From Santa (sorry…) to Bigfoot, there are hoaxes, lies, and old stories that don’t seem to die off, despite most people not believing them. Maybe they are comforting, interesting or so ingrained that a small portion of the population still clings on to these beliefs.Someone asked, “What is the biggest hoax that people still believe?” and people shared all the delusions they had encountered. So get ready to possibly have your worldview shattered, make sure you are comfortable as you read through and upvote your favorite examples. Comment your thoughts and arguments below.This post may includeaffiliate links.
From Santa (sorry…) to Bigfoot, there are hoaxes, lies, and old stories that don’t seem to die off, despite most people not believing them. Maybe they are comforting, interesting or so ingrained that a small portion of the population still clings on to these beliefs.
Someone asked, “What is the biggest hoax that people still believe?” and people shared all the delusions they had encountered. So get ready to possibly have your worldview shattered, make sure you are comfortable as you read through and upvote your favorite examples. Comment your thoughts and arguments below.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
All that detox health science bs. Your body already has a detox system. It’s called your liver.
The privatized American “healthcare” system.It takes billions of American taxpayer money to “operate” while also charging Americans billions on insurance premiums and fees.Americans should either pay taxes that cover universal healthcare or pay insurance premiums and/or fees, NOT BOTH.
“Be loyal to your company and they’ll reward you"Bull f***g st… Only thing they’ll do is exploit you more.
That wealth trickles down
That cutting taxes for the rich is good for workers.Pfffft.
“You can lose 25 pounds in three weeks and never feel hungry while eating all the delicious foods you want. Just call this 800 number…”
Homeopathy>Germany, the birthplace of this movement, still allows people to study ‘MD Homeopathy’ despite the EU largely being opposed to it. In India one can get certified as a “Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery”. Most countries, while not recognising homeopathy doctors as legitimate, still allow sale of their “remedies” because they don’t see the harm in what are essentially sugar tablets and diluted alcohol.
I’ve met more than one person who turned down a raise because they thought they’d end up making less money because of taxes.Nahhhh, son. Nah.
The stigma around MSG.
that blood is blue when inside your body. I remember getting into it with a gym teacher he insisted “blood is blue inside your body but turns red when it’s exposed to the oxygen in the air like when you get a cut” but bloods whole purpose is to carry oxygen INSIDE the body, therefore it’s always red, and not turned red because the oxygen in the air.apparently i’m still heated about that lmao
Healing Crystals.“Oh, if I put this inert rock next to my wrist, it’ll help with my arthritis?”
Alkaline water is pseudoscience, any chemist or doctor will confirm this
All you have to do is work hard and you’ll get rich.
Humans only use 10% of their brain (well lately I guess some do)
Pyramid schemes.
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One big lie that some people still believe is that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. It’s been debunked, but it’s amazing how many still believe it!
The food pyramid.
Shaving making hair grow in thicker.
Chiropractic adjustments, getting your vertabrae popped and ground on a frequent basis is good for you.
Drinking 8 glasses of water a day. Gluten being bad for you if you don’t have celiacs.
Don’t go swimming after eating
Carrots improve your eyesight. This was English propaganda during WW2. They didn’t want Germany to know that they had radar which spotted their bombers. It was those sharp eyes of Brit’s pilots.
That going to sleep with or going out with wet hair causes a cold.
Recycling is saving the environment
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