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Half-Truths

Half-Truths

著者： Half-Truths Podcast
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 Remember that neat, tidy version of history and science you learned in school? The one with brave explorers discovering continents, brilliant inventors having a single "eureka!" moment, and a food pyramid that was definitely going to make you healthy? It turns out, a lot of it was wrong. Welcome to Half-Truths, the show dedicated to unlearning the myths, half-truths, and outright fabrications that have become common knowledge. In each episode, we take one "fact" you thought you knew and trace it back to its source. We'll uncover the surprising context, the political spin, and the often more fascinating truth that got left out of the textbook. This isn't just about trivia; it's about understanding how the stories we're told shape our world. Get ready for the "aha!" moments that will make you see the past—and the present—in a whole new light.Half-Truths Podcast 教育 社会科学 科学
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  • EP59 - The Ostrich Paradox: Cowardice, Camouflage, and Roman Rumors

    EP59 - The Ostrich Paradox: Cowardice, Camouflage, and Roman Rumors
    2026/02/25
    We all know the idiom about the foolish bird that thinks it can hide by burying its head in the sand. But what if this symbol of willful ignorance is actually a misunderstood survival tactic from one of nature’s most formidable parents?
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    19 分
  • EP58 - The Liquid Sweater: Why Alcohol is the Worst Winter Coat

    EP58 - The Liquid Sweater: Why Alcohol is the Worst Winter Coat
    2026/02/18
    We’ve all seen the image of the St. Bernard dog carrying a barrel of brandy to save a freezing traveler, and we all know the warming burn of a stiff drink on a cold night. But we uncover why that sensation is a biological lie and how a teenage painter’s artistic license accidentally created one of history's most dangerous survival myths.
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    20 分
  • EP57 - The Great Shaving Deception: Why Your Stubble Is Lying to You

    EP57 - The Great Shaving Deception: Why Your Stubble Is Lying to You
    2026/02/11
    We have all been warned that shaving our hair will cause it to grow back thicker, darker, and faster. But does a razor really have the power to alter your DNA, or is this century-old belief merely a trick of the light and touch?
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    17 分
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