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40 Deceptive Little Myths and Misconceptions That Tried to Make Fools of Us All

These lies posing as truths almost got us

We've stumbled across a fun and enlightening read from Cracked.com that challenges what we thought we knew. A list of fact-checking fun, where it debunks a range of historical inaccuracies to everyday misconceptions. Let’s take a humorous look at some of the myths and stereotypes we've grown up with, and set the record straight with a delightful dose of reality shall we?

Best Travel Gadgets You’ll Actually Use 🎧

Drown Out Annoying Announcements

[Partner] You’d think airports only make announcements for your flight once you take your headphones off. But with the Cambridge Audio P100, you’re in charge. These bad boys cancel out the endless “Final boarding call!” for someone else’s flight while you sip overpriced coffee in blissful ignorance. Just set an alarm so you don’t actually miss your flight.

4 Easy Outfit Ideas That Prove Color Blocking Works 👔

Dusty Neutrals: Summer’s MVP

Dusty neutrals—think beige, charcoal, and white—are the ultimate cheat codes for summer style. They go with everything, keep you cool, and make you look like you stepped out of a catalog. Throw on a white linen shirt, tan jeans, and suede desert boots, and you’re set. For brunch, errands, or an afternoon pretending you care about gardening.

Better-Than-Starbucks Breakfast Sandwich? This Sauce Is the Secret 🥪

Your Sandwich Won’t Be Lonely

Spicy mayo isn’t just a breakfast star. Got leftover sauce? Smear it on burgers, tacos, wraps, or even a sad ham-and-cheese sandwich. It’s a one-stop flavor fix for all your meals. Need a dip for fries or onion rings? Boom. Spicy mayo to the rescue. You’ll find yourself adding it to everything like it’s a new food group.

How to Calculate Your Caloric Needs

Math You Actually Care About

Most of us haven’t voluntarily done math since high school, but when it comes to figuring out how many calories we need to survive (and thrive), suddenly we’re all experts with calculators in hand. It’s basically the only equation where the answer determines whether you can eat an extra slice of pizza guilt-free. Forget Pythagoras; the real MVP is the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)—it tells you how many calories you’d burn by doing nothing all day. Finally, a number that truly understands you.

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