False: There is a persistent belief that the stars in the heavens (which are masked from sight during the day by the light provided by the sun) are easily viewable when seen from the base of a very tall chimney or from the depths of a deep well or shaft. According to lore, this narrowed field of vision serves to …
False: Good news for all you chocoholics: Eating chocolate does not cause pimples. Skin care experts agree that acne is not caused by any specific food, including french fries, candy, soda or potato chips. Probably the biggest myth of all is that eating greasy foods causes your skin to produce more oil. Greasy foods, while not good for your health, …
Is it true or false that Play-Doh was originally invented as a toy? False. The putty-like substance was concocted by 23 year old Noah McVicker for Kutol Products in 1927 to clean soot from walls. But, by the 1950s homes had switched from coal to gas or oil heat, and the newer wallpapers were being made from easier-to-clean vinyl, so …
True or false? False: The most expensive coffee in the world does not come from Jamaica, but instead, from Indonesia. The World’s Most Expensive Coffee Is Kopi Luwak Kopi Luwak coffee, also known as Indonesia Palm Civet Coffee, Animal Coffee, or Cat Coffee, comes from the Indonesian island of Sumatra, an area well known for its excellent coffee. Also native …
Chocolate Is Harmful To Pets. True or False? Just like their human counterparts, pets, especially dogs, crave the delicious goodness of chocolate. Recent studies have shown that chocolate may be beneficial to human health, but it is important to know that chocolate can be toxic, and in extreme cases, even fatal for animals. Chocolate Can Be Toxic, Even Fatal Dogs are …
True or false? Did your mother ever threaten that you will need glasses if you didn’t eat your carrots? Well, she was onto something, because it’s true, carrots are good for our eyes. This is another old wives’ tale that has it roots in truth. Carrots are rich in certain nutrients that have been shown to have a positive effect …
True or False? Is it true or false that sitting too close to a TV will harm eyes? Well, anyone over the age of 30 was raised to believe that sitting too close to a TV would harm their eyes. But, it turns out that overall it’s false. It was more than 75 years ago that television sets first went …
