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Article created by: Justinas Keturka

Ask people any of these questions: whether mice really love cheese, sugar makes kids hyperactive, or if Ancient Greek architecture was made of pure white marble, and there is a big chance they will nod their heads in agreement.

But many of these common beliefs that live years and years rooted in our conventional wisdom have little to do with facts. So today we looked at this illuminating Reddit thread where people named all the annoying myths many of us still cling to, and it may help us to recalibrate our truth and fiction radar if it’s out of sync.

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Cat sniffing fresh green lettuce leaves, illustrating common myths about cats and human food beliefs. That carnivorous pets can live healthily on a vegan diet. Stop it. It's animal abuse.

BedBoundBean , TaniaJoy Report

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    Person painting in a notebook with watercolor paints, illustrating common annoying myths still believed by some people. That having hobbies as an adult is only worth it if it brings in money. No, I love my meaningless and expensive hobbies, even if they don't bring in any income.

    Sneezy_baby , Craig Adderley Report

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    #3

    Close-up of hands holding and fanning out US dollar bills representing common myths about money and wealth. Billionaires are smart and we should be “grateful” for the jobs they provide.

    silentbobdrummer , Rawpixel Report

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    #4

    Woman sitting on a gray couch hugging knees with head down, depicting frustration related to annoying myths belief. The 'just world fallacy'[people get what they deserve]. It's responsible for a lot victim-blaming, which re-traumatizes people who have already been traumatized. It's the worst. Sometimes bad things happen to people who don't deserve it. It shouldn't be that difficult to grasp.

    ILikeNeurons , leungchopan Report

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    #5

    Two women discussing legal matters with a balance scale on the table, illustrating common annoying myths. The Shirley exception. When looking at an issue, they assume that anyone who REALLY needs it will “Surely get taken care of…” I.E. “All abortion should legally be banned, but surely one’s where the mother and child die will be taken care of.” “It doesn’t matter how we treat prisoners because surely the ones there on accident are going to be protected.” “This job won’t fire you for missing too much work because you’re REALLY sick, surely they realize that?” “We don’t need to make strict laws about disability access because surely the legitimate cases will be taken care of.” There is no Shirley making sure everyone is legitimate and those who need it with get some kind of justice in a magical fairy bending the rules just for them.

    Justalilbugboi , nateemee Report

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    #6

    Woman in a yellow mask receiving a vaccine sticker from healthcare worker debunking common annoying myths about vaccinations. Vaccines cause autism.

    HollyCupcakez , CDC Report

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    #7

    Two wolves snarling and showing teeth in a natural setting, illustrating common annoying myths about animal behavior. The alpha theory for wolves, people still believe it even though the person who made the theory took it back. The ‘alpha’ of wolves is actually just the pack’s parents, and the pack is usually made up of their offspring.

    heliumskies , ADDICTIVE_STOCK Report

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    #8

    Multiple brain scan images laid out, illustrating commonly misunderstood myths about brain functions and health. That we only use 10 percent of our brain

    niceguy-365 Report

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    #9

    Young woman connected to polygraph machine during a lie detector test, analyzing data on laptop and monitor screens. That polygraphs are accurate and irrefutable in detecting lies.

    SuperSauceTaco22 , mstandret Report

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    #10

    Woman in blue sweater lying on couch blowing nose, illustrating common annoying myths about health and sickness still believed today That antibiotics are needed for colds.

    Lululemonparty_ , Polina Tankilevitch Report

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    #11

    Astrology birthdate book with crystals, incense sticks, and a beaded necklace on a wooden surface, illustrating common myths. Zodiac signs and their effect on our everyday lives

    Certain_Performance , RODNAE Productions Report

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    #12

    Two people sitting on a bench in a forest during sunset, illustrating reflection on common annoying myths. That when you meet "the one" you just know. And that there is a "one" for every one of us.

    breakeven_not , Tirachard Kumtanom Report

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    #13

    Close-up of a pregnant woman’s belly with hands gently touching, illustrating common myths about pregnancy still believed by some. There are a ton of ridiculous myths around pregnancy. The worst one I was told was not to ever raise my arms over my head so the baby didn't get tangled in the umbilical cord.

    Nayru88 , Jonathan Borba Report

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    #14

    Lightning striking near a coastline at night, illustrating one of the annoying myths some people still believe. "Lightning *never* strikes twice in the same place."

    Back2Bach , Philippe Donn Report

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    #15

    Man in red jacket inside green tent holding a flashlight, illustrating common myths about camping and outdoor survival. Not so much a myth but a misconception… I still hear people laugh at the fact that solar powered flashlights exist, thinking they must be useless because flashlights are only needed in darkness, where solar panels won’t generate anything. They charge their batteries with sunlight. The batteries supply power on demand. Was that such a difficult concept?

    ayyycab , duallogic Report

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    #16

    Person wearing an orange jacket and backpack walking in heavy snow with blurred pedestrians and streetlights in the background. You will catch a cold from being cold.

    atomicrutabaga , Thom Holmes Report

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    #17

    Close-up of a security officer’s uniform and badge with a radio, illustrating common myths some people still believe. An undercover cop has to tell you they're a cop if you ask them.

    No_Instance_1851 , Kindel Media Report

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    #18

    Two people wearing headphones playing video games on monitors in a dimly lit room illustrating annoying myths. Videogames cause violence. There is literally no correlation.

    Big-Preparation-95 , Alex Haney Report

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    #19

    Close-up black and white photo of a hand with visible veins and shadows illustrating common myths concept. “Your blood is actually blue but only becomes red when it comes out of you”

    NH-INDY-99 , Bianca Petrisor Report

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    #20

    Man shaving in front of a bathroom mirror, illustrating common annoying myths about grooming and personal care. That if you shave it grows back thicker

    Future_pastor , Supply Report

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    #21

    Construction site along a city street at dusk, highlighting common myths about urban development and roadwork safety concerns. Road widening improves traffic flow. It doesn't, if anything it just causes induced demand and within Months the road is congested again.

    OhHiGCHQ , lucijak1 Report

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    #22

    Swimmers practicing backstroke in a pool, illustrating common myths about swimming techniques and fitness still believed. That you cant swim after eating and must wait at least an hour.

    MentionSuspicious787 , sportpoint74 Report

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    #23

    Fresh orange carrots with green tops on a wooden surface, illustrating common annoying myths about vegetables. That carrots give you good eyesight

    anon , Suzy Hazelwood Report

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    #24

    Glass bowl filled with white granules and a wooden scoop with spilled salt on a dark textured surface related to annoying myths. That msg is bad for you

    SnooPeppers4346 , Alex9500 Report

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    #25

    Close-up of a detailed marble statue depicting a Roman figure, illustrating historical myths and legends. Ancient Greek and Roman sculpture and architecture being pure white marble. They are now. That's because art dealers long, *long* ago washed the paint off.

    Needydadthrowaway , Skitterphoto Report

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    #26

    Close-up of a juicy watermelon slice with seeds, illustrating common annoying myths about food beliefs. Watermelon seeds can grow watermelons in our stomachs

    Dull-King1348 , Irina Iriser Report

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    #27

    Person pulling apart a hot cheesy sandwich, illustrating common annoying myths about food and beliefs. Eating cheese before bed gives you nightmares.

    Turnerredman , bublikhaus Report

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