40 Counterintuitive Facts That Are Like the Dark Matter Holding Together the Rest of the Garbage in Our Brains
It’s time to learn the truth
As you can probably guess, we didn’t go to medical school. We did, however, learn the fine art of surgically removing myths and misconceptions from deep within a brain. If we didn’t have to put you under anesthesia right now, you could see and appreciate our steady hands. We can extract the lies without touching a single truth.
Our parents are quick to remind us that it’s not brain surgery, but we think it’s just as skillful — and important!
Color Stereotypes
Gossip
Domestic Abuse
Germans
PMS
Drinking
Coal Miners
Coffee
Cowboys
Chloroform
Bonnie and Clyde
Vibrators
Giraffes
Comets
Source: 23 Facts That Challenge Accepted Beliefs About Outer Space
Birds
Source: 40 Myths (That've Been Around Forever) We All Believe
Alien
French Surrender
Madagascar
Vitamin C
Palm Trees
The Founding Fathers
Butter
Goldfish Memories
The Microwave Myth
Aging
Pilgrim Fashion
Source: 17 Historical (False) Facts
Sex
Source: Widely Believed Stereotypes That Are Completely False
Fighter Jets
Finding Nemo
Sources: BBC Science Focus, Two Oceans Aquarium