myths
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8 Myths About Christmas That Some People Really Believe
Traditions surrounding the Christian religious holiday of Christmas may seem to be age-old and time-honoured, but many are newer than we’d think. What’s even more surprising is that the stories we tell each other about the traditions are also, themselves, a bit mixed-up. Read on for several myths about Christmas stories, and traditions — and…
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The Ancient Origins Of Werewolves
The werewolf is a staple of supernatural fiction, whether it be film, television, or literature. You might think this snarling creature is a creation of the Medieval and Early Modern periods, a result of the superstitions surrounding magic and witchcraft.
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Police And Media Keep Spreading The Myth That Merely Touching Fentanyl Can Kill You
Last Saturday, police in Chico, California reported that 13 people in the same house were involved in a mass drug overdose, possibly involving the powerful opioid fentanyl, with at least one person dying as a result. The case is tragic, though some of the details reported by the Chico police and uncritically repeated by the…
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10 Worst Misconceptions About Medieval Life You’d Get From Fantasy Books
Some tropes are so ingrained in Medieval-inspired fantasy stories that it’s tempting to think that they represent real aspects of Medieval life. But often these stories are just reinforcing myths and misconceptions about life in the Middle Ages.