Facts Debunked

Commonly said things or “fun facts” that just aren’t true.

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@HardcoreHistory Mr. Carlin,

Huge fan of the show, Re-listening to King of Kings as I write this. Where can I find the works from all of the historians you quote in your shows? Maybe you could suggest a good starting place. Take care!

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Fun fact: Dropping a penny from the top of the Empire state building would generate enough velocity to kill someone.

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Given the mass of a penny, it would only get up to about 64 mph, little sting.. Won’t kill you.

Just not true.

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Fun fact: Shaving unwanted body hair will make it grow back thicker than before.

DEBUNKED.

Shaving the hairs gives them a blunt tip which may feel more coarse or appear more noticeable and dark. It does not change thickness, color or rate of growth.

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Fun fact: People swallow 8 Spiders a year while they sleep

DEBUNKED.

Spiders have no reason to go into your bed as there is no natural prey there, and if you had your mouth open, your snoring or breathing vibrations would scare them off.

Just not true.