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 is wet or is there any other reason behind this? Are there any substances or things that water cannot make wet? And don't forget to subscribe to Myth…

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 can cause cramps and in some cases also affect our ability to float easily on the water. Waiting for 30 minutes to 2 hours is usually recommended. Is s…

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 joints cracking? Most of us have been told that cracking knuckles can deplete some fluid or even cause arthritis when we grow up? But, is cracking knuckle…

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 are very few, infact only one man-made structure that is visible from space. What do astronauts have to say about this? And don't forget to subscri…

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 discoveries. Was Einstein always a brilliant student or did he fail a few math classes while he was in school?  And don't forget to subscribe to Myt…

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 again if it is picked up within 5 seconds or even 3 seconds. What happens to germs in this time frame? And don't forget to subscribe to Mythbusters …

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 by sleeping more the next day or during the course of a few days. But is this true? And don't forget to subscribe to Mythbusters podcast on your favo…

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, hunger, and more? This topic is also behind the Nobel Prize in medicine for 2021. And don't forget to subscribe to Mythbusters podcast on your favorite…

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 it easy to catch a cold? Is this a myth or reality? And don't forget to subscribe to Mythbusters podcast on your favorite streaming app to ensure y…

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 they believe that cats will bring them ill luck. At the same time, in some cultures, black cats are worshipped. So who is right? And don't forget to s…