Why It's A Lie! with Jim

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Jim debunks the everyday myths we believed when we believed everything we were told. It's part science and part critical thinking, with a sense of humour.

  1. Lobsters, Vericose Veins, sharks, and Pumpkin Pie

    27/01/2017

    Lobsters, Vericose Veins, sharks, and Pumpkin Pie

    Lobsters can’t die! Crossing your legs causes Varicose Veins! Best way to fight off a shark is by punching it in the nose! ANNNNND – Pumpkin pie filling in a can is: mushed up Pumpkin in a can! Each of those statements – not really true – so let’s find out Why it’s a Lie!

    10 min
  2. #29 Bagpipes, Bison, Leap Years and Steak!

    18/04/2016

    #29 Bagpipes, Bison, Leap Years and Steak!

    – The bagpipe and the kilt were invented in Scotland! Millions of buffalo roamed North America …well, before we killed most of them. – Leap Year happens every four years ! And a quick bonus one – you should treat a black eye by putting a raw steak on it! Each of those statements – not really true – so let’s find out – Why it’s –- a Lie!

    9 min
  3. 28 Colonel Sanders, Smiths, housflies, and Camel Humps!

    21/01/2016

    28 Colonel Sanders, Smiths, housflies, and Camel Humps!

    Colonel Sanders - the KFC guy was a real Colonel in the military! The name Smith is short for Blacksmith. Houseflies have suction cups on their feet… ANNNNND – Camels carry water in their humps! Each of those statements – not really true – so let’s find out – Why it’s –- a Lie!

    7 min
  4. 27 President, Hills?, Carrots, and the Sandwich?

    17/10/2015

    27 President, Hills?, Carrots, and the Sandwich?

    In another packed pod gram – George Washington was the first president of the United States… …The Black hills of South Dakota…are Hills… Carrots make you see better… ANNNNND – The idea behind the Sandwich was invented by the Earl of Sandwich!

    9 min

  5. 15/08/2015

    26 MSG, Tongues, and Walking the Plank

    Is MSG a terrible thing that makes everyone sick, Is the tongue map a real thing, and did people really walking the Plank? Nope! Let's find out why it's a lie!

    7 min

  6. 27/07/2015

    #25 Windy Chicago, Growing Brain Cells and Flaming Moths!

    Chicago is called the windy city because - it IS the windiest city…brain cells die and they don’t ever regenerate and grow back! ANNNNND – Moths are attracted to flames! Each of those statements is FALSE – so let’s find out – Why it’s a Lie!

    10 min

  7. 17/06/2015

    #24 Bumblebees, Coke teeth, and TV in the Dark

    Bumblebees are only able to fly because they know they shouldn’t be able to! If you put a tooth in a glass of Coke a cola – it will dissolve overnight! ANNND Watching TV in the dark will ruin your eyesight! Each of those statements is FALSE – so let’s find out – Why it’s a Lie!

    6 min

  8. 03/06/2015

    #23 Mousetraps, Quicksand, and Beavers!

    The best bait for a mousetrap is cheese! If you step into quicksand …game over – for you will quickly sink in quicksand! And Beavers are nature’s expert lumberjacks! Each of those statements is FALSE – so let’s find out – Why it’s a Lie!

    7 min
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Jim debunks the everyday myths we believed when we believed everything we were told. It's part science and part critical thinking, with a sense of humour.

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  • Creator
    Jim
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2017
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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