Parliament Labour’s Rupa Huq says Brexit is not “not carved into concrete, untouchable and unchangeable.” Writing for BI, Huq says Brexit promises have been broken and the public must be given the chance to vote on the final deal. “If the cost of Brexit reaches a point where the British people decide it’s not worth […]
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Tesla’s massive influence is the auto industry’s biggest myth (TSLA)
Nick Ut / AP Auto companies and media outlets often compare new electric vehicles against Tesla‘s, so it’s easy to get the impression that Tesla is the driving force behind the industry’s surging investment in electric vehicles. But that’s not quite true. While Tesla demonstrated the demand for EVs in the luxury market, government regulations […]
Busting the Myth of ‘Welfare Makes People Lazy’
“Welfare makes people lazy.” The notion is buried so deep within mainstream political thought that it can often be stated without evidence. It was explicit during the Great Depression, when Franklin D. Roosevelt’s WPA (Works Progress Administration) was nicknamed “We Piddle Around” by his detractors. It was implicit in Bill Clinton’s pledge to “end welfare […]
‘Opposites attract’ is a total myth in relationships — here’s why you’re likely to seek a partner who’s just like you
Richard Cartwright/CBS The idea that “opposites attract” in relationships is a myth. In reality, people tend to be attracted to those who are similar to themselves, as dozens of studies have shown. This could be because personality contrasts tend to stand out and become bigger over time. (THE CONVERSATION) Everyone seems to agree that opposites […]
REVEALED: Why THIS common plane secret is actually a myth
Common travel hacks are often a way to save money, time and effort when it comes to booking a holiday. However, one travel enthusiast has debunked many of the well-known tricks of the trade that are often told to travellers in a bid to get a bargain. Stephanie Perry, a travel blogger, took to Quora […]
Scared of flying? What’s myth versus reality
Once you understand the mechanics of flight, it starts to feel less alien. But there are other ways to psychologically prepare yourself for a smooth flight. Goeury from Air France’s Anti-Stress Center, teaches some basic tenets of keeping calm, such as: – Make everything as slow as possible: Going to the airport, checking in, boarding. […]
This trichologist or ‘hair doctor’ says it’s a myth that over-washing your hair will damage it — here’s why she’s an advocate of daily shampooing
Philip Kingsley There are many myths out there about hair loss and what causes it. Washing your hair too frequently is one of them, according to hair doctor Anabel Kingsley. You should ideally wash your hair every day, and never leave more than three days in between shampooing, she says. There are plenty of […]
A village in Kenya is quietly disproving the biggest myth about basic income
Chris Weller/Business Insider A 12-year basic income experiment in Kenya is showing that people typically spend free cash on necessities. Contrary to prevailing myths, people don’t seem to work less or waste the money on vices like alcohol. More research will eventually reveal whether these initial findings are an anomaly or the typical experience of […]
How to sleep: Needing eight hours is a ‘myth’ – clock up THIS much instead
HOW TO sleep well could be a matter of a late-night snack, and avoiding caffeine after 2pm. Adopt these four sleeping habits in 2018. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Myth No More
BuzzFeed News; Getty Images What makes an event, an action, or a person “scandalous”? The designation has always been yoked to the conservative mores of the time; as those evolve, so does what qualifies as scandalous behavior. In the past, women weren’t allowed the freedom to dress in certain ways, or be in certain spaces; […]