It’s been over two weeks since Star Wars: The Last Jedi hit theaters, and the movie is still stirring up fans into a frenzy. While the debate still rages online, parts of the fandom are getting out of control. Mark Hamill previously voiced his initial distaste for the direction of Luke Skywalker’s character in Star […]
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17 ‘facts’ about space and Earth that you thought were true — but have been debunked by science
NASA Whenever someone asks me about outer space, I get animated. No surprise there: I’ve made a living speaking to experts and writing about the topic for more than a decade, and have read obsessively on these topics for much longer than that. I’ve heard a lot of peculiar “facts” over the years — and […]
Superhero Bits: Avengers 4 Theory Debunked, Wonder Woman 2 Announcement Soon & More
Want to take a look behind the scenes of the making of Spider-Man PS4? Is Warner Bros. going to announce Wonder Woman 2 at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend? Is Tony Stark the real villain of Spider-Man: Homecoming? Is there any chance Avengers 4 is a soft reboot of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Could Enchantress […]
15 Diet And Nutrition Myths Debunked By Personal Trainer Sam Wood
“Yes, organic products are more often than not slightly better for us. There’s less human interference, less chemicals, and less pesticides. But as long as you’re eating ‘real’ food and not processed food, that’s the most important thing. The kind of rules you should go by are if you’re in a supermarket and a product […]
13 of the biggest myths about dieting, debunked
Shutterstock Eating healthy is hard work, so it’s no surprise that many of us have tried a shortcut or two at some point, hoping for speedy results. But some of these alleged nutritional quick-fixes aren’t all that useful, and a handful of them can even be dangerous. Here’s a look at the most insidious food and nutrition […]
Myth debunked: Humans 'have just as good sense of smell as dogs'
GETTY STOCK IMAGE We are just as good at detecting odours as our four legged friends It has long been thought humans sense of smell was not as good as man’s best friends but in fact we can differentiate between up to a trillion odours. The myth began during the Victorian era and has persisted […]
Breast cancer myths debunked: Does deodorant REALLY cause cancer?
BREAST cancer is the most common cancer among women. Doctors warn early diagnosis of the disease is key to treatment – and it’s not just the symptoms of the disease women should be aware of. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Breast cancer myths debunked: Does deodorant REALLY cause cancer?
Research has revealed some women don’t know what is true when it comes to breast cancer, with some questioning if an underwired bra can increase your risk of developing the disease. Every year around 60,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK – the equivalent of one person every 10 minutes. Rio Ferdinand […]
A British intelligence agency debunked a story Sean Spicer cited as evidence for Trump’s wiretap claims
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer continued his defense of President Donald Trump’s unfounded claims that the Obama administration spied on Trump Tower during the election. Members of Trump’s inner circle have sparred with lawmakers and intelligence officials over the matter for nearly two weeks. During a White House press briefing on […]
‘Scientific quackery’: UBC study says it’s debunked controversial MS procedure
A new study at the University of British Columbia has produced a “definitive debunking” of a controversial procedure that surgically widens neck veins as a treatment for multiple sclerosis. CBC | Health News
