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    The Myth of Agrarianism The Agrarian Myth in a America had many aspects to it. First‚ to a lot of Europeans‚ America was this untouched garden of Eden that could be used to possibly make a Utopian society. Part of that myth was that Europeans had lost touch with nature and in America it could be regained and not be seen as such a wild and barbaric place. Another part of the myth was that Farming was the end-all be-all key to a happy and fulfilling life. Farmers were the backbone of this country

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    Myths About Elevators

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    Myths About Elevators:   Common Elevator Myths and Truths:   There are many myths and misconceptions about elevators. This is because the majority of all elevator equipment is hidden from public view‚ which thus leaves much to the imagination of a passenger.   The following are some of the most common myths and their corresponding truths:   MYTH - Many people believe elevators are held up by only one rope that can break‚ leaving passengers in a free falling car.   TRUTH - Elevators are

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    Top 10 Myths about Sustainability The myth that surprised me the most was Myth 5: Sustainability is too expensive. I’ve always believed that becoming more “green” could be expensive‚ but eventually would pay off. Many can’t afford to install solar panels in their homes‚ or switch to hybrid cars. Becoming more sustainable can be a little more challenging for those in the middle or low class. With that being said I think that there is still some truth in this myth. Another myth that surprised me

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    Pardeep Kullar Myths America Lives By The American Creed is spoken through myths that tell of the meaning and purpose of our country. These myths testify to the love and patriotism that we have for America. Each epoch had its own myth that it lived by in creating the American Creed that justified the existence and action of our nation. Based on the cynical response‚ if a collective group of Americans detested to the stories that hold America together and concluded that they were false‚ our

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    Myths About Marijuana

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    Remington Essary 2B 04/23/13 Rough Draft Myths about Marijuana: One of the more common myths about marijuana or “Weed” is that it is a major “Gateway drug”. In fact most marijuana users never go on to use any other drugs‚ and a large majority of those who do try another drug such as cocaine or heroin never become addicted to the substance. Marijuana is the most popular illegal drug in the United States today‚ meaning that a larger percentage of illegal drug user’s use Weed instead of a more

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    In Greek mythology‚ stories are very popular to tell. These myths are very important because of the lessons that the stories tell. Most people believe it’s what makes us humans and what makes nature. The myth of Atalanta‚ a story of a huntress who would have to fight to be a virgin and not to be married. Atalanta is a myth about a huntress who was ”suckled by a she bear‚ sent by Artemis‚ until a group of hunters found her and raised her” ("Atalanta."). The hunters once invited Atalanta to a calydonian

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    Myth About Hymen

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    Jared Potts Ms. Waters Human Anatomy & Physiology 15 January 2013 The “MythAbout Hymen Cultures around the world define the way people live. In many cultures‚ especially when it comes to religion‚ a woman’s sexual status is very important. In all religions alike‚ it is important that women maintain their virginity until their wedding. In stricter religions‚ breaking this vow can be considered serious. Old ideas use hymen to prove that women are virgins until their wedding night. The theory

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    In the renowned novel The Working Poor: Invisible in America by David K. Shipler he captures those Americans who live invisible in America that work so hard to suffer from the psychological effects of poverty. Not only does Shipler do that but he also indirectly talks about the “American Myth” and the “American Anti Myth through the lives on these individuals.” In The Working Poor Shipler goes on to explain both of the myths. Shipler states that the American Myth “still supposes that any individual

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    Myths About Nutrition

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    Nutrition Myth Paper: All Fats are Bad Society has given fats horrible reputations‚ making it seem like “All Fats are Bad.” Yes‚ most of us have a negative reaction when hearing the word "fat" - it does not matter the context in which we hear‚ see or read this second "f" word. We think that all the phrases that contain this word or make reference to it must be a bad‚ unhealthy thing. However‚ biologists have proven us that things are not that black-and-white as they may seem. Try taking into account

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    Stereotypes types in America is out of controlled. Once someone say something about a certain group everyone believes that this group of people actually do what that person said. When it’s actually that one person that only does that. Stereotypes are only here to separate and organize people into a group. Stereotypes are not here to fix the problem there here to make it worse and if we don’t take a stand‚ it can get to the point where we can’t control it. One popular stereotype that people say a

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