The danger of believing business myths
There’s an old myth that Inuit cultures have as many as a hundred words for snow. I remember learning about it in school, and there was just something wonderful about the idea that…
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When Myths Become Media ‘Facts’
What excuse is there today for anyone not to double-check? Source link
15 Super Common "Historical Facts" That Are Actually Myths
15 Historical Myths Debunked 1. Spanish People don't actually speak Spanish with a lisp because of a king. 2. Van Gogh did not cut off his ear and give it to a sex worker who worked at a…
The Download: longevity myths, and sewer-cleaning robots
—Jessica Hamzelou Earlier this week, my editor forwarded me a video of the leaders of Russia and China talking about immortality. “These days at 70 years old you are still a child,”…
Auto Industry Myths That Belong in the Junkyard
Rather than needing more government ‘help,’ U.S. automakers are threatened by government intervention. Source link
This Classic Book of Greek Myths Is Worth Unearthing
A recommendation for the next time you lose yourself in your local independent bookstore. Source link
Don’t believe these tech myths
Technology can seem pretty mysterious at times, so it’s all too easy for misconceptions to spread. That helps explain why I keep seeing technological myths propagate. Should you bury a wet…
12 common productivity myths that are holding you back
Productivity myths can stand in the way of personal and professional growth, often without our awareness. Moreover, what equals productivity for one person or company may not be the same…
Canadian Media Myths Debunked With Bell Media Chief Sean Cohan
Hollywood loves to shoot in Canada. The major networks and studios eagerly court co-production deals with Canadian media entities, and the majors really love to license new TV series and…
Tariffs: Misses and Myths
The week of April 21, 2025: Tariff legends and reality, the debt, antitrust, and much, much more. Source link