Women are Born With all the Eggs They Will Ever Produce Myth
Although it was long believed all mammals were born with all the eggs they would ever produce. Recent research suggests that women make new eggs throughout their reproductive years.
Thomas DeMichele
Anyone With a Computer Can Make a Video Game Fact
Anyone with a computer can make a video game using a game engine like Unreal, Unity, or GameMaker. Creating a simple game requires no coding experience.
There is Already a Wall Between the U.S. and Mexico Fact
There is already a “wall” between the U.S. and Mexico. The Mexico-United States Barrier is a series of walls and fences that covers over 1/3rd of the U.S. / Mexico border.
Turkeys Can’t Fly Myth
The idea that Turkeys can’t fly is a myth. Wild turkeys can fly in short bursts and actually will roost in trees at night. That said, while domestic turkeys can fly in theory, they are typically too heavy to fly in practice.
You Can Turn Charcoal and Peanut Butter into Crystals Myth
You can’t turn charcoal or coal and peanut butter into a crystal at home by heating the charcoal or coal and putting it in peanut butter and ice. However, scientists can turn many carbon-rich substances into crystal in a lab.
Darth Vader Said, “Luke, I Am Your Father” Myth
Darth Vader never actually says, “Luke, I am your father.” Vader instead says, “No, I am your father.” In other words, this is just one of those misquoted movie lines.
There are Elections Each Year in the United States Fact
Most people know to vote for President every four years in the US. However, there is a lot more to vote on than that each year. In every state there are federal elections every two years. In some states there are also local off-year elections. Plus there are primaries before the actual elections that decide who gets on the ballot. Plus there are special elections sometimes when there are vacant seats!
Cows are One of the Top Emitters of Green House Gasses Fact
Cows are on of the top emitters of greenhouse gases. A single cow on average release between 70 and 120 kg of methane (a greenhouse gas) per year. Meanwhile, there are roughly 1 – 1.5 billion cows on earth as of 2018.
Volkswagen was Founded and Popularized Under Hitler Fact
Although the concept of peoples’ car started before Hitler, Volkswagen (VW) was founded by the German Labour Front under Adolf Hitler. Hitler then helped to popularize the Volkswagen or “people’s car.”
Red, Orange, Yellow, and Green Bell Peppers are All Different Types of Peppers Myth
Red, orange, yellow, and green bell peppers are all the same type of bell pepper, they are just in different stages of ripeness. Bell peppers start green and then ripen to yellow and orange and then finally to red.