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Pasta Is Not Originally from Italy

Julia June 3, 2011 3

Myth: Pasta originally comes from Italy. Worldwide, pasta has become synonymous with Italian cuisine. Italian immigrants themselves brought pasta everywhere they went. While it is true that the most famous varieties and recipes of

There is No Such Thing as a Negative Calorie Food

Julia May 27, 2011 1

Myth: Your body uses more calories to digest certain types of foods, called “negative calorie” foods, than the actual calories contained in them. The concept of negative calorie food has recently been popularized by

Tsunamis Are Not The Same As Tidal Waves

Julia February 24, 2011 0

Myth: Any big surge of water from the oceans is called a tidal wave; the terms “Tsunami” and “Tidal Waves” mean the same and are interchangeable. Tsunamis are mistakenly called tidal waves because, when

Misconceptions Surrounding Carbohydrates

Julia February 22, 2011 3

It is a common belief that eating even low amounts of carbohydrates increases body weight, whether the carbs are from sugar, bread, fruits or vegetables. The reason for this misconception may be that eating

Bats Are Not Blind

Julia February 21, 2011 0

Myth: Bats are blind The saying “blind as a bat”, simply isn’t correct. The truth is that all 1,100 bat species can see and often their vision is pretty good, although not as excellent

Swimming Within an Hour After Eating is Not Dangerous

Julia January 21, 2011 4

Myth: Swimming within an hour (sometimes stated 30 minutes) after eating is dangerous and can cause you to cramp up and drown. It is believed by many that you should not swim for at

One Dog Year Isn’t Equal to Seven Human Years

Julia January 18, 2011 5

Myth: One dog year equals about seven human years. There is a popular belief that dogs age seven years for each calendar year because the lifespan of a dog is about one seventh in