Are There Bodies Buried In The Hoover Dam?
Drowning, dynamite blasts, rock slides, and falls all contributed to the Hoover Dam’s death count.
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In today’s world many misconceptions have been perpetuated—becoming modern day “facts”—when, in reality, myths and hearsay have taken over. Sorry to burst your bubble, but in this weekly column, Ripley’s puts those delusions to the test, turning your world upside down, because you can’t always…Believe It!
How Tall Was Napoleon Bonaparte Actually?
French inches were longer than English inches.
Dismantling One Of Thanksgiving’s Greatest Myths
Cheddar cheese actually contains more tryptophan than turkey.
Can Only Particular Areas Of Your Tongue Taste Certain Flavors?
When it comes to the human tongue, don’t believe everything you see in a textbook.
Playing Dead Is, In Fact, Not An Act For Possums
Its body goes limp, its breathing appears to stop, and its tongue sticks out, but it’s not merely pretending…
Think A Coin Toss Is A 50/50 Shot? Think Again!
Some can even make a coin come up heads 10 out of 10 times.
The Egg-citing Truth Behind Humpty Dumpty
The real-life Humpty Dumpty may have been capable of annihilating military forces.
Do Alligators Ever Stop Growing?
A recent spate of large gator finds has people wondering if these reptiles ever stop growing.
Is the Phrase ‘Saved by the Bell’ about Being Buried Alive?
The grave story behind the iconic phrase.
Were the Wright Brothers the First to Fly?
First in flight? Some may beg to differ.