Top 10 Misconceptions Americans Have About Australia When most Americans think about Australia, they often picture kangaroos and koalas or surfing and shrimp on the barbie. Thanks to the media, including movies and television shows, there are a number of misconceptions that Americans have about the Land Down Under. For instance, we think everyone… Continue reading Top 10 Misconceptions Americans Have About Australia
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10 Strange Misconceptions About Christianity
10 Strange Misconceptions About Christianity Both around the world and across the country, there are a lot of misconceptions about religion, especially Christianity. Though Christianity is one of the most popular religions in the world, and the most prevalent in the United States, there are many areas of the world that have no idea… Continue reading 10 Strange Misconceptions About Christianity
Top 10 Misconceptions About Islam
Top 10 Misconceptions About Islam If you are in the United States, you are likely aware that we are in the middle of a fierce election. One of the most common topics of this election, thanks to the likes of Donald Trump, is Islam, the religion of Muslims. Thus far, most of the… Continue reading Top 10 Misconceptions About Islam
10 Reasons Cell Phones Might Not Be Safe
10 Reasons Cell Phones Might Not Be Safe If you are like most people, you likely don’t let your cell phone get too far away from you, and it is probably always within reach. The question here is, of course, is are these phones really safe? There are billions of people who use cell… Continue reading 10 Reasons Cell Phones Might Not Be Safe
How to Win an Argument in 10 Sneaky, Sure-fire Steps
10 Tips To Win Every Argument Arguments are inevitable. While we love the idea of getting on with our fellow man and living in a world of sweetness and light there is no denying human nature. There will always be disagreements, they have been with us as part of human life since our ancestors gathered… Continue reading How to Win an Argument in 10 Sneaky, Sure-fire Steps
10 Counterintuitive Ways To Improve Willpower
10 Counterintuitive Ways To Improve Willpower Results from an annual Stress in America Survey issued by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that, “…participants often cite lack of willpower as the No. 1 reason for not following through with [beneficial] changes.” We often feel that if we could improve our willpower, we would be… Continue reading 10 Counterintuitive Ways To Improve Willpower
Top 10 Misconceptions About Ancient Egypt
Top 10 Misconceptions You May Have Had About Ancient Egypt The history and culture of Ancient Egypt has fascinated and amazed other peoples from time immemorial. Even back in Roman times when Egypt was a pivotal province and grain basket of the Roman empire, Roman citizens interested themselves in finding out more about the lives… Continue reading Top 10 Misconceptions About Ancient Egypt
Top 10 Reasons You Think Black People Don’t Tip
Top 10 Reasons You Think Black People Don’t Tip Racial stereotypes permeate our world, and sometimes the stereotypes seem so pervasive that they’re simply accepted as fact by most people. Asians can’t drive, white people can’t dance, African-Americans are good at sports, and all Arabs are terrorists. Unfortunately, stereotypes often fuel racism and make it difficult… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons You Think Black People Don’t Tip
Top 10 Wrongful Convictions Overturned by DNA Evidence
Top 10 Stories of Wrongful Conviction Overturned by DNA Evidence Ever since the first use in the US, in 1989 of DNA to exonerate a person wrongfully convicted of a crime, the Innocence project has worked to ensure that justice is served. It is quite frightening to think that without this DNA evidence over 325… Continue reading Top 10 Wrongful Convictions Overturned by DNA Evidence
10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Believe Asians are Bad Drivers
Top 10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Believe Asians are Bad Drivers Recently, ListLand debunked the stereotype that women are bad at math and science, and we’ve also addressed the continued need for affirmative action along with various other issues that—in spite of all the progress made in the 21st century—continue to have pernicious effects on… Continue reading 10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Believe Asians are Bad Drivers