Mental Floss: Misconceptions
Season 2024
A weekly show where the Mental Floss crew debunks popular misconceptions.
Where to Watch Season 2024
15 Episodes
- Misconceptions About the '70sE3
Misconceptions About the '70sThe 1970s were an iconic decade that some of us lived through, and some of us have absorbed through TV and movies. Let's see what society remembers correctly, from the rise of hair metal to the sexual revolution. Host Justin Dodd breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the '70s. - Misconceptions About CollegeE4
Misconceptions About CollegePop culture has shaped the way a lot of us think about college and higher education. If movies and University courses will be so demanding that you’ll constantly be pulling all-nighters, pounding coffee and energy drinks in order to stay awake to cram for your next big test, right? On this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd breaks down these higher-level myths. If your professor is 15 minutes late, are you really allowed to leave? How important is picking the right major in college? Does everyone join a fraternity or sorority? And what about the whole “freshman 15” thing? Grab your books, and let's dive in. - Misconceptions About JournalismE7
Misconceptions About JournalismIs print media dead? Is all media biased? Are journalists rolling in dough?? Today on Misconceptions, we're covering the wide world of journalism. The world of media has changed so much in just a few decades, so it makes sense that we're all a little unclear on the current state of it all. Join host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) as we debunk some common misconceptions about journalism. - Misconceptions About AfricaE11
Misconceptions About AfricaWhen some of us picture Africa, we imagine a vast land where safari animals roam freely and in tandem with the village people. Where food and water are perpetually sparse, winding dirt paths are your only method of travel, and technology doesn’t exist. But, of course, none of that is accurate. On this episode of Misconceptions, host Bethel Afful breaks down some myths about African culture, from what makes up African cuisine, to folklore you may not have heard of. - Misconceptions About Famous CitiesE12
Misconceptions About Famous CitiesIs the nickname The Windy City simply a reference to Chicago’s weather? What’s the difference between the London Eye and your average ferris wheel? Is Beijing’s Forbidden City actually forbidden? In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some myths about famous major cities. - Misconceptions About Ancient GreeceE13
Misconceptions About Ancient GreeceWhen you think of the most famous ancient Greek sculptures in the world–The Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, Hermes of Olympia—you immediately think of smooth, white stone. But ancient Greek statues were originally colorful. REALLY colorful.