List of common misconceptions

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List of Common Misconceptions[edit | edit source]

A common misconception is a widely held belief that is not supported by evidence or facts. Here are some examples of common misconceptions:

  • Bats are blind: This is not true. While some species of bats have poor eyesight, most have excellent vision and use echolocation to navigate in the dark.
  • Bulls are enraged by the color red: Bulls are actually color-blind and are provoked by movement, not color.
  • Napoleon Bonaparte was short: This is a myth. In fact, Napoleon was of average height for his time, around 5'7".
  • Vikings wore horned helmets: This is a common misconception perpetuated by popular culture. Historically, there is no evidence that Vikings wore horned helmets.
  • The Great Wall of China is visible from space: This is not true. While the Great Wall is an impressive feat of engineering, it cannot be seen from space without aid.
  • Humans only use 10% of their brain: This is a widely-held myth. In fact, humans use all parts of their brain, even if not all parts are active at the same time.
  • Goldfish have a three-second memory: This is a myth. Goldfish can remember things for months, and can even be trained to recognize shapes and colors.
  • The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by slaves: This is a misconception. While the construction of the pyramids involved manual labor, the workers were paid and were not slaves.
  • Sharks can smell a drop of blood from a mile away: This is an exaggeration. While sharks have an excellent sense of smell, they cannot detect a drop of blood from a mile away.
  • Sugar causes hyperactivity in children: This is a myth. While sugary foods can be associated with hyperactivity, research has not found a direct causal link between sugar consumption and hyperactivity in children.

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