myths

opossum
25.12.2023

Opossums tend to be one of the most useful and also least harmful wild animals you can meet, but they are still surrounded by myths. Most of them appear because of how they look, and others - because of their diet, which mostly consists of pests.

Kate Yakimchuk wild animals opossums nature animal facts Animals 25 December 2023
cat
01.12.2023

You can be a keen cat lover and still believe in many myths about domestic cats - that's how myths work! Luckily, lots of animal psychologists and veterinarians share their knowledge to help you learn the truth about your cat's habits.

Kate Yakimchuk cats pets domestic cats animal facts Animals 1 December 2023
frog
20.11.2023

Frogs are often surrounded by myths and misconceptions - mostly because people don't know much about them. Some people find them repulsive because they're reptiles, others avoid them because they think that they are dangerous.

Kate Yakimchuk frogs reptiles wildlife Animals 20 November 2023
raven
20.11.2023

Ravens tend to be one of the most intelligent and exciting birds that you can see not only outdoors, but also in myths and legends. Ravens also tend to have lots of myths about themselves, and many people tend to believe them to be true.

Kate Yakimchuk ravens birds Animals 20 November 2023
swans
15.11.2023

Swans tend to be one of the most beautiful wild birds that represent love, devotion, and purity. While these amazing birds have lots of great features, they are also surrounded by various myths coming from legends and cartoons.

Kate Yakimchuk swans birds wildlife nature Animals 15 November 2023
yorkshire terrier
04.10.2023

Many dog breeds are surrounded by myths - some of them are positive, some are quite negative. There are plenty of small dog breeds that are surrounded by myths as well - they are often seen as always angry and dumb, which isn't true.

Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets breeds Animals 4 October 2023
horses
18.09.2023

Many people consider horses to be their favorite animals, so they know many facts about them - but are all of them true? Horses have been around for so long that it's essential that people believe in many myths about these strong animals.

Kate Yakimchuk horses facts Animals 18 September 2023
cleaning
13.09.2023

People often share cleaning tips they've heard somewhere without actually testing them - and that's why useless tips are so widespread. In fact, lots of tips and hacks don't work that well, and traditional cleaning methods are still way more effective.

Kate Yakimchuk mistakes tips cleaning Helpful tips 13 September 2023
breakfast
04.09.2023

Food and meals often have lots of misconceptions surrounding them, and breakfast is no exception. Popular breakfast misconceptions are common beliefs about the first meal of the day that might not be entirely accurate from a nutritional or health perspective. 

Kate Yakimchuk breakfast food Cooking 4 September 2023
cobra
02.09.2023

Venomous snakes have long been the subject of myths and misconceptions.  These myths often contribute to fear and misunderstanding of these creatures. 

Kate Yakimchuk wildlife snakes venom Animals 2 September 2023
grapes
02.09.2023

Grapes require specific conditions to thrive, but this plant is generally not the hardest to grow. Myths and misconceptions about grape growing have persisted for centuries. 

Kate Yakimchuk grapes gardening Garden 2 September 2023
hedgehog
02.09.2023

Hedgehogs are fascinating creatures, but they have been the subject of various myths and misconceptions over the years.  These myths are usually about their food preferences and habits, and you might believe some of them without knowing it.

Kate Yakimchuk nature wildlife hedgehogs Animals 2 September 2023
healthy food
01.09.2023

Low-calorie diets are often pursued for weight loss and management, but there are several misconceptions associated with them that can impact people's understanding of healthy eating.  Stop believing in those myths, so you can manage your weight easily and safely.

Kate Yakimchuk food dieting calories Cooking 1 September 2023
dragon
26.08.2023

Even though some animals from myths seem bizarre and hard to understand, lots of them have real prototypes. Mythological animals often have their roots in the imaginations of ancient cultures and are often inspired by real animals or natural phenomena.

Kate Yakimchuk prototypes legends Animals 26 August 2023
music notes
21.08.2023

Over the past five decades, claims about the positive effects of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's amazing music have garnered attention. However, a study published in Nature Scientific Reports, challenges the notion that Mozart's melody, specifically his Sonata KV448, has a beneficial impact on epilepsy.

Kate Yakimchuk research music Psychology 21 August 2023
gooseberry
19.08.2023

Most hobbies are surrounded by various misconceptions and myths. Popular misconceptions about gardeners and gardening often arise from stereotypes, lack of understanding, or outdated perceptions. 

Kate Yakimchuk gardening misconceptions hobby Garden 19 August 2023
grapefruit
27.07.2023

Grapefruit is a pretty healthy fruit, that can (and sometimes should) be a part of a healthy diet. But even though it's actually healthy and beneficial, it also has lots of myths about it.

Kate Yakimchuk grapefruit health Cooking 27 July 2023
seedlings
16.07.2023

While gardening tips and tricks abound, not all of them prove effective or yield the desired results.  It's important to approach gardening advice with a critical mindset. 

Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips gardening mistakes misconceptions Garden 16 July 2023
milk chocolate
13.07.2023

You can often hear that milk chocolate is less calorie-dense than dark chocolate, but it's actually not always true. Contrary to the statement, milk chocolate typically contains more calories than dark chocolate. 

Kate Yakimchuk chocolate milk chocolate healthy food healthy diet Cooking 13 July 2023
watch
12.07.2023

In fact, hypnosis does not work the way it is shown in films and TV shows In the article we will talk about the main myth associated with hypnosis.

Diana Dashkevich mental health safety facts Psychology 12 July 2023