Science | Science Vs. Myth | Everyday Myths
There are certain aspects of everyday science that we think of as fact, but in reality may be pure urban legend. In this section, you can learn about some of the everyday science myths you may encounter.
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Does a hush really pass over a crowded room 20 minutes after the hour?
You're talking with a group of people when, with no apparent warning, everyone stops talking. Is it just an awkward silence or a pregnant pause? Or is this silence something more?
How the Large Hadron Collider Works
The Large Hadron Collider is a gigantic machine that scientists hope will help them understand the universe. Learn about the Large Hadron Collider. See more »
Time dilation is the reason why boring things seem to take so long but time flies when you're having fun. Learn how time dilation affects the speed of time. See more »
The Doppler effect is why you hear the sound from a moving object change as it nears and passes you. Find out how the Doppler effect works. See more »
What if I threw a penny off the Empire State Building?
A penny probably wouldn't kill someone, but it would hurt. Read this article to find out what a penny would do, and what could kill someone. See more »
Does gum really stay in you for seven years?
Gum is the subject of many urban legends with the largest being that it stays in your stomach for seven years. Find out how long gum stays in your system. See more »
What if two people stumbled into quicksand: Would the heavier person sink faster?
Would a heavier person in quicksand sink faster than a lighter person? Find out if a heavy person in quicksand would sink faster than a lighter person. See more »
Has a surfer discovered the theory of everything?
The theory of everything seeks to explain the workings of every single aspect in the universe. Learn more about A. Garrett Lisi's theory of everything. See more »
Do redheads need extra anesthesia?
Do redheads need extra anesthesia? According to recent studies, it appears that they do. Learn about the relationship between redheads and anesthesia. See more »
Quantum cryptography uses physics instead of mathematics to encode messages, which provides greater security. Learn about quantum cryptography. See more »
Do parallel universes really exist?
A parallel universe is said to be related to ours, branch off from ours and may contain extinct animals or humans. Is a parallel universe out there? See more »
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