Jordan Semler is a writer for FactMyth.com and currently studying coding in Spokane Washington.


Dogs Evolved From Wolves Fact

The exact origin of today’s dog is unclear, but studies show both dogs and wolves evolved from an extinct species of wolf of European origin that lived 30,000 years ago.

Computers Slow Down with Age Myth

Computers don’t slow down over time. CPU and Memory intense programs and “disk fragmentation” can cause slowdown, but the age of the hardware won’t.

Consuming Raw Eggs is Safe Fact

Raw pasteurized eggs are safe to eat or drink, but there are slight risks of a salmonella illness, especially for the elderly, kids, and pregnant women.

Squinting Helps Vision Fact

Squinting helps to improve vision, at least temporarily, by allowing less light into the retina allowing us to focus our eyesight more easily.

eSports are Real Sports Fact

eSports can be considered “real sports” by definition, much in the same way chess or poker can be. There are many parallels between traditional athletic sports and eSports.