Common Misconceptions

Reality Check von häufigen Missverständnisse, was Sie können folgende

The internet has busted open a floodgate of knowledge, and now more than ever you need special skills to separate truth from falsehood. Misconceptions have a way of wriggling into our brains and spreading through word-of-mouth, and social media has put that process on steroids.

But fear not, the internet also delivers the tools to help us learn, like this new interactive graphic that puts to rest a whopping most common myths you always see floating around. Yeah, it's as epic as it sounds.

Chameleons change colour to match their surroundings

Water spins in different directions

Danish Pastries come from Denmark

Christianity and Judaism

Seasons are caused by the Earth being closer to the Sun

There is a dark side of the moon

You need to wait an hour after eating before you can swim safely

Eating cheese before bed will give you nightmares

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