Here we have debunked the popular myths:
Myth: The five second rule makes dropped food safe to eat.
Fact: Food can get contaminated instantly upon contact with dirty surface
Myth: Hair and nails continue to grow after death.
Fact: Its just an illusion; hair and nails do not grow after death.
Myth: The phases of moon affect human behaviour.
Fact: No scientific evidence support this claim.
Myth: Humans have only five senses.
Fact: Humans have more than five senses including balance, temperature and pain perception.
Myth: All bats are blind.
Fact: Bats can see, but some rely more on echolocation for navigation and hunting.
Myth: Einstein was poor in mathematics in school.
Fact: Einstein was excellent student particularly in mathematics and physics from school. He never failed in mathematics.
Myth: You can “sweat out” toxins.
Fact: Sweat primarily cools your body; it does not eliminate toxins.
Myth: Alcohol warms you up.
Fact: Alcohol dilates blood vessels, making you feel warmer, but it actually lowers your core body temperature.
Myth: Chewing gum takes seven years to pass through your digestive system.
Fact: Chewing gum typically moves through the digestive system like other foods.
Myth: Bulls are enraged by the color red.
Fact: Bulls are color blind, so it’s the movement of matador’s cape that agitates them, not the color.
Myth: The bible says Adam and Eve ate the apple.
Fact: The bible does not specify the fruit.
Myth: Shaving makes hair grow thicker.
Fact: Shaving does not change the thickness or rate of hair growth; it might appear coarser as the hair grows back.
Myth: People only use 10% of their brains.
Fact: We use all parts of our brain for various functions.
Myth: The great wall of china is single continuous wall.
Fact: It consist of multiple walls and fortification.
Myth: You can catch a cold from cold weather.
Fact: Colds are caused by viruses, not by cold temperatures, although cold weather can weaken the immune system.
Myth: Chameleons change color to blend in with their surroundings.
Fact: Chameleons change color primarily for communication and temperature regulation, not camouflage.
Myth: Goldfish have a 3- second memory.
Fact: Goldfish have a memory span longer than few seconds, closer to months.