... it is that myths are alive and well. Evidently, we can't say this kind of thing often enough. In no particular order the first five myths (5 more tomorrow): 1. Writers make stacks of money. I wish. This is like ... Vanity publishing on the other hand is a rip off that will print (not publish) your book for you and charge you a whole lot of money for the privilege. Beware. More myths tomorrow.

... did an abolitionist editor of ladies magazines have to do with the holiday? These and other questions are answered in Thanksgiving Myths and Realities. Learn more about Thanksgiving with the Thanksgiving Fast Facts. Thanksgiving Myths and Realities originally appeared on About.com American History on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 at 00:59:51.

Cellulite is surrounded by myths. There are many misleading "facts" about cellulite that have led women to desperately try to get rid of or avoid getting cellulite only to end up with it gracing their back sides. Weeding through the myths and spelling out the facts is important. This way people can really know the whole truth about cellulite.

a lot of people get influenced by myths about home decor more than anything else. For instance, there is little truth in myths like rooms looking bigger when painted in lighter colors, traditional means old fashioned, small rooms must have small pieces, sofas must be placed against the wall, and the entire home must be completed in one go.

Let the myths about health care insurance begin: It is too expensive. It is impossible to be self-employed and get good North Carolina health care insurance programs. I have to have a job with full benefits to be properly insured. All I can afford is a shell of a plan that covers only catastrophes. If I make sure my kids are properly insured, I’ll have to forgo coverage for myself and take ...

... true? Is Plymouth Rock an actual, well, rock? Did the pilgrims really eat turkey and pumpkin pie? And who made the holiday "official"? The Buzz Log investigates some of the myths and realities of the beloved holiday. Was there really a Plymouth Rock? Kids are taught that when the pilgrims arrived in America, they landed on Plymouth Rock. Well, it might not have gone down like that. ...