Science myths
Speaking of horrible scientific myths, this article popped up in my facebook feed this afternoon: Common Science Myths Most People Believe. Check out myth #1!
1. We only use 10% of our brains
2. There is a dark side of the moon
3. The full moon affects behavior
4. Sugar makes children hyperactive
5. Lightning never strikes the same place twice
6. Dropping a penny from a tall building will kill someone
7. Hair and fingernails continue growing after death
8. Cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis
9. It takes seven years to digest chewing gum
10. Antibiotics kill viruses
Numbers 1 and 10, personal pet peeves of mine...
1. We only use 10% of our brains
2. There is a dark side of the moon
3. The full moon affects behavior
4. Sugar makes children hyperactive
5. Lightning never strikes the same place twice
6. Dropping a penny from a tall building will kill someone
7. Hair and fingernails continue growing after death
8. Cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis
9. It takes seven years to digest chewing gum
10. Antibiotics kill viruses
Numbers 1 and 10, personal pet peeves of mine...