Ever started worrying after swallowing gum and fearing it might remain in your stomach forever? Well, guess what? Most of this knowledge was implanted in us as kids to trick us into doing something or stop us from doing it. Alas, some people carry such myths their whole lives and share them with others, continuing this vicious cycle.In the golden age of misinformation, it’s more important than ever to separate fact from fiction as it can divide, confuse people and even causedanger to health.We are on a mission to debunk them and have gathered some of the most mind-boggling misconceptions from a few Reddit discussions (oneandtwo) that people should seriously stop buying into.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Ever started worrying after swallowing gum and fearing it might remain in your stomach forever? Well, guess what? Most of this knowledge was implanted in us as kids to trick us into doing something or stop us from doing it. Alas, some people carry such myths their whole lives and share them with others, continuing this vicious cycle.
In the golden age of misinformation, it’s more important than ever to separate fact from fiction as it can divide, confuse people and even causedanger to health.
We are on a mission to debunk them and have gathered some of the most mind-boggling misconceptions from a few Reddit discussions (oneandtwo) that people should seriously stop buying into.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
If you cut taxes to the wealthy, those savings will trickle down to the lowly workers and make them better off financially.
Modern myths emerge from people’s fear of rapid social and technological change, and the need to make sense of the confusing chaos of everyday life. Any topic is subject to numerous misconceptions, from medicine to politics.Without the proper knowledge, we might start believing that the capital of Australia is Sydney, that humans have just five senses, and that bats are blind. Which is not true!
Modern myths emerge from people’s fear of rapid social and technological change, and the need to make sense of the confusing chaos of everyday life. Any topic is subject to numerous misconceptions, from medicine to politics.
Without the proper knowledge, we might start believing that the capital of Australia is Sydney, that humans have just five senses, and that bats are blind. Which is not true!
The myth that if you’re a good person and work hard, you’ll get somewhere in life. It’s a flawed formula that doesn’t account for a myriad of variables.
Poor people are ONLY poor because they are ALL lazy and made bad decisions.
Money can’t buy happiness. It has been proven repeatedly that this is a lie! People who spout this nonsense are using money incorrectly! Pisses me off every time I heard it
Debunking modern myths is an art that should be mastered in order to escape the sea of misconceptions circling our society. There are evenspecific instructionsabout how they should be countered with science. First, the myth should be replaced with a factual alternative, the catchier the better, as it has to stick in people’s minds. It’s important to note that mentioning the myth can make people even more familiar with the unwanted information, so it’s a good idea to warn them beforehand that you’re about to mention a misconception. Finally, explain why the myth is wrong which is likely due to a lack of scientific evidence. Voilà! Next time, you’ll be able to successfully refute misbeliefs disguised as facts.
That a drink concoction can detox your body.
The woman from the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit was frivolous and sue happy.
Vaccines cause autism.
Misconceptions can relate not only to the things or situations in the world but also to the people themselves. For example, it’s common to believe that men aren’t emotional, don’t struggle with mental health, or that their thoughts solely revolve aroundmoney, sex, and work. Similarly, some people still hold the belief that women spend more money, are more emotional, and naturally nurturing. These deeply ingrained beliefs can limit individuals and unfairly define them so it’s crucial to put these myths to rest.
“We’re not a company, we’re a family”
“Your call is very important to us”
Medical specialists are also trying hard to clear many misconceptions related to health and medicine. Viral misinformation has become a possible danger topeople’s health. Fears about vaccines result in the re-emergence of preventable diseases and the promotion of natural remedies discourages people from seeking care for serious illnesses. Additionally, popular diets and unproven wellness products might have harmful effects on people’s health as well.
That diamonds are both rare and a girl’s best friend.
The Alpha Wolf theory or whatever it’s called. Wolf packs are just families
A group of people called “science deniers” go as far as to reject scientific expertise and prefer ideology to facts. We are not talking about one fake fact you saw on Facebook, these people believe that climate change, vaccines, coronavirus and a round earth are a hoax. They are not merely uninformed - they are horribly misinformed.
Undercover police have to tell you they are policemen when you ask them.
That being cold will give you a cold.
Cutting hair makes it grow faster. Actually had an argument with a hairdresser about this. She insisted it was true but I said it wasn’t. Went looking for actual reasearch and found that hair is keratin and cutting it does not speed growth
All in all, we should be ready to fend off many misconceptions coming our way daily. Fact-checking can be done in one second and it could help us break free from the vicious cycle of misconceptions.
Drinking a bunch of juice that’s high in Vitamin C prevents or cures colds and flus
That eating foods containing fat will contribute to your body fat more than the same number of calories in the form of carbs.Similarly, that eating eggs — which contain cholesterol— will raise your blood cholesterol.S**t’s more complicated.
That “Flushable wipes” should actually be flushed.
You have to wailt 24 hrs to report a missing person.
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That cracking your knuckles will result in arthritis. Total b******t.
Napoleon’s short height was greatly exaggerated.
That washing chicken before cooking makes it safer.
That working out will be the key to losing the pounds. Weight loss happens in the kitchen. Exercise helps somewhat but will do nothing if caloric intake isn’t reduced.
That NASA paid millions for a pen that would write in space.
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People thought the world was flat before discovering the new world.That idea came out in the mid 1800s to try and discredit the church.
The Great Wall of China is visible from space
If you go out and get wet in the rain you’ll catch a cold. Even since covid people still believe this lol.
Fan death
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