Mothers who didn’t bond with newborns say the assumption that there’s ‘instant love’ can be a myth

New mother who admitted there was ‘no lightning bolt of love’ when her son was born wins praise from fellow mums who felt ‘nothing but numbness’ – and say ‘romantic’ notion of instant bonding is ‘dangerous’ for mental health Novelist Libby Page told Twitter that maternal love for her four-week-old son had been ‘less like … Read more

Debates 2020: Memes joke that mute button was a ‘myth’ after it was barely used

The mute button hung over the second and final presidential debate like a sword of Damocles on Thursday night – with many tuning in with the hope of seeing their least-favorite candidate getting cut off mid-sentence.  In the event the button hardly featured, the mere threat of it seemingly enough to get both candidates to … Read more

Eight-year-old ‘mummified’ Twinkies debunk myth that they stay fresh forever

A recent ‘experiment’ has disproved the urban legend that Twinkies last forever while igniting interest about biology.  A Pennsylvania man tried eating eight-year-old Twinkies, only to find they tasted like ‘rotting ginkgo fruit.’  Researchers were called upon to investigate the ‘mummified’ and moldy cakes, one of which took a drill to get through but still … Read more

ISIS fanatic accused of plotting ‘lone wolf’ attacks claims terror group is myth created by the US

An alleged supporter of so-called Islamic State accused of planning a terror attack has told a court he was researching the group, claiming it was created by the US to stoke Islamophobia. Hisham Muhammad, 26, is accused of planning a ‘lone-wolf attack’ using knives and other weapons, with the armed forces or police as possible … Read more

Large study debunks myth that Vitamin D reduces risk of mood disorders 

Vitamin D will not protect you from depression: Large study debunks myth that the ‘sunshine supplement’ reduces the risk of mood disorders Previous studies have linked low blood levels of vitamin D with higher risk for depression in middle-age and old age Researchers gave half of a group of 18,000 men and women vitamin D3 … Read more

Eco-warrior says going veggie is pointless and mass loss of species is a myth

When it comes to radical activism, there are few who can hold an ethically-sourced candle to Michael Shellenberger. At 16, he threw his first fundraising party for a rainforest conservation group. At 17, he lived in Nicaragua to show ‘solidarity’ with the Sandinista socialist revolution. By his early 20s, he was raising money for Guatemalan … Read more

North Korea admits that Kim Jong Un can’t bend space and time after decades of myth making

The North Korean state newspaper has admitted that the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, cannot bend space and time after years of mythologising him. The admission from the Rodong Sinmun newspaper is the latest sign that the country is moving away from propagandizing myths about its leaders, and is instead taking an approach that focuses … Read more

‘Sugar rush is a myth’: Indulging in sweet treats does NOT improve our mood

Whether it’s ice cream to mend a broken heart, or a fizzy drink for a treat, many turn to sugar when we are feeling down or low on energy. But scientists have now claimed that the resulting ‘sugar rush’ is nothing more than a ‘myth’. They argue there is no evidence indulging in sweet treats … Read more

Three quarters believe in a credit blacklist…it’s a MYTH!

Three quarters believe in a credit blacklist…it’s a MYTH! We’ve asked the experts what you should know By Rachel Wait, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 23:45 GMT, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 23:45 GMT, 14 March 2020 Many of us know that having a good credit score is key to getting accepted for the cheapest … Read more

Troy: Myth And Reality review: Overall it’s a triumph 

What’s presented at the British Museum in the Troy: Myth And Reality exhibition barely scratches the surface… but overall it’s still a triumph By Alastair Smart Published: 22:02 GMT, 11 January 2020 | Updated: 22:02 GMT, 11 January 2020 Troy: Myth And Reality British Museum, London                    … Read more