Archive for the 'Strange Science Myths' Category

Bigfoot corpse or gorilla suit?

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Matt Whitton and Rick Dyer, two men from Georgia, USA claim that the above picture depicts the frozen corpse of the legendary Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot.
The couple claim that they found the corpse in the woods in northern Georgia and kept it in a freezer for a month, after which they called a press […]

Why is organic milk less prone to spoilage?

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Well, actually, it’s not. The sell-by dates on cartons of organic milk indicate a much longer shelf life compared to regular milk, but that’s not because the milk is organic.
The real reason lies in the processing each kind of milk goes through before being put on the market.
Organic milk is pasteurized at a higher temperature […]

Scinece myth busted: being overweight is good for you

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

E-mails have been going around referring to a fictitious scientific study that “proves” that being overweight has medical benefits ranging from protection from tuberculosis and Alzheimer’s to increased happiness and success in business.
According to the “report”, being 15 to 25 pounds overweight can protect you from emphysema, pneumonia and various infections and injuries , while […]

Strange Science Myth Busted: Drinking Bleach vs. HIV/AIDS

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Today on Strange Science News we’re featuring another weird scientific myth debunked by the good folks at Snopes.com.
Drinking bleach will protect you from HIV and AIDS?
(Can’t believe I have to say this) NO!
The myth gained popularity when an Associated Press article about a sex-education bill in Florida mentioned that some Florida teens believed that swallowing […]