From rockets to evolution, religion to God himself, nothing has been left when it comes to debates and debunking myths on this page.
Science debates pop up on the internet quite often. On r/FacebookScience, people not only doubt scientific facts, but their arguments are also brilliantly countered and even mocked by others. It's fascinating to see how these skeptical views are met with sharp rebuttals and humor. Such debates not only expand our knowledge but also challenge us to reconsider what we accept as established facts.
Boasting 62,000 followers on Twitter, this platform invites users to debate a wide array of scientific topics, from rocket science to evolution and even religious beliefs. On this Twitter handle, no subject is off-limits for discussion or myth debunking. The content presented is not only informative but also entertaining and often humorous. Here, we offer the 25 most interesting scientific facts that were initially denied and then met with ridicule, serving as an engaging read for those interested in scientific debates and debunking misconceptions.
How bored are they. All of the universe to watch, black holes, neutron stars, supernovas, comet impacts.. but no, they watch people wank instead.
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) May 9, 2023
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. https://t.co/XIpbF2UWUN
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) June 27, 2023
Next time you get sick, why not just pray instead of going to the hospital where all the Science lives.
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) May 28, 2023
The NASA hologram projector is out of alignment.
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) February 10, 2023
Church is fine.
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) May 1, 2023
For adults who want to go to Church. https://t.co/3cr0rtE6LD
Alexa, how do guns work?#FacebookScience pic.twitter.com/ttdkhNCppr
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) March 9, 2023
Hear that?
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) March 26, 2023
That's the sound of a thousand flat Earthers frantically typing nonsense to try and debunk this. https://t.co/U4gbpfjhlQ
It's almost as if the escape velocity of the moon doesn't require as much thrust. https://t.co/9h8WspRGKU
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) May 31, 2023
Vaccine uses man to go joyriding.
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) April 4, 2023
No, really.
No, stop laughing.#FacebookScience #Covidiots@BadVaccineTakes pic.twitter.com/xjVi3jSI9Q
Are they trying to cast a spell?
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) April 17, 2023
Pretty sure this is how The Evil Dead started.
I frequently find myself without a functioning cardiovascular system and momentarily die
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) January 26, 2023
Then I get better.
If Bishops come from Priests, why are there still Priests?
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) January 11, 2023
Apollo 8 happened before Apollo 11. That's how linear time works. https://t.co/fuddJAmmME
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) March 26, 2023
A day on the moon lasts about a month. How far do you expect the shadows to move in a few hours, exactly? https://t.co/3SCvoO3sfn
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) June 12, 2023
I still can't believe this is a real tweet. pic.twitter.com/GdxUa6O2j8
— Conspiracy Bullshit (@ConspiracyBull1) May 24, 2023
It isn't on fire.
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) June 8, 2023
It isn't burning.
My God. https://t.co/8iSk1Nyzwl
There's always one that misses the joke. 🙄 pic.twitter.com/gFgmMhUb85
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) May 28, 2023
Dinosaurs are fake, but Dragons? Entirely real.#facebookscience #CreationistFail #Dinosaur #Dragon #paleontology pic.twitter.com/7QcMNBgnxi
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) February 26, 2023
If French, Spanish and Italian came from Latin, then why is there still Latin?
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) January 17, 2023
Climate change deniers making fools of themselves, example 156#FacebookScience #ClimateChange pic.twitter.com/Ps95zT5RWS
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) March 23, 2023
From the archives:
— r/FacebookScience (@FBScienceSub) April 6, 2023
The curious case of the vanishing moon.#FacebookScience #FlatEarthFail #Moon pic.twitter.com/KNlFcqPT7a
Editor's note: This article was originally published on July 7, 2023. It has since been updated.