Running Causes Knee Arthritis Myth
Runners are actually at a lower risk for arthritis than non-runners. Obesity and repetitive kneeling or squatting increase the risk arthritis in knees.
Erin Georgen
I am a graphic designer, writer, artist, and parent. More than any of those things I am a thinker. The universe is vast and existence is complicated, but often the truth of a matter is often lost in assumptions or in simply not knowing the full story. These concepts are a driving factor in my involvement with FactMyth.com. The more I know, the better I person I can be regardless of my endeavors in life.
State Universities Began Charging Tuition in the 60’s Fact
A series of social and legislative changes in the 60’s ended an era of tuition-free state universities in the US and started the current student loan crisis.
Sleeping on a Problem Helps You Solve it Fact
Sleeping on a problem works. Studies show a positive correlation between sleep and cognitive function. Contemplating a problem and then “sleeping on it” can result in better problem solving
The Modern Circus Can Trace its Roots Back to Ancient Rome Fact
The origin of the modern day circus can be traced back to ancient Roman amphitheaters called “circuses”. The Circus Maximus was one of the first circuses.
U.S. Universities Have Always Charged Tuition Myth
US public state universities used to be tuition-free from the early 1800’s to the late 1960’s, although they still charged fees, but college has never been free in the US.
Jediism is an Actual Religion Fact
Jediism, is a religion / belief system based on the philosophy and life practices of the Jedi from the fictional Star Wars universe.
Gun Ownership is Relatively High in Switzerland Fact
In Switzerland, it is estimated that about 25-30% of citizens own a gun, and more own hunting weapons (which don’t require registration) or own unregistered old army weapons.