All posts tagged "Featured"

  • Odd News
    1990s Odd News: “Too Cool to do Drugs” Pencils

    Pencils produced in the 1990s with the anti-drug slogan “Too Cool to Do Drugs” were recalled because, when sharpened, they read “Do Drugs.”

  • Health
    Is a High IQ Linked to Insomnia?

    It has been claimed that high IQ or intelligence is linked to insomnia, although reliable citations are often not provided to prove these claims. Today we take a closer look.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Fingernails and Hair Do Not Grow After Death

    Today we take a look at the morbidly muttered myth that fingernails and hair continue to grow after death. Is it true? We’ll break down the science for you.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Legend Debunked: Ice Water Isn’t Dangerous For Dogs

    A rumor which has circulated for years states that giving a dog ice water on a hot day can harm or even kill a dog due to bloating and spasms. Is this true or false?

  • Health
    Is Chocolate Good for Your Teeth?

    Is chocolate good for your teeth? Today we’ll look at the results of diverse scientific studies that have been performed over the years.

  • Odd News
    About That “To All You Hunters” Newspaper Clipping

    A newspaper clipping has circulated online for years which highlights a statement which begins, “To all you hunters who kill animals for food…” Today we look at the origins of this clipping.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Is Bull Semen in Red Bull Energy Drinks?

    A long-standing rumor claims that Red Bull and other energy drinks contain bull semen. Is this true or false?

  • Odd News
    City Council: Library Cat Is Evicted From Home Of Six Years

    A Texas library’s resident cat must get a new home after a city council in voted to evict it. The mayor claims a spiteful city worker is the reason for the eviction.