TOP MYTHS IN THE WORLD
A myth is a story from past times, especially about gods and men of courage. Myths often explain natural or historical events. It is a non-existing or false idea or story that many people believe.
BULLS BLOW UP WHEN THEY SEE RED
It is one of the biggest myths since time immemorial that bulls charge in the direction of red color. But according to American Science Guide, bulls are color blind. What makes the bulls angry is the movement of the bullfighter and not the color of the cloth.
THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA IS THE MAIN MAN-MADE CONSTRUCTION Many websites show that The Great Wall of China is the only man-made structure visible from space on Earth. But pictures from NASA prove otherwise. We can see expressways, air terminals, and large-sized dams as well from a lower height in space at 180 miles. So the Great Wall of China is not the only noticeable man-made structure visible from space.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DISCOVERED THE AMERICA
Studies show that America was already discovered by Norse Missionary (Leif Erickson). Historians stated that Leif Erickson first came to Canadian shores, that too, 500 years before Columbus. He also stayed for a season in North America before returning to Greenland.
DRINKING LIQUOR RAISES YOUR INTERNAL HEAT LEVEL
You must have felt hotter after drinking alcohol. It happens because your cerebrum tries to pull pranks on the remainder of your body. Alcohol decreases the center's internal heat level.
SHAH JAHAN MUTILATED THOSE WHO BUILT THE TAJ MAHAL
People still say that Shah Jahan took away the hand of those who built the Taj Mahal so that a similar structure won't stand again. But there has been no evidence found to support this fact, and it's the talks of the people.
BREAKING YOUR KNUCKLES A LOT WILL CAUSE JOINT INFLAMMATION
According to Harvard Medical School, breaking of knuckles does not damage the condition of joints. The breaking commotion comes from falling gas bubbles.
SHAVING YOUR HAIR CAUSES IT TO DEVELOP BACK THICKER
People take caution in shaving to avoid thin hair growth in the future. But the truth is shaving does not make your future hair growth thicker. It only gives the hair an unpolished tip, which seems sharper and thicker when it comes out. Thicker hair growth depends on the development of male hormones.
CHAMELEONS CHANGE TONES TO MIX WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Indeed, chameleons can change tones, however, the misinterpretation here lies in why they do as such. As indicated by Wired, chameleons change tones to control their temperatures or speak with different chameleons, not to cover themselves.
THE SUN IS YELLOW
It's the biggest misconception while drawing sun that it is yellow. According to research, the sun is combined with all colors like one, which appears to us as yellow. The sky seems blue during the day because of the dispersion of short frequency colors like green, blue, and violet.
YELLOW COLOURED EGGS ARE MORE NUTRITIOUS THAN WHITE EGGS
Generally, people eat yellow eggs believing it will give them more nutrients compared to white eggs. But it is not the case because the nutrients of an egg depend on the quality of the chicken which is laying them.
THE CHANCES ARE CONSISTENTLY 50-50 IN A COIN TOSS
The coin has been the main element for the toss in many games, especially cricket. But according to Stanford University Analysts, the coin has more chances to arrive at the fact that it began on. The researchers have stated that there is a probability of 51-49 in the coin toss instead.
EACH LIVING THING BITES THE DIES ONE DAY
Even in many science books, it is written that every living thing dies, but according to scientists, there is a type of jellyfish that does not die. It can carry on without one more life close by its posterity.
WE UTILIZE JUST 10% OF OUR BRAIN
The beginning of this legend is dubious; however, it didn't start from the logical investigation of the mind. The legend is regularly found in self-improvement guides that case to let you know how to outfit the force of the mind's other 90%. As a general rule, every piece of the cerebrum is profoundly specific, and there are not, by all accounts, any unused segments that you could figure out how to initiate with sights set on personal growth.
AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
The most famous sentence taught to children in schools is that an Apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apple gives us vitamin C and fiber, and both of them are important for the growth of the human body, but they are not the only nutrients you need. The deficiency of other nutrients may make you fall sick.
STRETCHING BEFORE EXERCISE PREVENTS INJURY
Finnish Researchers did a study on 5000 participants and concluded that stretching before exercise does not prevent that many chances of injury. However, a general warm-up will prepare the muscles for a heavy workout.
EATING ICE CREAM WILL MAKE YOUR COLD WORSE
Parents generally say that children should not eat ice cream in a cold climate or when sick. According to doctors, ice cream contains units of calories and can soothe a sore throat as well.