Common myths, answered

Each question has its own short answer, the reason the myth sticks around, and the source we checked it against. Pick one, read it in a minute, get back to scrolling (or don't).

Everyday Science, Decoded

• Does lightning strike the same place twice?
• Is lightning hotter than the Sun?
• What is heat lightning?
• What shape are raindrops?
• Is old window glass thicker at the bottom because glass flows?
• Does water boil at a lower temperature at high altitude?
• Are rainbows actually full circles?
• Do microwaves cook food from the inside out?

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Space and Earth, Myths Busted

• Can you see the Great Wall of China from the Moon?
• What causes the seasons on Earth?
• Is there a dark side of the Moon?
• Why do astronauts float in space?
• Is a day on Venus longer than a year?
• Would Saturn float in water?
• Is Mauna Kea taller than Mount Everest?
• What is the longest mountain range on Earth?

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Animals Are Stranger Than You Think

• Are bats blind?
• Do ostriches bury their heads in the sand?
• Are daddy longlegs the most venomous animals?
• Can porcupines shoot their quills?
• How old can Greenland sharks get?
• Why do wombats poop cubes?
• How many hearts does an octopus have?
• Which animal has the densest fur?

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