Unravel the fabric of popular misconceptions as we delve into 33 common myths that have captivated our collective imagination. Prepare to challenge what you think you know and explore the intriguing reality behind these widely accepted falsehoods.
The Five-Second Rule
Despite overwhelming evidence that proves otherwise, a majority of society still believes that it’s okay to eat food off of the floor, so long as it’s only been there for five seconds or fewer.
- A surprising number of people are still hesitant to go swimming right after they eat, believing that a post-chow dip will bring about serious cramping.
Some myths about health
The difference between saltwater and fresh water boils faster
- Deserts are not defined by their temperatures, but by their inhabitability and amount of precipitation
- Animals don’t see all of the colors that we see, but they can distinguish between colors
- Cracking your joints can lead to reduced grip strength and swelling, so be careful about how often you crack
- It is a commonly held belief that your muscles will cramp should you swim right after eating, but this is not true
- A person’s hair might appear to keep growing after death, but it is not
- According to Rob Mies, the executive director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, some of the bigger bat species “can see three times better than humans”
Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is hard to digest if swallowed, but it doesn’t quite take seven years.
- Parts of the gum that are digestible are digested immediately, and the rest are excreted via your stools.
- A group of Stanford University researchers proved this common misconception wrong when they flipped a lot of quarters and found that a coin was more likely to land on the face that it started on.
