almost bet (but we won’t because there is a slight chance we might lose…and no one likes losing), that you or your friends probably believe at least one of the animal myths found in today’s post. But don’t worry, it’s not your fault, most people believe some of these animal myths as well. […] More
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25 Myths About The Middle Ages You Probably Thought Were True
The Middle Ages don’t have a very good reputation. From rampant beheading and ignorance to disease and war, Hollywood has helped propagate some ideas that aren’t true, or at least not entirely. These are 25 myths about the Middle Ages you probably thought were true. Subscribe to List25 More
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25 Common Minecraft Legends And Myths That Aren’t True
Minecraft is one of the most popular games today, so it’s not surprising that there are plenty of urban legends that have sprouted up around this virtual world. We’re all guilty of believing some of these myths. From the destruction of source lava to the spawning of mobs at night, here are 25 Common Minecraft Legends […] More
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25 Outrageous Werewolves Facts You Probably Never Knew
Werewolves have been part of legends and storytelling for centuries. These giant mythological beasts’ craving for raw flesh are one of the most striking features of this popular horror character. But where did this concept of the supernatural wolf-like creature come from? How could you become a werewolf? And what methods were used to remove […] More
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25 Mythic Creatures That Never Existed But People Believed In Anyway
Throughout history there have been countless stories about mythical creatures, legendary monsters, and supernatural beings. Despite their unclear origin, these mythical creatures have a place in folklore and in many cases are part of pop culture. Amazingly, there are people across the globe who still strongly believe these creatures exist in spite of the lack […] More
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25 Health Myths That Need To Be Debunked Once And For All
When it comes to our health, it always helps to be in the know. With so many “facts”, it’s hard to distinguish which ones are correct and which ones are not and with all the talk about health tips, good information is bound to get distorted over time. In 25 health myths that need to […] More
