Or Not: Everest is the Tallest Mountain
There are two mountains taller than Mount Everest.
Posts in category Or Not
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!
Or Not: Drinking Alcohol Will Warm You up on a Cold Night
St. Bernards never carried brandy either…
Or Not: Ostriches Bury Their Heads in Sand
Ostriches can kick lions to death.
Or Not: Horns on Viking Helmets
Helmets with horns have been found, but…
Or Not: The Dark Side of the Moon
UFO enthusiasts often claim there is an alien base on the far side of the moon.
Or Not: Do Lemmings Jump to Their Deaths?
Disney’s largely responsible for the rumor.
Or Not: George Washington’s Teeth Were Wooden?
His teeth were treated like a state secret.
Can Cockroaches Really Survive Nuclear Apocalypse?
A cockroach can withstand 2 pounds of force.