“Circe Offering the Cup to Odysseus,” by John William Waterhouse, 1891. Circe was among one of the most famous femme fatales in Greek mythology. Credit: Public Domain There are many strong and ...

That's his actual words," Dr McAlpine told hack. "The reason why this sort of myth carried on, or why it even started, was he was a very influential man … He had weight." Dr McAlpine said there ...

“The myth that women of color did not develop endometriosis is especially pernicious,” Ballweg said. “In the Endometriosis Association, we knew this idea that Black women did not get ...

Jenna Ortega knows how to make an entrance and did just that at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The "Wednesday" and "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" star hit the red carpet in a mesmerizing tannish ...

However, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have debunked this myth, explaining that bacteria transfer can occur immediately upon contact. “Bacteria can transfer to food the moment it ...

The move into such well-worn domestic-goddess territory saw Meghan instantly dubbed "the millennial Martha Stewart of Montecito" in The New York Times. But of course, this being Meghan – the ...

Should you always use chopsticks when eating sushi. We debunked a few of the biggest myths about this beloved Japanese cuisine. Joey is a writer/editor, TV/radio personality, lifestyle expert ...

Scientists are exploring whether deep-sea ecosystems could conceal undiscovered species large enough to inspire these myths while also analyzing how legends and fear shape public perception of the ...

These fish can grow up to 36 feet long, but most are around 10 feet. Their strange appearance and elusive nature have made them the subject of myths for centuries. The “Doomsday Fish” Myth Many ...

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St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17. There are a lot of myths, misconceptions, and fun facts about the holiday, including that St. Patrick himself wasn't Irish. St. Patrick's Day originated in Boston.