Mental Floss: Misconceptions

World domination and workplace automation... should we be worried? Maybe! It's complicated! Let's talk about some common myths and misconceptions about robots. Join host Justin as he breaks down the history of robots, from ancient steam-powered birds to Leonardo da Vinci's automaton knight.

The Cold War is relatively recent history, but there are till plenty of myths about it to debunk. Justin wages war against Cold War misconceptions, from the romantic image of the Cold War-era spy to the comedic oeuvre of Yakov Smirnoff (sort of). If you think the only Cold War close call was the Cuban Missile Crisis, you'll want to watch. You'll learn about why the end of the Cold War is a bit harder to pin down than you might think, and how toilet paper (or lack thereof) led to a breakthrough for military intelligence.

Learn the real stories behind the original paleo diet, Stone Age dentists, and cavewoman hunters. Host Justin Dodd breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the Stone Age.