Brainspace – July 2019

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Is ittrue?

Horned Helmets On

VIKINGS?

MYTH: The horned helmets we’ve seen on

Vikings in television and movies may look cool,

but they aren’t historically accurate. No found

Viking helmets have poked anyone’s eyes out.

According to The History Channel, the myth of

horned helmets dates back to the 1800s, when

Scandinavian painters depicted Vikings in their

art wearing the exaggerated headgear.

Pop Rocks + Soda:

Can they bust a gut?

MYTH: Although it’s been said for ages that a combination of Pop Rocks

and soda could cause a stomach explosion, the official Pop Rocks

website has put an end to the rumour by confirming that the two

don’t make an explosive pair. Avoid Pop Rocks and soda for the bad

taste and sugar rush — not the explosion.

Does your friend have a friend who had a cousin who had a sister

that crossed her eyes and stayed that way? BY BRITTANY GOLDFIELD RODRIGUES