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- Bulls get angry when they see the color red. You're hardly alone if you believe that when matadors wave those red capes to make bulls charge at them, it's the bright color that incites their anger.
- Goldfish only have a three-second memory. Goldfish have a reputation of having bad memories. But it turns out that the idea that these orange aquatic creatures can only remember things for three seconds is a myth.
- We only use 10 percent of our brains. Many people believe that humans only use 10 percent of their brains; it's even the plot line for the 2014 film Lucy, starring Scarlett Johansson.
- George Washington had wooden teeth. It turns out our nation's first president wasn't rocking a pair of wooden chompers. The historians at the Washington Library say that while George Washington did suffer from dental problems, his dentures were composed of ivory, gold, lead, and even other human teeth—but never any wood.
- Four Taste Groups. In addition to the taste groups of bitter, sour, salty, and sweet, your tongue can also sense a taste group known as "umami" which is a savory and meaty taste.
- Food Before Swimming. Eating shortly before swimming does not increase the risk of experiencing muscle cramps. There is a correlation between alcohol and drowning, however.
- Sugar Makes Kids Hyper. Nope, sugar doesn't cause hyperactivity. Several studies have shown no difference in behavior between children given sugar-full or sugar-free diets, even for sensitive kids.
- Left and Right Brain. Mental abilities are not absolutely separated into the left and right side the brain. In fact, if one hemisphere is damaged at an early age, the other can take over.
A common misconception is a viewpoint or factoid that is often accepted as true but which is actually false. They generally arise from conventional wisdom (such as old wives' tales ), stereotypes , superstitions , fallacies , a misunderstanding of science, or the popularization of pseudoscience .
Jul 3, 2016 · A chart of frequently encountered \"facts\" that are not true, such as Napoleon's height, bulls' reaction to red, and brain cells' death. Learn the truth behind these myths and misconceptions from data journalist David McChandress.
Sep 1, 2017 · Learn the truth behind 100 myths about humans, food, animals, science, history, and society. This interactive graphic from GeekWrapped cites reliable sources and explains why Earth is not flat, evolution is a theory, and more.
Dec 16, 2020 · Did you know that water doesn't conduct electricity? Or that blood isn't blue, even in your body? We set the record straight on those myths and more.
Jan 30, 2016 · MYTH: Dropping a penny from the Empire State building could kill someone. Flickr user Charles 16e. Dropping a penny from the Empire State building is very unlikely to maim anyone. A penny weighs ...
