History Vs. Myth: 5 Legends Surrounding KFC and Colonel Sanders
If you’re a person with a brain that enjoys going down rabbit holes, there’s a good chance you’ve spent some time pondering not only the character of Colonel Sanders, but the chicken he hocks, too. Why does he like chicken so much? He’s not a chef, so why do we trust his opinion on chicken? Is...
4 Well-Intentioned, Hilarious Attempts to Untangle the English Language
English is widely regarded as one of the toughest languages in the world to learn. There are rules, sure, but they’re kind of more like guidelines and they get regularly broken for really no reason at all. It was spelled at random until nearly 1600, when some standardization was attempted, but it’s still enough of...
People Talk About Things That Are Older Than We Think They Are
I hope I’m wrong, but I have a sneaking suspicion that a lot of people out there are losing any kind of connection to and understanding of the past because of the fast-paced world we live in. It’s as if nobody takes the time anymore to sit back, relax, and learn something new. And that’s...
What’s Much Older Than People Think? Let’s Check Out the Answers.
We like to think that we know it all, but in reality, we have a lot to learn. I’m looking at you, friend. Actually, I’m looking at everyone, including myself. Are you ready to get taken to school? What things are older than we think they are? Let’s see what people on AskReddit had to...
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A Bit About Castoreum, a Flavoring Made From Beaver Secretions
Mmm, don’t you just love to hear the word “secretion” along with “flavoring?” No? Well, here’s your fair warning – if you’re someone who likes to blissfully enjoy their food without knowing exactly what’s in it or where it came from, you should stop reading now. If you’re the morbidly curious type, you’re my people....
What Does the “Q” in “Q-Tip” Stand for?
Most of the time we just accept things the way they are without asking too many questions. Sometimes, though, our curiosity just pops up out of nowhere and we must know the answer to one query or another. That’s where we come in, and today, let us tell you about the word “Q-tip,” and specifically, what...
What Myth Is Still Widely Circulated as Truth? Here’s What People Had to Say.
Have you ever tried to have a debate (or even a polite conversation) with someone who just can’t be reached because they won’t listen to reason about a certain topic? That can be frustrating. And it can be REALLY frustrating when that belief isn’t true and has been disproven over and over again. But that’s...
People Discuss Myths That a Lot of Folks Still Believe Are True
The world is flat. Climate change is a hoax. These are all examples of myths that are not true that people believed (and some still believe) for years and years. We live in a superstitious world where people cling to their beliefs and ideas, no matter what kind of evidence is presented to them. Let’s...