Mythbusters
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Mythbusters
Can you tell if the following statements are common science myths or science facts? Is cracking your knuckles bad for you? Was Dracula a real person?Can you catch a cold if you get wet in the rain?If you are like our 10-year-old host Samarth Chitta, these questions would have popped up in...
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Is water wet?
When water touches anything, it becomes wet. It could be the palm of your hand, a towel, a paper, or even a dry pool. Does this happen because water i...
Do we need to wait for an hour after eating to swim?
Do you remember wanting to go for a swim right after a meal? Were you asked not to? It is commonly believed that going for a swim soon after a meal ca...
Is cracking knuckles bad for you?
Cracking knuckles is a satisfactory activity and most of us love doing it. But, how does the popping sound get produced? Is it the sound of some joint...
Is Great Wall of China the only man-made structure visible from space?
Have you seen a photo of how India looks from space on the day of Diwali? Space travel has progressed over time but it is commonly believed that there...
Did Albert Einstein fail his math class?
Albert Einstein is considered to be a genius. His contribution to the world of physics is historic and most of how we live today is influenced by his...
5 second rule for picking up dropped food from the floor?
If a food item falls out of your hand, do you pick it up and use it again or toss it out? Some people believe that it is alright to use the food item...
Can you recover lost sleep?
How do you feel if you have not had a good night of sleep? Tired, groggy and always yawning? It is commonly believed that you can recover lost sleep b...
Do we have more than 5 senses?
Our 5 senses are well known- sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. But how does the body know the sensation of pain, of hot and cold temperature, hun...
Can you catch a cold if you get wet in the rain?
We have all been told by our parents or elders to not get wet in the rain. And the reason? We might catch a cold. What is it about the rains that make...
Are black cats really unlucky?
Almost every culture has a superstition associated with black cats. Some people hesitate to cross the road if a black cat crosses it before them as th...
Does gum stay in your stomach for 7 years if you swallow it?
Chewing gum or bubble gum is a very popular candy amongst children and adults. Think of all the times when you were told that swallowing gum is not go...
Is the Olympic flame always lit?
The Olympics are one of the greatest sporting events in the world and the opening ceremony is one of the most-watched around the world. The Olympic fl...
Is the New Year always celebrated on Jan 1st?
It is always exciting to welcome a new year. The date that usually comes to our mind when we think of a New Year is Jan 1st. But, what if the New Year...
Can you safely clean your ears with cotton buds?
Cotton buds/swabs/Q tips are one of the most commonly found items in our homes. They are used for various purposes -from makeup removal to cleaning ou...
Does a watermelon grow inside you if you swallow its seeds?
Have you ever accidentally swallowed a watermelon seed? It is commonly said that if we swallow a watermelon seed, then it can grow into a watermelon i...
Is Dracula a real person?
Dracula is one of the most popular spooky characters of all time. There are numerous television shows and movies based on this character. Come Hallowe...
Are Latin and South America the same?
America is one of the largest continents on earth and we all know of North and South America. But, what and where is Latin America located? Are South...
Why can't we tickle ourselves?
Have you ever burst out into laughter when tickled? Most of us have a sensitive part in our body where we feel the most tickled. What happens when you...
Do camels store water in their humps?
Did you know that a camel can survive for 7 days without water!? Some camels such as Bactrian camels have 2 humps and can survive for almost 7 months...
Are Bananas Fruits?
What are the most common fruits that you can think of? Apple, mango, banana? Scientifically, bananas are not fruits. Do you want to know why?
An...
Are Bats Blind?
Think of a creature that makes an appearance mostly in the night, one that is known for sleeping upside down and staying up all night- Bats. It is com...
What color is the sun?
We generally draw the sun in yellow, orange or red in colour but what really is the color of the sun? We all have different opinions on this but scien...
Do vaccinations make us sick?
Do vaccinations make you sick?
Most of us must have received vaccinations when we were kids as these are supposed to protect us from som...
Do planes land with their nose pointing downwards?
Do planes land with their nose pointing downwards? Well, let's find out the facts in this episode.
The nose of an airplane is like the t...
Can lightning strike the same place twice?
“Lightning never strikes the same place twice” is a common phrase you’ve probably heard before. For a long time, lightning was also considered as a fl...