A recent study had a lot of negative things to say about diet sodas, but how seriously should we take that study? Observational research can be powerful and useful, but it can also lead to shaky outcomes.... continue reading
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A recent study had a lot of negative things to say about diet sodas, but how seriously should we take that study? Observational research can be powerful and useful, but it can also lead to shaky outcomes.... continue reading
posted by eric3579"Just because it's good for you doesn't mean more is better. ... Lots of people reach for the orange juice or Vitamin C supplements when they start to get a cold. It's a popular myth that began in the... continue reading
posted by ant"... It sounds like such an incredible fact. “Our own cells are outnumbered by our microbes 10 to 1!” I don’t remember where I first heard it. But I read it in science papers and articles by journalists,... continue reading
posted by ant"Cereal makers sold us a breakfast myth... Cereal companies have perpetuated a big myth about breakfast: that the first meal of the day is crucial to good health. And one of their most long-lasting... continue reading
posted by antWell, if you discount the fact that sugar is basically poison over time.
posted by MordhausFrom YouTube: Adam busts some dietary myths wide open. Turns out fat isn't the only thing that makes you, well, fat.
posted by ZifnabMade me mad really.
posted by Enzoblue"Fact: The average human eats 8 spiders in their sleep every year." ... or do they?
posted by PlayhousePalsBig Food spends close to $2 billion every year telling kids and teens what's cool to eat through advertising, promotions, and sponsorships. Meanwhile, across the country, fast-food chains are crowding... continue reading
posted by enoch"What is the fastest way to make popcorn? Get ready for some explosive - and messy - results! ..." From http://bbs.boingboing.net/t/chinese-street-vendors-explosive-popcorn-making-contraption/27691/5 ...
posted by antSince living in China, a few friends have mentioned the existence of fake eggs. I thought it might be an urban myth, but a good friend told me she actually bought a fake egg, and discovered the fake when... continue reading
posted by longde"It's almost Thanksgiving (at least it was when this show aired). Join Science Jim for some fun Thanksgiving myths, truths and wacky Benjamin Franklin Thanksgiving stories! Also learn how to capture lightning... continue reading
posted by antIt then gets joked about here. Thanks gorillaman
posted by KrupoI guess it was a myth... Someone mentioned to me a long time ago that they thought kobe beef was kept still all its life and beaten regularly to maintain tender muscle fibers. Know that I am looking... continue reading
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