Category: myths

French Guiana: The Unknown People of the Amazon Forest | Arkeo Ep30 | Documentary

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, archaeologists are busy debunking one of the most powerful myths put forward by colonization. The primeval forest, described in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, never existed! …


Dietitian Debunks Top 18 Biggest Weight Loss Myths

Like all myths, weight loss myths usually have a bit of truth, no matter how small. Below, these truths will be highlighted and examined along with the research to support or oppose these myths. It is important to note that when we talk about weight loss, it’s really a highly individualized process. No two people…


The 7 Most Common Estate-Planning Myths

Myths and misunderstandings dominate the public consciousness when it comes to estate planning. Some are the result of incomplete media reports, while others arise from half-truths and exaggerations put forth by “advisors” interested in generating a quick fee or commission. Further, labels such as “death tax” and other politically charged mischaracterizations are given life by…


‘Clean Energy’ Is the Scam We All Fell For | Ronald Stein | Larry Elder

Ronald Stein is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author, internationally-published columnist, energy consultant, engineer, and policy adviser for the Heartland Institute. His books include “Clean Energy Exploitations,” “Just Green Electricity,” and “Energy Made Easy.” He talks to Larry Elder about how people in developing countries are being exploited for the raw materials to make “green energy” products,…


Article III: Four Judicial Myths | Constitution Alive

This film is only available in the US because of territorial licensing. Dive into the original language of the Constitution to dispel myths associated with the judiciary. As you examine Article III in context, identify how our Founding Fathers intended the court system to work. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com


5 Myths About Inflation: The Truth Behind Rising Rates

The U.S. consumer price inflation rate hit a 13-year high in June 2021, reaching 5.4 percent. The rate remained the same in July 2021, indicating an increase in prices of 5.4 percent compared to last year. The cost of food, both at home and away from home, inclined, along with new vehicles and living spaces….


5 Time Management Myths That Affect Your Workplace Productivity

Any phenomenon that becomes “fashionable” instantly acquires its own mythology. This mythology forms a system of concepts that are accepted and not questioned. At the same time, the vast majority of people do not think about whether it corresponds to reality. This paradox has existed as long as humanity. Some such misconceptions are harmless and…