Myths You Still Think Are True
You Only Use 10% of Your Brain
Brain scans prove we use nearly all parts of our brain, even during sleep.
Goldfish Have a 3-Second Memory
Goldfish can remember sounds, faces, and feeding times for months.
Lightning Never Strikes the Same Place
Tall buildings and trees often get struck repeatedly. It’s common, not rare.
Humans Have Only 5 Senses
We actually have more than a dozen, like balance, pain, and temperature detection.
Vikings Wore Horned Helmets
No historical evidence supports this. It was a theatrical invention, not historical.
Bulls Hate the Color Red
Bulls are colorblind to red. It’s the movement of the cloth that angers them.
Mount Everest Is the Tallest Mountain
It’s tallest from sea level, but Mauna Kea in Hawaii is taller from base to peak.