“Debunking the Myths: 10 Common Beliefs That Are Surprising Lies You’ve Been Told!”
Dopping A Penny Off A Building Could End A Person’s Life
Most people have heard the myth that if you drop a penny off of the Empire State Building, the speed at which the penny falls is enough to end someone’s life. Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about loose change falling over the ledge of any buildings.
Mythbusters tested the theory, shooting a penny at the same speed at which it would fall off of the New York City skyscraper, 64.4 miles per hour. It was proven that, although getting hit with the penny stings, it is not nearly going fast enough to terminally injure a person.
Dogs Sweat By Panting
If you have a dog, then you know that after they run around and play they wind up panting. You’ve also probably been told hat this panting is the doggy version of sweating, as they don’t sweat through their skin under their fur.
This is actually not true! Panting is a pooch’s way of regulating their body temperature. The actually sweating takes place through their footpads. Dogs have sweat glands located on their paw pads called merocrine glands. If you don’t believe us, the next time you notice little paw prints around the house, touch your pooches paws, they’re sure to be a bit clammy.
Wait 24 Hours To File A Missing Person Report
We see it in movies and television shows, we even read about it in novels: wait 24 hours after filing a missing person report. The thing is, why would you wait? If you have a gut feeling that something is wrong and a person you know is in trouble, go to the professionals!
