You don't always need to 'stop' a USB device before unplugging it. tags tech myths debunkedA 64-bit OS will not make computing twice as fast as a 32-bit one. Magnets are unlikely to erase your stored data. These and other myths are debunked once and for all. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago |
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Masturbation makes you go blind, shaving once brings a full beard– all stories that went from ridiculous to widely accepted. Somehow, these defunct, old wives tales about men are still passed around like common knowledge. picked by equinox 5 months ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
When it comes to penises, length matters more to men than to women, according to a new study that reviews more than 60 years of research and debunks numerous sex myths. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 12 comments edit related share plime.com |
A large gap exists between the publics perception of video games and what the research actually shows. picked by Neiako 3 years ago 5 comments edit related share plime.com |
There is a plethora of bad advice littered across almost every web site dedicated to system tweaking. Besides the tweaks that simply don't work, some of them will actually cause your computer to run even slower—or worse. Let's examine some of the most offensive myths out there regarding PC performance tweaking, and debunk them once and for all. picked by bernardblack 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share technology |
Cannabis is an ancient drug, used throughout history for medical, magical, and pleasurable purposes. Thanks to the scare-tactics of propaganda in the 1960s and 1970s, there are many myths surrounding the drug - this list intends to put things straight once and for all. picked by equinox 10 months ago 7 comments edit related share science |
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I knew some of these couldn't be true. picked by Mershaullk 3 years ago 4 comments edit related share science |
One of the victims yesterday was a Holocaust survivor and who reportedly held the door closed from the shooter as students jumped out of windows, saving their lives. Bless his heart! Let's look for the good that can come from this. picked by indierockcafe 3 years ago 5 comments edit related share plime.com |
Is marijuana really stronger today? Is it a gateway to other drugs? Here is a list of the top 10 most-believed marijuana myths and the truth surrounding them. picked by pvisi111 1 year ago 9 comments edit related share plime.com |
Here is the first official list of names of the deceased. The list will be updated throughout the day. Officials will not release names of any victims until next of kin are notified and positively identify the body of their fallen loved one. picked by indierockcafe 3 years ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
Whatever the cause, some of these statements are powerful enough to rise to the level of green myths, and the line between fact and fiction gets blurred. picked by cactushair 12 months ago 1 comments edit related share science |
With the drama and urgency of a sportscaster, Hans Rosling debunks myths about the so-called "developing world" using extraordinary animation software developed by his Gapminder Foundation. 3 comments edit related share world--This is an awesome video to watch. He's funny, too. picked by 1thirteen3 2 years ago |
Myths, half-truths and wives’ tales persist in medicine. Sometimes doctors and nurses even believe things that aren’t true or at least are unproven. picked by kakana 5 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
The founder of a Web site devoted to baby boomers says such sayings as "50 is the new 30" are myths, because "50 is the new 50." "You can be 50 but look like you are 40, feel like you are 30 and act like you are 20, but the only thing that doesn't change is your age," Taylor said debunking the statement. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
Many well-known historical "facts" are myths, with no basis in fact. Here are 20 of the most common, which have misled and misinformed people for years, decades, or centuries. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago 16 comments edit related share world |
Holiday season is almost here. But as you finish up your holiday errands, make sure to cut down on the late-night meals, wear a hat anytime you're outdoors to keep from losing half your body heat and keep your kids from eating too much sugar. picked by Bornbad 12 months ago 1 comments edit related share weird |
They really did happen despite what the Man wants you to think. Don't believe me? Here is video proof. 8 comments edit related share entertainmentlink picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago |
Is bottled water better for you than tap? Or should you choose vitamin-enriched water over sparkling? Experts say, skip it all. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago 7 comments edit related share entertainment |
The students want the media to pack it up by Monday. Good luck with that. picked by sean 3 years ago 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
"Top swedish students arestatistically less knowledgeable about world health than Chimpanzes!" An amazingly interesting piece about the world, a bit long, but totally worth it. Plus the graphics are AMAZING picked by dorkfire 3 years ago 2 comments edit related share world |
Including: "If you keep playing with it, it will fall off someday," and "If you keep playing with it, it will fall off someday." picked by maxriter 2 years ago 14 comments edit related share plime.com |