True or False? Currency is subject to printing errors, so over the course of time, a number of coins and banknotes with misprints were bound to have been found in circulation. Often such ‘misstrikes’ make those particular items more valuable than they otherwise would have been. In the case of Canadian paper currency, an unusual image, a demon, which was …
Is it true or false that Leonardo da Vinci used the same model for both Christ and Judas? It’s false. It’s said that Leonardo da Vinci took over ten years to paint the masterpiece ‘Last Supper’ because he was so picky about the models he used for each character. Each model had to have a face that was da Vinci’s …
False: There is no good evidence that cracking ones knuckles leads to, or causes arthritis. However, there can be too much of a good thing. Cracking your knuckles may not lead to arthritis, despite what your mother told you, but scientists have discovered that it can cause tissue damage in the affected joints. In a study of 300 knuckle crackers, …
False: No matter what your parents told you, or what you see in the movies, there isn’t any magical chemical, that when added to a swimming pool, will reveal the presence of urine in the water. Experts on such matters say that although a reliable dye could be produced, the trick would be getting it to react only to urine …
When sick, is it true or false that should you feed a cold and starve a fever? False: This is just another old wives’ tale. Whether you have a cold, or a fever, you should still try to maintain a regular intake of fluids and food. While recent medical studies have found that there actually may be some benefit to …
False: People who believe that dogs’ mouths are cleaner than humans’ mouths are greatly mistaken, according to the veterinarians who have spoken on the subject. Most humans have a strong belief in good hygiene, and brush their teeth at least once or twice every day. Human mouths rarely come into contact with external bacteria. Dog mouths, in contrast, are rarely …
True: Hot water can, and frequently does, freeze faster than colder water. This phenomenon has been discussed for centuries; although, it wasn’t until 1969 that a Tanzanian high school student introduced it to the scientific community. For his troubles, the phenomenon was named the “Mpemba Effect” after the student. Why Does Warm Water Freeze faster Than Cold Water? Since then, …
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 …
