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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.

Why It's A Lie! with Jim Jim

    • Vetenskap

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.

    Lobsters, Vericose Veins, sharks, and Pumpkin Pie

    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!

    • 9 min
    #29 Bagpipes, Bison, Leap Years and Steak!

    #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!

    • 8 min
    28 Colonel Sanders, Smiths, housflies, and Camel Humps!

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

    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
    26 MSG, Tongues, and Walking the Plank

    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!

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

    #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

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