Fact of Fiction 1: Science Tackles Popular Myths

by Hannah Schmidt

Text in Arabic. Available for the first time in Arabic, Scientific American sets out to debunk urban lore and cultural mythology. In this two-part best-selling series, scientists cast their analytical eye on long-standing claims to determine if they are fact of fiction. Based on the Strange But True columns, here you ll find some of the most surprising, fascinating, useful and just plain wacky topics confronted by SA writers over the years.

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Published January 1, 2021