Did the ‘War of the Worlds’ Radio Broadcast Really Cause Mass Panic?

Did the 'War of the Worlds' Radio Broadcast Really Cause Mass Panic?

Tonight, PBS airs a documentary about Orson Welles’ infamous 1938 War of the Worlds radio broadcast and the resulting hysteria that swept America. The only problem? Many scholars contend that the program didn’t actually cause mass panic at all.

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5 Common Life Hack Myths That Aren’t True At All

Debunking life hacks are always fun—come on, pointing out silly people doing silly workarounds for silly things to save a silly amount of time never gets old—so Household Hacker whipped up a quick list of five myths that some people do that don’t actually help change anything.

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10 Health Myths That Just Won’t Die, Debunked by Science

10 Health Myths That Just Won't Die, Debunked by Science

Everything makes you fat! Gluten-free food is the key to eternal youth! You need to poop ten times a day or you’ll die! You’ll find tons of equally ridiculous health claims around the internet, and you’ll actually believe some of them. Today we’re taking a look at 10 common myths and uncovering the truth.

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Why the Movie Myth of Injecting Medication Into the Heart Is Garbage

Why the Movie Myth of Injecting Medication Into the Heart Is Garbage

Myth: Injecting medicine straight into your heart can be beneficial in some way.

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Why Shocking a “Flat-Lined” Heart Can’t Get It Going Again

Why Shocking a “Flat-Lined” Heart Can't Get It Going Again

Myth: Shocking someone who has flat-lined can get their heart started again.

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5 Common Myths About Hurricane Preparedness (And Why They’re Bogus)

Hurricane Sandy is coming quick, and you want to be ready. You’ve got all your gear, and now it’s time to batten down the hatches. But before you do that, there are five common hurricane myths you should know about. More »