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They're among the world's most popular vegetables, so popular myths about onions are quite common. Mythologies, too. For example, the ancient Egyptians believed onions to be sacred. Archaeologists have found mummified pharaohs with onions in their eye sockets.
And according to the Turks, onions and garlic grew wherever Lucifer stepped after God tossed him out of Heaven, so at least there was a silver lining to that.
A number of damaging solar energy myths still pervade modern thinking about alternate energy sources, and that's a shame. Leaving aside conspiracy theories about Big Oil, it seems likely that these myths derive from past issues that sidelined the early adoption of solar power, many of which no longer apply.
Let's take a look at three common myths about solar energy that we can now put to rest.
You and your family are working hard when it comes to going green. Are you really going green, or are you just kidding yourself and wasting your time and effort?
With all the information and tips about being eco-friendly, you don't know if the information you're getting is good or bogus information from someone out to make a buck off of conscientious people. Learn the truth and put your time to good use.
While there's nothing particularly amazing about home appliances, what is amazing is the number of myths surrounding them. Most of these myths, we believe without question and while they're usually harmless, they could be costing you more money.
You know what they say, 'Diamonds are a girl's best friend'. While not everyone agrees with this saying, most people agree they are beautiful and wouldn't mind having one or two -- especially brides. Tradition has it that you must have a diamond engagement ring to be properly engaged and believe this is how it always has been. Not so. This is a myth. Learn about this and other popular myths concerning diamonds.
With so many foreclosed homes up for sale, many people who can afford it are considering buying them. Unfortunately, there are many myths surrounding the sale of foreclosure homes. Learn the truth and see if there's a new home in your future.
We all have pets -- dogs, cats, birds, and fish just to name a few. And, we love them. As many as 84% of dog owners say love their dog as much as a child. Since we Americans are such dedicated pet lovers, don't you think it's time we learn the truth about common myths surrounding our beloved friends.
Where would we be without old wives tales? They're part of our culture, our childhood, and much of what we believe is often founded in some old tale told to us by parents or grandparents. But what is the real truth? Is some of the information we've always taken for granted not true? Discover whether the old wives tales you've believed all your life are truth or myth.
It never hurts to try to save energy. By doing so, you are being earth-friendly and saving yourself some hard-earned money. But don't believe everything you hear. Check out these myths about energy consumption before you start on your energy-saving campaign.
Many entertaining and sometimes scary stories are told about spiders. Sometimes it's difficult to tell fact from fiction and the stories keep being passed around and believed to be true. Here are some popular spider myths
