LIST OF COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

There are myths and legends out there, and who knows if they are real all I can say is that there are common misconceptions about things but have you ever wondered that the things you believe in are actually real. 

1. Viking helmets   
Many people still believe that Vikings wore horns on their helmets, however there is no evidence that suggests that they did, the only time Vikings wore horns on their helmets was shown in a play which is where people probably get the idea from.

2. Sharks can get cancer  
Many people still believe that Sharks can't get cancer, however there is evidence and research that shows that Sharks can get cancer. A tumor was found in shark which shows that they can actually get cancer. Some people believe that they don't suffer as much as humans but who knows.

3. Waking sleepwalkers 
People believe that if you wake up a sleepwalker it is dangerous because they may have a heart attack or a stroke, however science shows that many sleepwalkers were just confused and were a little violent however they didn't seem to show any signs of harm to the heart or brain. They all seemed to wake up confused, and all were a little violent because of what they were dreaming. So it isn't too bad waking them up but be prepared for violence.

4. Vitamin C and the cold
Vitamin C is not an effective treatment for the cold, many people believe that it is . If you take vitamin c you may just end up getting more of a cold than reducing it. Sorry everyone!

5. Photographic Memory 
There is no scientific evidence that people can have photographic memory, many people claim that they have however it is just having good memory and being able to remember the details in an image. Basically, it's just having great memory skills and being able to remember every little detail.

6. Frankenstein
Frankenstein is not the name of the monster but it is the surname of his creator, Victor Frankenstein, in the books or novels about the monster, the monster is often referred to as 'Frankenstein's monster' But never Frankenstein

7. Red makes bulls angry 
Many people believe that holding up the color red to a bull will make them angry, however bull's are color blind which means that no matter what color you hold up they will still get angry. Most bulls are naturally aggressive which means that when they are in the ring they will naturally charge at someone who is provoking them          

8. Caesar Salad was named after Julius Caesar 
Caesar Salad was named after Julius Caesar, wrong, the salad wasn't even invented in Rome, it was actually named after a Chef called Caesar Cardini in 1924 at his restaurant.    

 9. Blood in the veins are blue 
Your blood will always be red, there is no evidence that suggests that the veins contain blue blood, if you think that because some of your veins are blue and that means that your blood is blue, then you are wrong, sorry, but its actually a trick of light.

10. Energy bars are healthy 
Energy bars are not healthy, in fact they are extremely high in sugar content which is what makes you feel as though you have had a boost in your body. It also means that it isn't a great snack option, if your someone who wants to get healthy and enjoy energy bars then go for one that is higher in protein than in sugar.

11. Bats are blind 
Ever used the phrase, 'as blind as a bat' well I'm sorry to tell you but you may have actually sounded stupid, bats are not blind, they can see pretty well even though they are dazzled when seeing light excessively. Basically their eyesight is pretty much average.

12. 5 second food rule    
Tasty food? drops on to floor? immediately shout 5 second rule?
Sorry to tell you but floors are naturally dirty no matter how hard you try, they may look visually clean but they are not really, so when you drop food onto the floor then whatever germs there are will stick onto it, so no matter how clean it may look there is bacteria on your food.

13. Psychologists spend all their time with crazy people  
 They don't, just because you saw this in a movie doesn't make it true, and in fact it isn't, there are different types of jobs and people that psychologists spend their time with, for example talking to people who have suffered from loss, depression, anxiety, observing how the mind works and other things. It's not all about 'crazy people' Not all do counselling some just look at mental and health issues that's all.


i hope you found this interesting and now know what many people don't know and you can correct them next time, like the person next to you.........