If Panama Hats Didn’t Originate In Panama, Where Are They From?
Teddy Roosevelt wore the hat, adding “trendsetter” to his many accolades.
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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!
Everything Wrong With The Killer Whale’s Name
Whale, whale, whale. What do we have here?
The Truth About What Was (Or Wasn’t) Under Mr. Rogers’ Sweaters
The reason Mr. Rogers wore colorful sweaters is not what you’d expect.
Carrots, Eyesight, And World War II Propaganda
The British government credited carrots for helping Royal Air Force pilots hunt down German aircraft at night.
Do You Really Just Need 8 Glasses Of Water A Day?
Could eight cups be too much water?
The Egg-citing Truth Behind Humpty Dumpty
The real-life Humpty Dumpty may have been capable of annihilating military forces.
Did Gutenberg Invent The First Printing Press?
Printed books have been found predating the birth of Gutenberg by centuries.
The Origins Of Fortune Cookies Are Neither Chinese Nor American
Fortune cookie manufacturing changed when Japanese-Americans were imprisoned during World War II.
Goldfish Have Much Longer Memories Than You Think
If you think it’s a meager three seconds, you’ve been duped.
The History Of Pink And Blue’s Relationship With Baby Gender
The genders have swapped colors throughout history.