Which of these is your favorite?

What do The Beatles and The Who have in common? 12 band names explained

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It may have started as a way of adding elegance or formality to the whole affair. Instead of just being called "Bugs", the members of the band decided to call themselves "The Bugs". After all, it’s not the same saying "We are Bugs" as saying "We are The Bugs". Or maybe not, and there were as many reasons as bands with the "The" article slapped at the front of their names. In any case, there were a lot of those. Which of these 12 bands do you like the best?

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Probably the most famous "The" band in the entire world, The Beatles created their name as a mixture of the words "beetles" and "beat", which was their music style.

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The Rolling Stones got their name from a Muddy Waters LP aptly named "Rollin’ Stone". The name came up when Brian Jones was on a telephone call with the Jazz News magazine and the reporter asked for their name.

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Legendary punk band The Clash came up with their name in a time of social turmoil, strikes, and violence, when the word "clash" was all over the place. The band thought that this concept was very representative of them.

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When it comes to bands with "The" on their name, no one went as far as Matt Johnson’s The The. This name was suggested by the keyboard player to Johnson right before their live debut, probably as an ironic joke. But it stuck.

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Jokes are a recurring theme when it comes to naming bands and The Who was no exception. When brainstorming for a name, the members of the band wanted something that would deliberately sound like a joke when it was presented live.

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This English band’s name wasn’t always as we know it. It started out as Easy Cure but Robert Smith, the founder, thought it sounded a bit "hippish" and changed it to The Easy Cure which, in turn, was shortened to The Cure.

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Bands’ names starting with the word "The" are nothing new. The American vocal pop group The Ink Spots gained international fame in the 1930s and 1940s with their melodic tunes and their velvety voices. The name was suggested by member Deek Watson, inspired by the ink that came from a fountain pen.

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This Canadian band’s name originated in a skit from the 1981 comedy Elephant Parts, in which a character exclaims, "Send some money to the foundation for the tragically hip."

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A band that was, at least partially, responsible for the return of the "The" bands in the early 2000s, The Strokes got their name after a brainstorming session when terrible names were thrown around, like the de Niros, the Rubber Bands, the Motels, Flattop Freddie and the Purple Canoes, until singer Julian Casablancas came up with The Strokes an everyone just agreed on it.

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It’s no secret that Jim Morrison, The Doors’ singer was very much into poetry, and the rest of the band went along with it. Their original name, The Doors of Perception was inspired by a line from William Blake's poem, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. But it was eventually shortened to just The Doors.

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As it happens, the backing musicians to a solo performer are usually referred to as "the band". The Band, a Canadian-American rock group formed in 1967, originally started as the backing band for singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. That makes sense, right?

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The 1980s melodic punk rock band, The Replacements was originally called The Impediments. But, after several disastrous early performances, the band decided to distance themselves from their past and name themselves, The Replacements.

Don't swallow that!

Drink coffee every day? Here's something you need to know!

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There are some common beliefs about food that, despite their popularity, are actually fake. While science has already done its job and debunked them, many of these myths have an explanation! If you want to know the story behind these myths and the truth revealed by nutritionists, don't miss this article!

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There's a common misconception about coffee and tea that many people still believe. It has long been said that these delicious infusions cause dehydration. Luckily for all coffee lovers, this is a myth!

It turns out that the caffeine present in coffee and tea is indeed a diuretic, which causes you to go to the bathroom more often. However, you'd need to consume large amounts —far more than most people typically drink— to become dehydrated.

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We know that white potatoes are delicious, but why do many people leave them out of their diet? Well, because there has always been a misconception about this vegetable.

We should give the poor potato another chance and let it defend itself! This vegetable is actually a good source of nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, especially if you eat the skin. What caused them to be accused of being "bad" is their higher glycemic index compared to other vegetables, which can lead to a fast rise in blood sugar levels. But if you don't have any health conditions related to sugar in your blood, potatoes can be part of a balanced diet. Just remember to leave the oil out of the recipe!

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Who can say no to a little piece of delicious chocolate? But this tasty treat hasn't escaped the fake news either.

For a long time, it has been accused of causing acne on the skin of those who eat it. However, there's no scientific evidence directly linking chocolate with the skin condition. The skin's reaction to certain ingredients varies from person to person, and acne is more often associated with products high in added sugar or dairy rather than chocolate itself.

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Although you may feel that your body is in urgent need of a detox after a heavy dinner, you don't really need special juices for that. In recent years, "detox" recipes and diets have gained a lot of traction, especially in social networks. However, the human body naturally "detoxifies" itself through your liver, kidneys, lungs, and digestive system as long as you mantain a healthy and balanced diet.

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Nothing bad will happen if you eat something after 7 p.m. While it's true that heavy meals close to bedtime can make you feel a little sick or give you a stomach ache, the "nothing after 7" rule is actually a myth.

Fortunately, our stomachs can't tell time; what matters is eating healthy and trying to finish meals at least 2-3 hours before going to bed, regardless of your bedtime.

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During WWII, it was said that British pilots had great eyesight and aim thanks to the large amount of carrots they included in their diet. However, over time, it was revealed that their advantage came more from the use of radar technology rather than from carrots.

Although this vegetable is indeed a good source of vitamin A —which is very beneficial for your eyes— eating carrots alone is not enough to keep your eyes healthy, let alone cure any eye condition.

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Every meal of the day is important, but what you eat matters more than when you eat it.

The idea that breakfast is the most important meal of the day gained fame following cereal advertising campaigns in the early 20th century. However, science shows that it depends on each person's needs, with the quality of your food being more important than the time of day you eat it.

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If you're like us and love summer, here's some good news for you: It has been shown that there is no evidence to point out that swimming after eating is harmful.

The wait to swim after lunch is over! While eating too much might make you feel a bit heavy, the truth is that a break in the pool won't harm your digestion.

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Many people still believe that eating healthy is expensive, and that's why they don't give it a chance. But that's actually a myth associated with the high prices of some products labeled as "Low fat" or "Light in calories."

While it's true that the least healthy foods are often the quickest and cheapest, there are many healthy options that are also affordable. Whole grains (rice, oats), legumes (beans, lentils), and frozen, canned, or fresh vegetables are great options to start!

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Although delicious, sugar often gets a bad reputation, which is why fruits are sometimes viewed with suspicion by those trying to lose weight. However, the truth is that not all sugars are the same.

As products given to us by nature, fruits are rich in sugar, but the natural kind, which your body digests differently than artificial and refined added sugars. Plus, fruits are rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants!