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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.

#1

35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe That carnivorous pets can live healthily on a vegan diet. Stop it. It's animal abuse.

BedBoundBean , TaniaJoy Report

Blackheart
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! Scientifically speaking, look at the teeth. Carnivorous pets are specially designed to eat meat.

Natalie Bohrteller
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also intestine. Theirs are short and are therefore not designed for a solely plant based nutrition.

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DC
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a vegan. To the core of every cell, convinced and, although I never start those debates, if I get pulled into them, don't expect mercy. BUT ... but my cat is a carnivore. Not an omnivore (although I have to hide certain types of envelopes because some glue in them seems to attract her), not anything else, but a carnivore. A predator on the very top of the sneakiness scale. She eats birds. She eats fish. I don't. She needs to. I don't. What the actual fück is so hard to get about that? Also - I did not bring her into existence, and am not in favour of breeding cats, but as they are already there, they shall live a life worth living, and cats and I just match. Unless we'd have to share our meals, everything is fine.

Caro Caro
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

DC, you got it. Give your kitty a hug from me :)

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Sebby's Mama
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a vegan and I still make sure my dogs and cat get the appropriate nutrients, which definitely includes meat.

rob
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2 years ago

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What is your reason for being vegan?

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Deborah B
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you want a vegan pet, get a bunny.

Meeliasi
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats are what's called "obligate carnivores". Anyone feeding their cat a vegan diet needs to have the cat taken away. Dogs are less strict. I still find it weird: when I became vegan for a few years, one of the main arguments I read online was that humans don't have carnivore teeth. BUT CATS DO - yet some vegans only accept the argument in one direction. Silly and abusive.

N Miller
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Humans do have canine teeth though - the sharp pointy ones that are overemphasized in vampire movies. These are sharp and pointy to cut through the fibres of meat, with the flatter teeth designed to chew veggies. Humans are omnivores.

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Mr. L
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Glares at thatveganteacher*

Asexual Zelephant
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

#saveBella!! (Bella is that vegan teachers dog who she FORCES to eat vegetables, if anyone didn't know) :(

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Brenda
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, they can't! Idiots!

SCP 4666
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only time kitties eat vegetables, namely grass, is when they need some fibers for digestion

StumblingThroughLife
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dog eats grass as a purge- to induce vomiting when he's eaten something that doesn't sit well in his stomach. I don't know much about cats, so am now wondering if it is for fibre or for the same reason? Also, I had a dog that always seemed to find 'Sticky W***y' (Sticky weed) to eat. It turned out later that he had Addison's Disease (he was rescued at 4 yrs- we adopted - and it hadn't previously been picked up) . Apparently, a dog eating sticky weed a lot, can indicate that their body is not getting enough vitamins - and can indicate AD.

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's like that Futurama episode. "We taught a lion to eat tofu!" That character's name is Free Waterfall Jr. BTW and he only appears in one episode.

Lakota Wolf
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lion: *coughs* - I love that show and I often quote that very line from Free Waterfall Jr. XD

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Jackie Warner
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a vegan veganista from veganville and I wouldn't dream of feeding my cat vegan food. It's madness.

Rilmar
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same! Different species have different dietary requirements.

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    #2

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe Vaccines cause autism.

    HollyCupcakez , CDC Report

    Kaitlyn Najvar
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok vaccines do NOT cause autism, yes it may have side affects mentally or physically but autism is something you are born with! And I know that some of our beloved bored panda community has autism and can back me up on this. (edit: im sorry to everyone that got ofended by this statement! im not a medical professional!)

    V
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy who wrote the paper on it said he flat out made it up.

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    LeeAnne B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a vax and a booster and I'm still waiting for my autism and my gay to kick in.

    Doctor Strange
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even IF this was true, you are still saying that you would rather have a dead kid than an autistic kid, and thus would STILL be wrong.

    Gerry Higgins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah. And the Earth is flat, too.

    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to give immunisations and vaccinations to ambulance staff - obviously they needed to be immunised against what they may contact/needlestick etc (HepB) There was a measles outbreak in the area and we had a drive to give MMR (many were 'too old' to have had the vaccine in childhood) So, in comes one technician (a step below paramedic) and delines because she, a 42 year old, doesn't want to get autism...... You can't force anyone, so she signs a waiver, but I really had to hold on to my temper that day.

    Mr. Cinder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the guy on Facebook said that they do! And the Youtube guy! I'm KIDDING

    Gin Marie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get all the vaccines you can. I forgot my flu shot one year and got the real flu, not the flu my hypochondriac roomie always used to get out of cleaning up after herself. It was hellish. I could not keep anything down for days, and was so lightheaded I felt I was floating. I lost a lot of weight in the worst way.....and people told me I looked "great." Vaccines are amazing. Keep them up to date.

    Gin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry you were so poorly - though vomiting is actually a rarer symptom of flu, not a typical one. So you were very unlucky. Though it might be that you had something else or something as well as even. "Rare Symptoms for flu: Vomiting and diarrhoea are not common flu symptoms for most people, but some do experience them. Children are more likely to have vomiting and diarrhoea with influenza than adults. If vomiting and diarrhoea are your primary and most significant symptoms, you probably have a stomach bug (sometimes referred to as the stomach flu, though it is not influenza) instead. https://www.verywellhealth.com/flu-symptoms-770514

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    Geoffrey Osterfield
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the worst one and an insult to people who work every day to help the world! They will buy some c**p of the internet, probably herbal but not trust someone or group who has studied years in medicine

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went to school with kids who had polio. Damn straight I'm getting every vaccine I need.

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    #3

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe 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

    NamiKoa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The notion of getting money for anything I enjoy doing instantly sucks the fun out of it for me and makes me dread it. Sure, money is nice and I obviously need it, but the mental pressure I put on myself isn't helpful.

    RamiRudolph
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. If you do it for fun, you can do however much you want and stop whenever, or just don't do it if you have a bad day. If its your job, you have to do it no matter how you feel, and always keep deadlines and so on. Work and hobbies should be kept as far apart as possible.

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    LeeAnne B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Immediately you want to monetize your hobby, it's no longer a hobby.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. It becomes work and then you'll have to come up with something else on your off time.

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    Brenda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I craft. It's not for making money (I rarely sell). It's because I enjoy it. Most are given as gifts. Hobbies are for enjoyment.

    Joe Publique
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time you enjoy wasting isn't wasted time...

    Thatbadbassplayer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Music are my hobbies. Playing drums. Trying to learn bass on my own. And no I dont play for money or shows. Its an out and stress reliever. Have had the chance to join bands. But just rather play on my own time and enjoy my selection of songs.

    Ivanh
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard that here...this an American thing since everything seems to needs to be a hussle over there. All of my hobbies cost alot 🙃

    William Teach
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. I don't play guitar, surf, read, or other things to make a side hustle. I do them because I enjoy them.

    TK 421
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, my cooking obsession needs to stop since it brings in no money? Got it. But, YOU are telling my spouse. I wish you the best of luck.

    Florence O'Grady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe someone needs to teach him some basics. My aunt and uncle took turns cooking when I was little, He might find he enjoys cooking. In exchange for teaching him how to cook, he could teach you something.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been writing fan fics since 2005, and the only "payment" I need is the smiles I brought to my readers :)

    Deborah Rubin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a hobby brings you pleasure, and you can afford what you're spending, the pleasure and the relaxation it provides are the only thing that matters.

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    Bored Panda reached out to Lauren McMenemy, a professional writer, journalist, and marketer with a desire to tell stories, shine a light on society and advocate for better mental health and self-care, who was happy to share some insights into how folklore-based myths and beliefs form and why people believe them.

    Lauren, who is a writing mentor and coach who runs workshops and training to help people get their words down right, said that first, it’s worth defining the terms “myths” and “beliefs”.

    “Many people, when you say ‘myth’ or ‘mythology’, will immediately think of the old gods or collections of tales based in folklore - such as the Greek tales of Medusa, or Nordic tales of Thor and Odin,” she said.

    #4

    That cats are cold or unfriendly. They’re not going to run up to every person like a puppy, but most are very affectionate with their humans.

    Caelestilla Report

    Potterhead934
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once when I got home from work my cat came walking down the hallway meowing happily. It was so cute

    Terry Tobias
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of mine talks up a storm every time she sees me. She has to tell me all about what's going on with her like she didn't just see me 5 minutes ago. She's an adorable chatterbox!

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    ChariotLee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone at work once compared cats to being in a relationship with a narcissist, being cold and withholding affection. My shocked answer was "Well, you have clearly never owned a cat and it shows!"

    Beans
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good answer! Cat haters are freaking weird.

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    Mr. Cinder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ragdoll cat Chachi (RIP) would lay across my shoulders and just hang out until she felt like leaving. I miss her.

    LeeAnne B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our little guy, Ash, runs up to you when you come home and climbs up to sit on your shoulders. Yes it's very painful.

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My neighbour's elderly cat is affectionately grumpy. He will walk up to you with a nasty look and throw himself aggressively on your foot until he is satisfied that both you and him have had enough fuss

    Kris92
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My little lady will come running to the front door and flop down on the hall mat to receive pets and affection everytime I've been out for more than an hour. She will also get fussy if she sees me getting ready to go somewhere. I suspect some separation anxiety, but I do not question that a lot of this also due to her affection for me as her person.

    Kris92
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her brother isn't as eager to greet at the door and eager in general, but he has complained at me if I go to bed too early and he didn't get his dose of evening cuddles.

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    Jenn C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the cat is asleep when we go up to bed, when she wakes up she will yell until we call her, and then runs up the stairs making happy chirps.

    heather7d@yahoo.com
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My one cat waits for me at the door every day when I come home From work, and starts meowing and rubbing against the walls. Some cats are Super affectionate!

    tara burris
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have 6 cats and they are all affectionate! Of course, the intensity of the affection varies. Ginger will rub on your legs but run away if you dare to touch him. Cookie is in my face any time I sit down aggressively loving on me.

    Lily Mae Kitty
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    our one cat screams when we come in until we pay attention to her. She meows at us so loudly! "Thank god you're home! I was getting so worried!"-Lady(probably)

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    #5

    Trickle down economics

    radewagon Report

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best described as the top dog drinks champagne while the masses below have to drink their p*ss. Trickle-down economics only works if the rich do not control the tap

    Jason Jones
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Homeless Person: "Can you spare any change?" Other: "Let me put this bank note through the letter box of someone rich. It will make its way down to you!"

    Zoe DiAnni
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That $ definitely doesn’t make it to the bottom

    Suzy Creamcheese
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strong economies are built from the bottom up, not from the top down. Certain politicians who enjoy handing out tax cuts to people who don't need tax cuts apparently have yet to learn this.

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    R Dennis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tax cuts for the wealthy have never led to job growth. Stimulus checks went to paying down debt, buying groceries, paying rent, a minimal amount into savings. Trickle down only works if you invert the pyramid.

    SheHulk
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    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ayn Rand has a lot to answer for.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The money does trickle down - from the rich to their heirs.

    Der Kommissar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    George H.W. Bush, who ran against Reagan in the primary, called it voodoo economics

    Telepathetic
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only brown stuff Trickles down(hill)

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But trickle up economics work. Give the people money who are just barely making it and they will spend that money, and it will make the economy grow

    Paul Neff
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Things don't trickle down, they trickle up. Everytime they save 5 cents on one thing, but over massive numbers of repetitions, it happens. Now, think of that 5 cents coming out of everyone's income, but on just one item, and then consider how many things people buy on a daily or weekly basis.

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    #6

    That men are more logical and less emotional than women.

    Kwickhatch Report

    Kitty 🥀
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anger is an emotion, and it’s one that men can display without being labeled “emotional”. (Not exclusively, and not all men, but generally compared to women.)

    Gin Marie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But if a woman gets angry, she's b****

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    Lawrencium
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Logic minor here, can confirm: men are NOT more logical. Everyone is pretty much equally bad at using logic 😉

    LeeAnne B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Logic / common sense.. can be in short supply for sure.

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "See, us men don't have emotions, and sometimes that makes me really sad."

    Libstak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then why is it predominantly men who cause the most abuse in households and violence in society? The evidence doesn't look good for males and yes there are a minor percentage of females that are like this but it is overwhelmingly a male issue.

    Gin Marie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't tell that to Depp fanclub around here.

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    crowspectre (he/they)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Personally I am very logical and also very emotional

    Lawrencium
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like to think that being in tune with your emotions IS logical. It helps you understand yourself and interact with others better. Someone pretending they're above having emotions is both false and also rather foolish.

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    Lawrencium
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd phrase it as women tend to be more empathetic and/or emotionally in tune. Keep in mind that is only on average, with high variance and a lot of overlap. This says nothing about individuals.

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think if you see differences between genders that there is a significant cultural/environmental influence leading to that.

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    GenericPanda09
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also the two trait's aren't mutually exclusive - I'm a very logical person when i'm problem-solving but i tear at the drop of the hat when watching a weepy movie with my missus and I lose count of the amount of times I cry whenever I think of my late daughter. The two careers I had were both ones that played to the strength of being logical... both careers had about a 50/50 split of males/females who were good at their job. It's a stereotype that insulting to all genders.

    Renegade
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't image the pain of losing one of my kids.

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    William Teach
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Has anyone witnessed a group of men yammering on about what's going on in the NBA, soccer, or NFL? It gets way emotional. And loud.

    LeeAnne B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's due to upbringing isn't it? Boys being shamed for emotion? Girls given female-oriented toys instead of building blocks or Meccano? An environment which encourages emotion will develop that emotion in a mature manner. An environment which encourages logical solutions will allow the child to seek out logic. It's about the early development in most cases.

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    Moreover, “There is another usage which is more akin to religion: belief in faeries in Celtic nations, for example, has led to many common practices that still happen to this day.”“

    Then there is the folklore-based myths and beliefs,” Lauren continued, “which are often based in practices designed to keep humans safe and healthy. Conventional wisdom can come from the latter, I think - don't walk under a ladder, for example, lest something falls on you from above!”

    #7

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe That you need to wait 24 hours to file a missing person’s report

    ArtObjective614 , monkeybusiness Report

    Stormifyed
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What would the point of this if it was true? In a missing persons case the first 24 hours are the most crucial for investigators and the missing person

    TK 421
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I asked a cop friend about this. He said “That’s how it’s done. You just have to wait.” I stole his wallet and hid it while he was distracted. He realized it was missing an hour later, tore my house to shreds, questioned everyone, and we all got a good laugh when I told him during my interrogation that he would have to wait 24 hours before I would help him. He was not pleased for some reason.

    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Well I just saw him dragged screaming into the back of a van, but I'll have to wait until tomorrow just to make sure it's serious. Tum tee tum."

    J Adams
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That wouldn’t be a missing person case but a kidnap/abduction

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    Brenda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Children should be reported missing immediately! With adults, it may depend on the situation as decided by officers.

    honeyk
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    as decided by those who know the one in question, not the lazy cops

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    Mike Fitzpatrick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If someone I care about is missing you bet your booty I'm going to call.

    Margaret H
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was the law when my husband was missing. I had to wait three whole days before I could file a report.

    BeepBeepBoopBoop
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't mean to be rude or anything, but when was this? There's a law in my state in the US that there isn't any waiting period and law enforcement must immediately enter them into the missing persons file thing (NCIC)

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    CG
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The longer you do it, the less chance you have of finding the person alive.

    StrangeOne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can do it right away when you feel something is wrong with the situation. The age and sex of the missing person is a disproportionate difference in how serious the police will treat the report. Adult men are least prioritized. When I called in my ex as a missing persons I was interrogated over the phone before I could explain he hadn't shown up for work. I was lectured for not knowing his license plate and not knowing all his friend's phone numbers on the back of hand because he had them all on his cell that he had on him (he wasn't answering his calls). Then I was told they wouldn't help cos I'm an "idiot" and they suspected something was going on in our relationship and "he's a big boy, so he can take care of himself". If it was a young girl or boy amber alerts would be going off on everyone's cellphones and it would be all over the news within an hour or less. If it were an adult women, reports would be made public that day. If Aboriginal reports would go public within the month

    DeoManus Argentem
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once forgot to take my phone off airplane mode when I woke up, and my mom and dad had been texting me throughout the day and I never responded (never got em, of course)... At 9pm that same day (this was just last year - 2022) while watching tv I got the "cop knock" at my door and opened it to find three Sheriff's deputies and three cruisers outside performing a "wellness check" on me. My parents live in Las Vegas and I live in Florida (other sides of the country) - I was 38 years old with no history of crime, health, substance, or mental issues! I don't know if I feel it's good they're on top of it, or if it's an invasion of my privacy (I just forgot to change my phone setting back!) - they just kinda looked at me and asked if I was ok, and one said he was going to call my dad back and tell him he can call me now, lol!

    Spittnimage
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It actually was true back in the '80s and '90s.

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    #8

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe Billionaires are smart and we should be “grateful” for the jobs they provide.

    silentbobdrummer , Rawpixel Report

    Jake stenhouse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Elon Musk has proven this isn’t true

    Poorpenny
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See the trickle down economics post above

    BoredPandaSucks
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    billionaires, at least the one's who didn't inherit it, are that way because their money made them more money. what is there for anyone else to be grateful about?

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will be glad for the meat their fleshy bodies provide once civilization collapses do to their absolutely atrocious mismanagement of wealth.

    Auntriarch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shall I start making a batch of jerk sauce

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    Mike Fitzpatrick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never worked for a person with "money". Once for a corporation that was very large but typically just for Jane & Joe six-pack. All but 1 drove used cars just like the peons in the shop. Lots better than folks who were removed from the production floor.

    Carole G.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HA! More like using mommy/daddy's $ to start, as did mommie/daddy & mommie/daddy before them. Not smart, just lucky!

    Mark Lockett
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one earns a billion and they take far more than they give back.

    Earl Grey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am astonished and disheartened at the number of people who conflate wealth with wisdom.

    LA Murphy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They usually came from money and/or lied, cheated or trampled over others to get to be a billionaire.

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    #9

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe 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

    Jill Rhodry
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Conversely, really good things happen to people who really don't deserve it!

    E H
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why I want to slap people who say "Everything happens for a reason."

    My O My
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also absolutly worth slapping people: "Something good will come out of it, you'll see"

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So a kid who develops leukemia at 6yo "deserved it"? Fallacy doesn't seem strong enough a word, but it's the only word we got.

    Emptycaketin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The world is not fair, it's arbitrary. Life itself does not have feelings. Karma is a thing, but life doesn't always work how people think it does or how we see it (success especially) on social media.

    Sam Walker
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The worst example of this has to be "Other people have it worse than you so you shouldn't feel bad". It's exactly the same " logic" as saying "Other people have it better so you shouldn't feel good".

    Sinead Kenny
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happened to me while my life was really successful, spent years thinking I must have got to confident. I know now 17yrs on it wasn't m fault and I did nothing to deserve it. It ruined my life and I'm just now, slowly, rebuilding myself. With the help of the most amazing husband and daughter (9yrs old). I'm a lucky one.

    David
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this one is a bit of truth that some folks overstate. (hear me out). Obviously people do not always get what they deserve - good or bad. But as a very generalized thing, the westernized version of "karma" often does happen, not due to some mystical cosmic force but because of how many times people roll the dice. A person who makes really bad decisions often makes many of them. So sooner or later some of them end up biting them in the a*s. A person who is known for being nice / kind / fair to everyone generally is less likely to be screwed over in life. Or - better way to say it - the folks making the bad decisions seem to assume the folks being nice and fair somehow 'got lucky' given it allows them to avoid acknowledging their own misfortune is often their own doing. But as an absolute the just world theory is bunk. Like when the healthiest guy in my work group got lung cancer. Trim body, always riding his bike to work, didn't smoke etc.

    TheBelgianSteve
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Similar point to my comment I just made too

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    The Original Bruno
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Kharma" is the most diabolical notion ever created. And yet decent people believe in it.

    Ralph Kretschmer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just a dumb belief of religious people

    Kat Min
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, you do harvest what you sow in a certain way, but bad things can happen to anybody.

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    When asked why some myths disappear while others remain something people believe throughout generations, Lauren said that it depends on the origin of the myth. “If it's a story based in keeping people safe from harm, that will get more embedded over generations.”

    Moreover, “The fairy tales about the dangers of the woods remain because it was dangerous to go into the forest - there lurked robbers, wild animals, entities that would do you harm. Those that disappear are more likely to be ones that have lost their relevance to modern society,” Lauren explained.

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    #10

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe 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

    Meowmeow
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yesss! I support a wolf sanctuary in Washington who recently taught me this! Apparently males of the same litter can get along whereas females begin showing aggression toward related females around maturity

    Lonely Tentacle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I especially hate it when people use terms like "alpha" or whatever when they refer to humans. To me it just looks like someone trying too hard to show that they, or whoever they're talking about, are super important and all the others, the "betas" or whatever are worth less. Like... Come on.

    Elio
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I keep saying that even if wolves actually worked that way, it's dumb to think it would apply to humans. Wolves aren't even the animals that we are most closely related to. The original alpha theory didn't even have sigmas or whatever Greek letter these dumb dudes are going on about now.

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    Zia Barrett
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the pack will happily adopt unrelated wolf puppies. Wolf families love their puppies, and introducing captive bred puppies to wild wolf packs is one method of wild reintroduction used.

    Doctor Strange
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plus the entire theory was created watching wolves in captivity, so it was basically based on prison behavior, not what they would really behave like.

    Vix Spiderthrust
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's exactly why the originator repudiated his study. He realised that it was pointless studying captive wolves and trying to extrapolate wild behaviour from it.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It gets even worse when roided up gym rats try to apply this to humans.

    Ashley Schriber
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More annoying is the notion that this theory is not only accurate but also applies to human men.

    Sasha Kuleshov
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So no alpha male with a silver back? :D

    Alex Barnett
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He observed that theory on captive wolves, not in the wild.

    Kimberley Kowal
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree with the comments the Alpha is not the alpha that many think it is anymore.

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    #11

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe That we only use 10 percent of our brain

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    Stormifyed
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only the people who believe this do

    John G
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people do. They wear red baseball caps so we can identify them.

    Theoretical Empiricist
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Fortunately, the bullet didn't hit him in the 10% of the brain he uses."

    LeeAnne B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "i think we only use 10% of our hearts".. Owen Wilson - Wedding Crashers

    Jay TheSaltLord
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I share a braincell with my orange cat. One day I hope to get a turn with it.

    Mr Old School Cool
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TYVM. So weary of people trying to sound smart by saying this

    Christian Dyson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to keep believing this because if I don't that means everyone I know has peaked.

    Telepathetic
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Certain people don't even use that much

    A Bobcat From Philly
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are some who don't use any of it. And these people vote.

    Paul Neff
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More properly, in hindsight, many of us use only a fraction of our potential, regarding what we could understand and benefit from. Discussions about sports and politics are way too popular.

    Paul Harris
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because those discussions are simple and don't require much intelligence.

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    #12

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe That polygraphs are accurate and irrefutable in detecting lies.

    SuperSauceTaco22 , mstandret Report

    zak
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While we're at it, that eye-witnesses testimony is reliable. The human memory is generally HORRIBLE at accuracy.

    Kitty 🥀
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, they basically measure anxiety. “Is your name Kitty?” “No, I swear! I mean yes! I mean not legally! I’m sorry!” “Sir, she’s lied about everything, including the color of the sky.”

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's why they are NOT admissible evidence in court.

    Leigh
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sociopaths are so emotionally flat they can beat the test

    Mickysixxx
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't use them in Australia for this reason. They're pseudoscience

    Robert Trebor
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are on parole in Texas and fail a mandatory polygraph ($350, you pay), they cannot on that alone send you back to prison, but they can require multiple repeat polygraphs at $350 a pop, and when you can't pay the fee, then that is a violation of parole, and you can be sent back for failing to pay your fees.

    patricia patricia
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The more I know about America, the crazier I think it is, and the happier I don't live there. My own country has many bad things, but this seems totally Kafkaesque.

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    Doctor Strange
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a time that police had a suspect in custody and they believed he was guilty but didn't have enough evidence for a court of law. So they hooked him up to a 'lie detector' which was a collander, some wires and a copy machine. They had a page that just said "He's lying" on it on the glass, and every time they suspected he lied they'd press the button and have it spit out a copy of the page. They ended up getting the guy to confess. That is pretty much how lie detectors work.

    Brenda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are inadmissible in court, I believe. Although they can mention the results of one

    StrangeOne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate those talk shows that use polygraphs. Particularly Dr. Phil because he is such a manipulator, he can convince you you are the problem and you are a liar, doubting your memories and version of the situation. But then make you take a poly to prove his point.

    liam newton-harding
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think most Courts don't even allow them as "evidence" because they are so unreliable.

    Vix Spiderthrust
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're right. Also not admissable in the UK or Australia.

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    We also wondered if some people are more prone to believing popular myths and things like old wives' tales than others. “Since the emergence of science and the Enlightenment, there has been a cohort of people who will claim logic above all else - if it's not provable beyond a shadow of a doubt, then it's ridiculous to believe in,” Lauren explained and added that these people are never going to believe in popular myths.

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    #13

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe That antibiotics are needed for colds.

    Lululemonparty_ , Polina Tankilevitch Report

    Ches Yamada
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too many antibiotics can lead to C-Diff and TRUST ME YOU DO NOT WANT THAT. It happened to me, I get a lot of staph infections that require antibiotics and I ended up with C-Diff. Would not wish on my worst enemy, lost 20 pounds and was having a very hard time keeping any nutrients in - my body was deficient in a lot by the time they figured out what was wrong. Also it's something you have forever that can flare up again - the flora and fauna in your gut are never the same, ugh

    StrangeOne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this happened to my daughter. She would get amoxicillin for strep throat, and then when she kept getting sick these walk-in doctors would do a throat swab and send us along our way with another antibiotic prescription. Being just a young mom in her 20s and early 30s, I just believed what the Drs. told me. Who am I to know any different? It became a thing a few times a year until I learned that not all Dr.s have the patient's best interest. I started giving my daughter probiotic pills a couple times a week. Seemed to help get her immune system back in order and she stopped getting sick so much.

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    mcborge1
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, antibiotics do nothing against a viral infection.

    LeeAnne B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I caught a cold a few weeks back and complications arose leading to a sinus, ear and throat infection requiring... Antibiotics. Honest question here.. at what point during the cold virus should you seek some medical intervention?

    RedPepper
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my country, the guideline is: if you don't see any improvement after a week, go to a doctor.

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    StrangeOne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you get prescribed antibiotics for a cold switch Doctors.

    Ann-Marie Bentley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a biggy as overuse of antibiotics can make your bodies used to them and then they might not work when you need them to! Also a waste of money if used unnecessarily!

    InvincibleRodent
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it can really wreck your gut health too. That's why probiotics exist, but they are honestly much less useful than just... not taking antibiotics unless it's necessary.

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    Cathy Jo Baker
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who thinks this? I thought everybody knew that antibiotics are not going to help if you have a cold! I mean, I learned this in elementary school!

    CHRIS DOMRES
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your mucous turns a greenish yellow in color, that is the point at which you then have a bacterial sinus infection and then require the appropriate antibiotic.

    Cheyenne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That happened to me many years ago. I was sick as a dog and penicillin didn’t do anything to alleviate it. Another doc switched me to tetracycline and knocked it right out.

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    Maudelin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Speaking of colds, you can't catch one from being wet and in the cold.

    Cyber Returns
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find antibiotics are great for head trauma if you throw them hard enough

    James A Tipton
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A fifth of Jim Beam cures me every time.

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    #14

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe Zodiac signs and their effect on our everyday lives

    Certain_Performance , RODNAE Productions Report

    _scarlett_
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally don't really believe in zodiac signs, horoscopes, angel numbers etc. But if it's making you happy, and not making you anxious or creating negative feelings then what's the harm? Let people believe what they want, as long as it's not harmful or dangerous

    rob
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kind of opens up a can of worms doesn't it? Like why not let people believe in flat earth or magic or easter bunnies... because its not the real world we live in and can affect people's decision making or they use it as a shield in conversations to defend s****y personality traits because its not my fault because of blabla zodiac sign.

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    ThatG
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or that their life is in chaos because a small dead rock, Mercury, goes into retrograde. “No Victoria, Mercury doesn’t just go in the opposite direction. It’s a damn optical illusion as it orbits the back and front of the Sun and has no impact on your life. That’s why it’s called Apparent Retrograde motion”

    Laura Deckers
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the moon is in the seventh house And jupiter aligns with mars Then peace will guide the planets And love will steer the stars This is the dawning of the age of aquarius Age of aquarius Aquarius! Aquarius!

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    Peppy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What you mean twelve percent of the population aren’t going to have the same kind of day?

    Jay TheSaltLord
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're ever wondering what planet is causing you problems or troubling you, the answer is Earth.

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well there is something to be said for cultural bias. If I'm a Leo and I'm told my whole life I'm supposed to be brave and fearless, then I'm probably going to engage in riskier behavior. It's like saying people with red hair have fiery tempers. It's not true, but the myth can reinforce the behavior and it creates a cycle.

    David Green
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Leo I believe in logic, so clearly zodiac signs are nonsense.

    Greyson Christmas
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Retrograde doesn't make you a B!tch Linda, your just a B!itch.

    Mav Mav
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if we lived on another planet, stars would make completely different patterns. zodiac signs are not universal.

    Apatheist Account2
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Different Earth cultures have seen the constellations differently. It is all entirely meaningless.

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    Beans
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know anyone that truly believes Astrology has meaning though? Like almost everyone I know treats it like birthstones-- pretty meaningless, but fun to buy a necklace with your sign on it sometimes, and fun to read a blurb about your sign occasionally and promptly forget it. I'm sure there are people super into it but they don't seem super prevalent to me. If anything, I see more people believing in the chinese Zodiac than the western one.

    TK 421
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the effect in question is that random people will call me a Taurus for no reason at all and become offended that I have no idea what they are talking about or why they are talking to me, then yes, the zodiac affects my everyday life.

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    #15

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe 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

    Rico Mendez
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just wanted to tell you, good luck. We're all counting on you.

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once read a fable about a man who was frustrated by how passive and lazy people were about solving common problems, so he put a damn great rock in the middle of the road with a bag of money hidden underneath. All day he watched people complain about it before going on their way and leaving it to be a problem for the next person to come along, until eventually a boy cared enough to move the rock off the road, whereupon he found the money and a note saying "this is for whoever moves the rock".

    Chris Hooley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's an interesting way of looking at it. I simply assume that law-makers are (almost) all self-serving idiots.

    The Short Lady
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “The phrase 'Someone ought to do something' was not, by itself, a helpful one. People who used it never added the rider 'and that someone is me'.” --Terry Pratchett, The Hogfather.

    Disgruntled Pelican
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    Both are acceptable. The difference in usage is more to do with geography and age. Neither phrasing is incorrect. You can keep saying it your way, and they can keep saying it their way. No need to get upset.

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    Brenda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never heard of this before, but I love it

    Meike H
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some kind of extension of the just world belief

    Lonely Tentacle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In this case, surely = assumption. Nothing should be decided based on assumptions alone.

    meow point1
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is there also a Laverne exception?

    Sleepflower
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    By accident, not on accident! Good grief.

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    Having said that, Lauren believes that those cultures which are more rooted in traditional beliefs and practices are more likely to maintain some belief in myth and folklore. “Asian cultures, for example, have a strong thread of old stories running through them. And we see it, too, in the rise of modern witchcraft; so much practice in that realm is from ‘the old ways.’"

    #16

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe 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

    Suna Amun
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't really true, or untrue- it's a personal opinion, and I don't think it has any place here.

    Blackheart
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You just know" is the only way to describe something that must be experienced and can't really be put into words.

    Ladedah
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband and I despised each other the first night we met (we met at a party; my friend was dating his friend)... the next day we were forced by our friends to go out on a group date and we were the only two unpaired and got stuck together. It's now been 20 years and he's both the love of my life and very best friend. We sure couldn't imagine it on that first night... but here we still are... still together after all the other couples on that date have long since been over. You just don't know until you know, you know?

    Chris Hooley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I gotta say, once one understands the true scale of 8 BILLION people, there's one for everyone. More than one. Somewhere.

    SCP 4666
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right, somewhere. It doesn`t really help if the one is on the other side of the world, does it?

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    James Wood
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The myth of 'The One' has done nearly unfathomable amounts of damage to human society. It is lazy writing, and a ridiculous way for people to actually try to go through life. So sad.

    Peeka_Mimi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 50 yo and 5 years ago I realized there's no one for me. That's fine. I have great kids and grandkids, plus 4 dogs. I'm good.

    Sandy Kavanaugh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But, what if you met a decent person who cared for the same things you do, had similar, but not exactly the same opinions, (plus could cook,) would you be open to a friendship, then perhaps more?

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    LeeAnne B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are several right people for every person. Ive met widows or widowers who were married to the love of their lives and yet met and committed to another mate with equal yet varied levels of love. I'm 50 and single and simply not interested in pursuing a romantic interest.

    Tall Tomatoe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    as an aroace i feel this so much. it hurts me when when people say i just havent meet the one.

    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Everyone is an angel born with only one wing! You have to find your true love before you can fly!" Bah.

    Theoretical Empiricist
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did and she did. 17 years now, but we know we're outliers.

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    #17

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe 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

    Lolly Gagger
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to be a child and family health nurse. I could write a book on ridiculous myths surrounding pregnancy, birth and babies. One of the best ones was a woman convinced she had mastitis because her baby burped while feeding “blowing bad air” into her breast.

    Vasana Phong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first pregnancy, my ex mil told me to stop eating spicy foods ( I’m from se Asia every thing is spicy) that the baby will come out red and burnt

    CHRIS DOMRES
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And listening to heavy metal music when pregnant will produce a psychopath!

    M Calad
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damm, that explains my daughter... 😅🤭

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    Niki A
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was told not to take a bath or I could cover my belly button....which is apparently a snorkel.

    Icecream Sarang
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only true one I’ve come across is heartburn. The hormone that produces hair in your developing miniature human also weakens the sphincter at the top of your stomach. The worse the heartburn, the more hair your baby will have. NINE FREAKING BOTTLES OF PEPCID. Four kids, 3 with heartburn, 1 without. The one without was practically bald. The other three all had tons of hair.

    Nadine Debard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a lot of heartburn and my baby began growing hair only at 16 months. Means nothing.

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    A Bobcat From Philly
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm getting this odd image of a fetal clothes line and babies just hanging out trying not to tangle themselves... /s

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    #18

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe "Lightning *never* strikes twice in the same place."

    Back2Bach , Philippe Donn Report

    Orillion
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda defeats the point of a lightning rod if it were true.

    What does this button do?
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, the purpose of a lightning rod is to attract lightning - or at least, to provide a path for the energy to get to ground without going through the structure the rod is attached to...

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    mcborge1
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anywhere lighting is likely to strike is going to get struck way more then twice wether those strikes are milliseconds or years apart. This is especially true of any building with a lightning rod. :)

    Maggz Bennett
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell that to Roy Sullivan, a US park ranger who was hit by lightning SEVEN times!! His nickname was the human lightning rod. I'm assuming the nickname came after, otherwise it's one hell of a case of nominative determinism .

    Sandy Kavanaugh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember reading about him. I've got to give him props for hanging in there. I just hope he hadn't suffered any mental deficiency.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are literally hundreds of pictures of lightning striking the Empire State Building or the Eiffel Tower, or the CN Tower.

    TK 421
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw a scientific study once that showed lightning strikes many times in the time we believe it has only struck once.

    elcee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ha ha it does all the time. theres an unbelievable story about this old man who. lost his hearing when he was struck by lightening when he was young. then, struck again when he was old, regained it! and then I think he got a job at McDonald's, which was really a let down.

    Deborah Rubin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A one-time neighbor got hit by lightning on a golf course. Twice. Really.

    Con O Cuinn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would make lightning rods pretty useless

    Legoinsinööri
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never thought of this as a myth, but just as a common phrase about same impropable thing happening again.

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    When it comes to conspiracy theories, especially modern-day ones, Lauren sees them as very different from common beliefs and widespread myths. “Can those modern-day conspiracy theories be harmful? Absolutely yes: look at what happened during the pandemic. Look at the rise of extreme right-wing views and of QAnon. These are very, very different to popular myths and old wives' tales, which developed for mainly instructive reasons,” she concluded.

    #19

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe 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

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got one on my desk right now. It also has USB ports to charge my phone and other devices.

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It has a charging port? What are you gonna do? Use it by the outlet?" Is as smart statement as the post. And works for flashlights, cars and all other.

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    Phil Green
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check out Marjie Taylor Green's take on solar power! Last year she was adamant that solar energy is pointless. I don't think she had ever heard of batteries and storage. These are the kinds of people you elect to office, please think hard when you consider your political "leaders"!

    mcborge1
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a sound design as long as you give it access to light during the day and don't leave it in a bag or box untill you need it. :D

    Debby Keir
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still prefer a shake flashlight - batteries not included

    David Green
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not how they work. It is well known that solar flash lights have two mirrors facing each other and sunlight gets trapped between them. So to "turn on" the light you just need to change the angle of one of the mirrors and let some of the trapped light out.

    Silke
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    O. M. W. I laughed so hard that my dozing cat ran off. And without her to hold down my blanket, I have to get up

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    Kitty 🥀
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one of those in my Bug-Out Bag. And a solar-powered charger.

    Don't Talk to Me
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    2 years ago

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    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one of these. And a crank, it has, too, so you can recharge if it goes empty in the dark. Very useful - all power is out? At least, I can see the devestation...

    Ruth Kilpatrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marjorie Taylor Greene: "I mean, how absurd is this? I like the lights on. I wanna stay up later at night. I don’t wanna have to go to bed when the sun sets. It’s so silly! I mean, all of this is insane.”

    Cydney Golden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They listen to trump who said windmills are not good bc non windy days, and solar panels won't work on cloudy days.

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    #20

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe You will catch a cold from being cold.

    atomicrutabaga , Thom Holmes Report

    Chris Hooley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Complicated. TL;DR version: Viruses last longer on cold surfaces than warm. Natural immune processes in our noses don't work as well as normal in low temperatures. . . Forgetting a coat won't give you a cold, but more people get sick more often in winter.

    Patricia Stilwell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not so sure about that. Operating rooms are frigid. My dr. Said that it cuts down on infection.

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    Peeka_Mimi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cold weather can also wear down your immunity.

    Mickysixxx
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm forever arguing this. We stay indoors more when it's cold and breath each other's germs so we get sick in the winter more. It's the old ice cream sales rise during summer so do the number of shark attacks so therefore eating ice cream makes you more susceptible to shark attacks type logic. You overlook all the variables to make an incorrect assumption

    Tarik Dursun Zorgulen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cold may not be the direct cause for the cold, but it definitely plays an important role. First of all, your body does not work the same way when it is cold vs warm. The second most energy consuming process suddenly becomes heating of your body (after your brain). Your nose can no longer stop small particles as much as it can in warm weather. The air carries more pathogens, and everything that causes problems from bacteria to viruses survive better in cold weather with less UV light (longer nights, more clouds etc.). You constantly go between cold and warm and this makes harder your body to regulate internal temperature. blood circulation slows down especially on your extremities and your face, and more importantly your neck/throat. This give viruses better change of evading your immune system longer and replicate better during this time. So, yes, you're right cold does not causes the cold (pun intended) but cold is responsible for providing a suitable environment for viruses.

    Jo Davies
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or having wet hair! My hair is very long and very thick. It takes about 40 minutes to dry and style, about 30 when a hair dressor does it. And it is not got to use a hair dryer every time. No, I am kit going to get a cold from it being wet!!

    Zoe Vokes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve always believed (based on personal experience) that if I have a cold virus and go out and get cold it will be a lot more severe than if I stay snuggled up and warm. So being cold makes colds worse.

    thelazypanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So.... why is it even called a cold???

    CHRIS DOMRES
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A new part of the immune system was just recently discovered inside the nose. It apparently is the body's first defense against virus infection. Out in the cold that mechanism stops working which makes it easier for viruses to enter the body. Plus the heat in winter dries out the sinus passages and that immune mechanism gets compromised.

    Libstak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This stems from the idea that "youll catch your death of cold" if you dont warm up. Hypothermia will kill you so its true but it has been conflated to include the cold virus which is not what it ever meant.

    Asexual Zelephant
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, you can go outside on wet hair - it doesn't do anything!! Colds aren't from getting cold, their from catching a viral infection.

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    #21

    35 Annoying Myths That 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

    Gerry Higgins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's illegal to lie to the cops. but the cops can lie to you all they want.

    Joe Publique
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, in America. Where I'm from, it's illegal for the police to lie to you, and will result in a mistrial.

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    Brenda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh, that would defeat the purpose of being undercover

    Asexual Zelephant
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This. Ruins. The. Idea. Of. An. Undercover. Cop. *facepalm* this is actually funny, that you ask someone who is working undercover 'are you a cop?' And they can be like 'yeah, I have to tell you if you ask, but don't tell anyone, ok? Ssssshhhhhh...'

    The Short Lady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the U.S., it is illegal to lie to police when when providing identifying information; when under oath; and when filing a police report or reporting a crime. It's always illegal to lie to the F.B.I., but you don't have to answer.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I nearly got fired for charging an undercover cop for coffee. I wasn't aware they were police and when I asked how should I know who they are the manager just said "you'll know." F**k Tim Hortons.

    Arky Gamalan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the point being undercover??

    Megan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To catch people in the act. For example if someone is trafficking people they can show up as one of the "customers".

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    mcborge1
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would they blow their own cover.

    Telepathetic
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then what's the point of being "Undercover" ? Not to mention getting Killed for admitting it

    Der Kommissar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hear that if you ask a uniformed cop if he is a cop, he has to tell you

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    #22

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe Videogames cause violence. There is literally no correlation.

    Big-Preparation-95 , Alex Haney Report

    zak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry everyone, this one is true. Vodeogames change people. I played Tomb Raider and three weeks later I was arrested in Cairo with ancient artifacts from Cleopatra's tomb 😕

    Sam Juan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I played Tetris a lot as a kid, and now I don't fit in anywhere.

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    Erica Ventura
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I take into consideration how much time my son's would spend gaming if I let them, they'd have very little time to go outside and commit actual violence in the real world.

    glowworm2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I’m not running around outside stomping on turtles and mushrooms!

    666Slay.Com
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does this mean if I keep playing GTA, that I will shoot up a school? "All the other kids, with their pumped up kicks, better run better run, OUTRUN MAH GUN!!!"

    Dre Mosley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Videogames are scapegoats. A lot of people have this irrational disdain for them and those of us that play them. It's as valid a hobby as any other.

    Ches Yamada
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am playing Skyrim again for the umpteenth time and my knee IS actually bad now!

    Fxnglhl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me raising a happy family in the sims:

    Kevin Humble
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well people played a lot of Pac man but they don't run aroubd in a dark room with electronic music while eating pills...

    Arky Gamalan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeap.. violence between me n my brothers to grab joystick

    pyro
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    really. so my (probably too many) hours of valorant are causing wars. huh.

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    #23

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe That people in the Middle Ages thought the earth was flat????? It has been widely accepted since Ancient Greece that the earth is round and I have no idea why people still call it the Dark Ages either

    achilles-alexander , Orlando Ferguson Report

    Tharizin 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was called the dark ages because the sun hadn’t been invented yet /j

    Blackheart
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the Early Middle Ages that are the Dark Ages. They were called that because there was a lot of chaos, struggle for power, and few technological or scientific advancements occurred. The last 200 years of the Medieval period overlaps the Renaissance.

    Zia Barrett
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Classical and Mediaeval scholarship doesn't reference "The Dark Ages" any more and refutes the concept now. It was named due to a lack of knowledge of the time, which we no longer have.

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    Chris Hooley
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It is generally accepted that the term was invented by Petrarch in the 1330s. Writing of those who had come before him, he said that "amidst the errors there shone forth men of genius, no less keen were their eyes, although they were surrounded by darkness and dense gloom"." (McGill) "A 1602 text by Caesar Baronius used saeculum obscurum (the dark age/century) to refer to the 10th and 11th centuries as lacking in surviving historical sources. But dark really just meant that he didn't know a lot about the time." (Getty)

    Mickysixxx
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called the dark ages because things weren't being recorded as much or just b******t was recorded that doesnt help us know what life was like. Futhermore it was kinda a technological standstill where not many inovations came about. so that part of history is dark so to speak

    Zia Barrett
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a lot of records of the time period in Europe, along with knowledge of everyday life, and knowledge of technological and scientific development of the time. There is no darkness in the time period and Mediaeval scholarship refutes use of the term.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only did they know it was round, but they MEASURED it.

    Aamna Shah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called the dark ages because of Europe. It was the European dark ages and since white, European perspectives are disseminated as global and the norm, it's conveniently ignored that the Eastern world was inventing and discovering stuff at the time.

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Certainly, the Islamic world had a golden era of learning and scientific innovation. The development of advanced maths, algebra, trigonometry, cryptography, and the beginnings of calculus. Legal theory, art, geometry, philosophy, poetry, it is the period of time I studied in university. Particularly my interest was in the Umayyads, Nasrids and the kingdom of al-Ándalus (modern day Andalucía).

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    Kimba
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't you know that all of the planets in the solar system are round, except earth? That's just common sense, no? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    Tilly
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe it was called the Dark Ages because people looking to the past wanted to show themselves as so much smarter and better.

    elcee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THERE ARE PEOPLE TODAY WHO THINK THE WORLD IS FLAT. look it up its horrifying!!! the perimeter is protected by a *mountain range of ice* that's like a whole 150' tall, protected by NASA!!! that's only the beginning. and the flat earthers is a group developed by the govt to thwart the real flat earth believers. I s**t u not. HULARIOUS.

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    #24

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe “Your blood is actually blue but only becomes red when it comes out of you”

    NH-INDY-99 , Bianca Petrisor Report

    Brenda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it just looked blue through your skin

    TotallyNOTaFox
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are the blood vessels and not the blood itself

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    Gerry Higgins
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    horseshoe crabs have blue blood. It's used to make COVID vaccine.

    Powerful Katrinka
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As well as many others. Its also used to make the contrast dyes that are injected into people who are having medical tests run.

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    Ashen Brooks (They/Them)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this idea is from the fact that our veins look blue, it is not true. Veins appear blue because blue light is reflected back to our eyes. Blue light does not penetrate human tissue as deeply as red light does. As a result, veins that are close to the surface of the skin will be more likely to reflect blue light back to the eye

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why you were down-voted. Fixed it for you.

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    Blackheart
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Octopus has blue blood, but not people

    Terry Tobias
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can remember arguing with my dad about this when I was a little kid. He was adamant that blood only became red when it hit the oxygen in the air. I asked my science teacher and she told me that i was right. I never told my dad because he was so stubborn he would have just kept arguing.

    M
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not blue, but it is only bright red when more oxygenated. Arterial blood is darker.

    Mr. Cinder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I said this to a nurse when I was like 21. She looked at me like I was the dumbest person on the planet.

    LeeAnne B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting. I've never heard this before but it's quite fascinating. I've donated blood and had plenty of blood tests and I do know that the colour varies between the blood in an artery and the blood in a vein. Not 100% sure which one but it does depend on oxygen level.

    Carl Watson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dissection room corpses have a red starch dye injected into the arteries, which are empty, the cold blood having drained into the veins and clotted, a blueish colour. Nice fresh well oxygenated blood is bright red.

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    #25

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe That if you shave it grows back thicker

    Future_pastor , Supply Report

    zak
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It does appear thicker at first though, because hair normally tapers off at the end. When you shave it, the tip of the hair is thicker until it grows out a bit.

    elcee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no, the end will always be cut flat. it will grow out and still be that way. when hairs start to fall out and be replaced by new hairs they will be tapered. and some will become worn and be softer but not tapered like new. hairs

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    Mickysixxx
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to shave all the time since I was 14yrs. If this were true I'd hairs as thick as saplings growing out of my face by now at 36yrs

    Thatbadbassplayer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I could never grow facial hair again. Id be fine with it. Lol.

    Silke
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Based on this, my former mother-in-law took my beautiful little girl to the hairdresser without my permission, and had her head shaved. I was devastated

    The Best Mushroom Panda️
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so sorry. That really must have sucked for you and your daughter.

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    Fizzer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also apparently this only happens to armpit and leg hair in my case

    Yali-girl with weird name
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its because if u use a certain type of razor, it removes the hair fully, but if you use another type that only trims the hair, it does appear to grow ‘faster’ . It really just depends on what you use to shave. Correct me of you think I’m wrong but no downvotes please

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    TK 421
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this were true, old men would be shaving with chainsaws

    Motz Er
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the myth was true, my legs should look like those of a woolly mammoth by now.

    Jane Cortez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Also because the hair is so short, it feels ‘coarser,’ when I fact it is blunt.

    Timbob
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about American Indians and clam shells ?

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    #26

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe 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

    Brenda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Freeways in Houston are constantly under construction. Traffic never gets better

    Mike Fitzpatrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lived there over 40 years ago and it was the same thing then, as quickly as a road was updated it was obsolete. Total madness.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here in Portland we are actually shrinking our roads. A four lane road near my house was recently converted to a three lane road with parking lanes and bike lanes on either side. Traffic has IMPROVED. And there's more parking.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean someone actually tried it? Fair play

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    Ches Yamada
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That - wait wait, okay, am I the only one that sees a duck driving a little vehicle here?

    DrLivingstonipresume
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. What is needed is more and efficient public transportation

    J Adams
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Road widening can improve traffic flow IF it is accompanied by other measures to improve the situation in an area and not just that one road

    Šimon Špaček
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What really help is a) decent public transportation, b) having things in walking distance, c) having good sidewalks. But for too many places this is beyond imagination.

    Amanda Rose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How timely to see this as there is a major road widening project going on near me.

    Unpopular opinions
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After they widened the 101 it cut 15 min off my commute.

    Mackenzie Judd
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The problem is not the volume but the flow. If traffic is flowing it doesn't matter how many people are driving. Like Auckland has a massive problem with congestion (for the size of the city), and why? Because the traffic is unable to flow, as they come of the motorway upramp then immediately have to stop for lights, whereas if they could keep moving (aka roundabouts) the traffic wouldn't back up. Pss. Yes I do realize that there's not always room for roundabouts

    Mackenzie Judd
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like water. If it's not flowing, you take away the obstruction not increase the volume don't you

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    #27

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe That you cant swim after eating and must wait at least an hour.

    MentionSuspicious787 , sportpoint74 Report

    Sasha Kuleshov
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been robbed of precious swimming time :O

    Peeka_Mimi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swam right after eating and got horrible cramps. It was some of the worst pain I've felt in my life.

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a kid it was 30 minutes not an hour.

    Mitchel Roy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't swim after eating because my stomach needs gravity, I feel bloated and uncomfortable in the water

    Froggie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any physical activities within 15 minutes of eating will give me cramps, especially if it was something heavy like Mac and cheese, then I have to wait an hour :/

    Camber Hollywood
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not a bad idea to wait after eating before moderate to intense exercise of any sort. https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/movement-exercise/how-long-should-i-wait-to-exercise-after-eating

    LeeAnne B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I spent what feels like days waiting to digest food just so that I could go back into the water again..

    Erin Ward
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried when I was a kid because I was told it would hurt me and I wanted to know a) if it was true and b) what would happen. Once again it turns out adults are a bunch of liars. I'm 43 now btw

    thelazypanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't have to wait an hour but unless you don't want a cramp don't.

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    #28

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe That carrots give you good eyesight

    anon , Suzy Hazelwood Report

    Gerry Higgins
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This started in WWII. They didn't want to give away that Allies had radar so they said the Pilots had good night vision from a diet of carrots. Everyone believed it. The Axis started eating carrots.

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Special Operations Executive (SOE) had a lot of crazy ideas but the thing that unites them is that they were all cheap to implement. Like the time they took a body, dressed it in uniform, handcuffed a briefcase full of "secret documents", and dumped it off the shore of Spain. The NAZIs bought it hook line and sinker.

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    BPisaddictive
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one must be true. I have never seen a rabbit with specs

    Angus Beston
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was actually started in Great Britain to explain why the RAF had better night vision. In actual fact the Brits had developed radar but they used the "we feed our pilots carrots" story

    Pheonixvatoreii
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Small bit of truth. Carrots contain Vitamin A which actually does aid eyesight. But it doesn't make you see in the dark.

    Brenda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rumor started to deceive Germany so they wouldn't discover we had radar

    jdtimid123
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everytime I see this I flash back to that episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer where the town started singing and one of the characters had a number about how bunnies are probably behind it. There's a line about them eating carrots where she says something like "what do they need such good eyesight for anyway?" Which was the first time I heard the myth.

    Scifi1203
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really enjoy that episode, I remember thinking before it aired thinking 'how are they going to pull this off'? But the songs are catchy and it was fun!

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    Fxnglhl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i'm pretty sure they just keep your eyes healthy

    G'ma B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vitamin A is valuable but it won't make you an eagle-eye!

    backatya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that was a story given to the Germans so they wouldn't find out the alias were using radar at night

    elcee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the vit a in carrots is good for your eyes, but not particularly carrots, any vit a. but carrots. are good for you so might as well eat them : )

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    #29

    That introversion = shyness or social incompetence. Like, it‘s not that hard.

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    Lonely Tentacle
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed! I'm super introverted, I'm basically asocial, but one thing I am definitely not is shy! If anything, I'm the queen of oversharing, LOL! And other than having some trouble detecting sarcasm, my social competence can range from adequate to actually really good, depending on the setting.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for explaining it better than I've been trying to.

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    StumblingThroughLife
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pretty much an introvert. After a very short while, socialising tires me out and I need to (frequently) recharge my batteries (I am a bit of a chatterbox when I do socialise, btw and am not shy). I also love being by myself a lot of the time, too busy doing my own stuff (usually reading/writing/hobbies) to feel lonely. My family and friends often tried to push me into socialising more frequently, insisting that being alone so much is bad, esp my sister, and daughter, who are extroverts.

    madbakes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Introverts need time alone to recharge, while extroverts are charged through socialization.

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    Telepathetic
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "it‘s not that hard." Then YOU do it and leave me alone

    madbakes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read it as OP thinking the concept that introvert does not equal shy is not difficult to understand.

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    Chris Hooley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally. I may just be a misanthrope.

    Memere
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm introverted but not shy & generally manage well socially. I just don't like being around a lot of people & prefer staying home with my husband. He's the same, and that's why we've been together for 24+ years!

    Joe Publique
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The irony being that MBTI is complete nonsense and nothing more than a bunch of Barnum statements that have no more intellectual merit than fortune-telling or astrology (even Jung himself said it was nothing more than a 'parlor game'). Very few people are truly introverted or extroverted (in the same way that very few people are 100% psychopaths/sociopaths). The majority of us are omniverts and can function equally well in most environments even though we may have underlying preferences.

    shermes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm, being an introvert myself, I don’t really agree with you about,”very few people are truly introverted or extroverted.”

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    Icecream Sarang
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m extroverted, but suffer from extreme shyness and social anxiety. Break me out of my shell and I’m the life of the party.

    Asphalt Bubblegum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Introversion, like so many other things related to the human psyche, exists on a spectrum.

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am an introvert who used to believe I wasn't because of this misconception. I am not shy. I can (and have) give lectures to rooms of strangers with no problem. But that is lectures on head knowledge, not having to talk about myself. I AM a bit socially awkward though. But the whole "go home and recharge your batteries after a social event" is a thing for me. This weekend it worked out I have social events all three nights - FRI/SAT/SUN and that is a very rare thing for me.

    El Dee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one that hacks me off is that extroversion is a desirable trait and other people have something wrong with them. Introversion and extroversion are the extreme ends of the same scale. Extroversion is no better for you or anyone else than being introverted. Mostly we are in the middle perhaps skewed towards introversion, stop making people feel bad for being normal..

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    #30

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe That msg is bad for you

    SnooPeppers4346 , Alex9500 Report

    Kitty 🥀
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was under the impression that it’s basically just really salty so it should be ingested in moderation, just like other things that are full of sodium like table salt and soy sauce. But that it’s really no worse for you than those. Someone feel free to corset me if I’m wrong. Edit: ooh, kinky. I clearly meant correct me. LOL

    Nadine Debard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alright, if you want people to correct you in a corset, I'm not here for kink shaming /s

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    Butta_face
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an intolerance to MSG. It causes a migraine that feels like a dresser fell on your head and nothing makes it go away. I found out in first grade. After lunch (often consisting of carrots with RANCH dressing, maybe DORITOS) I would have to leave. The pain of the migraine causes the nausea. In the 90s it was in just about everything.

    Limey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also get horrible migraines from MSG. Yes I also get them from large doses of caffeine and from bright or flashing lights, but my point here is I do most definitely get them from MSG. I know this because I have in the past inadvertently consumed it (for instance instant soup and ranch dressing) and only thought to check for it afterward because the migraine (an unmistakable “type” of migraine associated for me with MSG) told me to check. So no, for some MSG is definitely harmful.

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    Jared Robinson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MSG can be a trigger for migraines

    Fantastic Mr Fox
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chocolate, red wine, and beef according to my mum.

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    Al!
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MSG is used by KFC and everyone's favorite chicken sandwich Chick-fil-A, lots of processed foods, chips like Doritos, Pringles, canned soups like Campbell's chicken noodle soup. It's in the spice packs for most ramen noodle brands. It's in frozen pizzas, frozen meals and premixed spice blends and buillon cubes. Processed meats like pepperoni, lunch meat, hot dogs, some Parmesan cheeses and tons of condiments. You almost can't get away from it.

    Alex Chan
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet people report to only feel "sick" after eating Chinese food. I guess this is the exact point of this post, which is to debunk myths.

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    Alex Chan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people who are sensitive to MSG could feel sick after eating it. But it does not mean MSG is bad for you. Think of it as an allergen. Is peanut bad for you? It is only bad for people who are allergic to peanut, but peanut itself is a normal kind of food, and should not be blamed for those allergic symptoms.

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MSG occurs naturally in kelp and soy sauce along with dozens of other foods. It's nothing new, it's always been there. It even occurs in breast milk.

    Debbie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still have to go lookup what MSG is (or it's Dutch translation)

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom lives on this hill. I have to stash away my msg like it were very illegal drugs when she's over.

    David H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not exactly true. While Dr. Kwans theory and research has been debunked, MSD contains two things, Sodium and Glutamaic Acid. Sodium can raise blood pressure, and Glutamaic acid is too high amounts can cause headaches (which is natually found in many foods like Mushrooms). MSG is both of these two things in a concentrated form. People with high blood pressure, the mixing of the Sodium and too much Glutamaic acid can cause serious headaches, nausea, and other symptoms. In moderation or for people with no health issues, MSG is perfectly fine, but too much or people with high blood pressure, it is not good at all.

    wyngerd
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which blood pressure issues have in western europe 76 percent of the people 50 and older ..

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    Memere
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Regardless of what the research says, I absolutely have a reaction to foods with MSG in them. That doesn't mean it's "bad" for me, just that my body is sensitive to it & I avoid it whenever possible. And as someone else here commented, anything in huge quantities is "bad for you".

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    #31

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe 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

    Mike Fitzpatrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would imagine that 2k years of elements would have a similar effect.

    Kitty 🥀
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I always assumed it was time and the elements, not monochromatic-obsessed art dealers.

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    H M
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn't "wash the paint off". It's been a long time, on a lot of them the paint wore off. Some still have traces.

    GenericPanda09
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd have loved to see them when new.

    J Adams
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How often do you have to repaint your house? Once every decade? So of course something painted a thousand or so years ago would have lost its colour

    Sandy Kavanaugh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do either their irises and pupils had been kept painted. The bleached out cadaver look is never pleasing.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I want to be repainting them. Is that an occupation?

    Mora Chilis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Art dealers...LOL. Elements and time.

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Irony is that most of the modern statues today are monochrome because of this.

    Teresa Spanics
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember seeing on a documentary about Pompeii where they found the head of a stature with the paint still on it. Fortunately, there was a conservator there and they did an excellent job of saving the paint.

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    #32

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe Watermelon seeds can grow watermelons in our stomachs

    Dull-King1348 , Irina Iriser Report

    DebB
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd have vines growing out of every orifice if this was true

    Zoe DiAnni
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember being 6ish and worrying about the watermelon growing in my tummy😂

    Kimba
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently, trees can grow in our lungs. https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/too-strange-to-be-true-tree-found-growing-in-mans-lung

    Rilmar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My father once had some seed (grass or something) sprout on his eye, under the eyelid. Fortunately the eye doctor removed it before it got too serious

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    zak
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Maybe* in your lungs or sinuses though, so don't go snorting em all w***y-nilly.

    A Bobcat From Philly
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that's not a baby my wife is having?? Who knew! LOL!

    Gin Marie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, but I wound up with accidental watermelons in my composter one year.

    Random Dolphin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now now I was told this when I'm five, and just ate a handful of these seeds because we were out of watermelon and I want more, wow I was a gullible kid!

    Vasana Phong
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too much Tom and Jerry for me, I actually thought the moon was made out of cheese when I was 5

    mcborge1
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one of those things our parents told us as children.

    Princezz Puffypants
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought they just told kids that to explain away pregnant bellies... at least that's what they told my grandma when she was a kid

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    #33

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe Eating cheese before bed gives you nightmares.

    Turnerredman , bublikhaus Report

    Mickysixxx
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I eat cheese during the night (3am) I'm fine. Secret night cheese tastes better

    Robert Trebor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be a good brand name "Secret Night Cheese"

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    Chris Hooley
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm. I'm not convinced. Stilton, gorgonza and Danish blue have all been responsible for some VERY David Lynch dreams as far as I'm concerned.

    T5n
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a 2005 study that concluded that large amounts of cheese such as Stilton does affect dreams.

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    Jo Davies
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It holds some truth. Aged cheese contains tyramine, which make our body release stress hormones. But a cream cheese can help sleep.

    D. Pitbull
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well... thank Dickens for that one...

    Jeremy James
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just saw a notice about a sleep study to determine if there is any truth to this. They said it pays $1000/mo AND they send you various cheeses.

    A Bobcat From Philly
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It gives me nightmares that there won't be any cheese left for my morning omelettes!

    Corvus
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get nightmares regardless of what I eat. It's just lovely... (sigh)

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    #34

    Shaking or flipping integral Polaroid photographs while they're developing. This dates back to the 'peel-apart" instant Polaroids that came before the all-in-one "integral" instant films. You used to have to coat the finished print with a polymer coating fluid, and shaking the print would help it dry faster. But it's unnecessary now.

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    Kitty 🥀
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But… it’s a part of the experience!

    Lena Hill
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    unfortunately it only harms the final product 😅

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    DustTea
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Take my picture now, shake it till you see it-“

    Cooter McCoughlin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You do need to shake digital photos though

    Strahd Ivarius
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn't we do it also with camera phones?

    Carl Oxley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Polaroid says shaking isn't a thing but putting them face down to let them develop.

    Blackheart
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People shook them to disperse the chemicals, but it was more of a temperature issue than anything else. Polaroids in the cold were awful and slow to develop.

    Mike Fitzpatrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember the "cold clip"? You would put the photo in the cold clip then put the whole shootin match under your arm. It made the pics develop quicker when it was cold outside.

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    elcee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    um, no its better if u shake it lol besides WHAT ELSE will u do as we know the same rule applies as water that will not boil if u watch it

    Beth Bartel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Polaroid actually recommends not doing it

    Mr. Cinder
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Polaroid has said flat out NOT to do it because it can ruin the photo.

    Karen Grace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what I understood too. There is a layer of developing fluid and if you shook it it would no longer be distributed evenly. We just set ours down on a flat surface and came back later to check them out.

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    #35

    Almost all the weird things people believe about charging batteries is completely wrong, they are based on Old NiCad cells and most of that advice does not apply to lithium ion / LiPO batteries

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    Jake stenhouse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except for the bit about them spontaneously Combusting

    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LiPOs lose the ability to hold a charge over time. Charge cycles are a secondary factor. If you want to make a LiPO last longer, try to keep it at around 70%. They last a bit longer if you avoid full charge and full drain situations. Personally, it doesn't make much of a difference in my expierence.

    David
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is perhaps more accurate to say the concerns have changed with battery type. What DOES apply to lithium ion batteries is letting them go fully dead (below about 2.5 volts) and cause them to "die" and/or not take a full charge any more and overcharging them can cause them to catch fire. Many LI chargers and even many LI battery packs have built in smart circuitry to prevent over discharge / over charge. BUT NOT ALL. TLDR: If you have LI based devices you rarely use, charge the batteries once in a while. Another LI battery thing is self discharge. Even off / unused they slowly lose charge over time.

    C L
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait - what weird things about batteries?? Don't just put out a teaser like that

    DC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NiCd were used in model racing for decades. They really reacted to how they were treated ... so, as I went to school back then, I had the time to prepare them before racing weekends ... and thereby, as batteries were free to chose, outperformed the wanker who manipulated his motor without breaking any rules. Great times, then. My batteries were treated really well, got a few rounds of charge/discharge beforehand and thereby were ... well, really well performing.

    Jake stenhouse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess with such long legs they’d be fast runners as well

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    madbakes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I know nothing either way

    ormondotvos
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lead-acid, Li-ion, NiCad, LiFePhosphate, all different. RTFM!

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    #36

    35 Annoying Myths That Some People Still Believe “50% of marriages end in divorce” is misused so frequently that I would qualify it as a popular and annoying myth, and it comes down to the general population knowing f**k-all about statistics. If a couple goes to get married for the first time, there is NOT a 50% chance they are going to get divorced; the entire basis of the 50% number comes from factoring second, third, and even fourth and beyond divorces. Try this: if every couple in the world did have an even split 50% divorce rate, and then just one couple gets divorced twice, then that number instantly becomes <50% chance due to the skew. Now factor in the countless amounts of multiple-divorce couples on the planet. The myth is just awkward and breeds a surprising amount of pessimism towards marriage.

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    Premislaus de Colo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I go for a walk with my dog statistically we both have three legs

    Fantastic Mr Fox
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In USA and EU it’s around 45%., China 44%. There’s a table on Wikipedia divorce demographics.

    Jill Rhodry
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta love statistics and research, you can get nearly any result you like - Russian Roulette, I studied 1000 people who've played RR, they're all alive so RR is safe to play.

    Kimba
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strange that all the ones I studied ended up dead. 🤔

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    Elio
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good point. Also, once divorce became more available (no fault divorce), many people who really needed it got divorced. Sone states did not consider domestic violence as a grounds for divorce. The suicide rate for women decreased once divorce was more available.

    Max Fox
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The math. Imagine that 30% of first marriages end in divorce. That's a 30% divorce rate. Now imagine that 2/3 of the divorced couples remarry, 3/4 of the second time marriages end in divorce, 2/3 of the second divorced people remarry, and 90% of the people who have been married three times divorce. That comes out to 42% of all marriages ending in divorce, even though 70% of all people are still in their first marriage, and 76% of all people are married.

    Kitty 🥀
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    … An integer? A prime number? That sounds right.

    Ruth Kilpatrick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...<50% chance due to the skew. Now factor in the countless amounts of multiple-divorce couples on the planet. The myth is just awkward and breeds a surprising amount of pessimism towards marriage.

    RafCo (he/him/ele)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US 41% of first marriages end in divorce. That number jumps to 70% if one of both spouses is on their second or third marriage. But those are US statistics, will likely be different in other countries. Edit: I am 10 years into my second marriage and have no plans to divorce.

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    #37

    That the middle ages were "dark" and people swam on sh*t and bathed only two times a year

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    ASC2901 Student
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dark ages was a thing. People bathed 1-2 times a year and when they did, it was mostly in the month of June. This is why lots of weddings are in June so that no one is smell. Also, the flowers that the bride holds were meant to be so that any body odor would be erased.m They called it the dark ages because that’s when little inventions were made and also that the time period when the Black Death spread around. The Black Death was a plague that cause 70-200 million people to die which was around 1/3 of Europe's population at the time. It was also called the dark ages because every piece of land that an lord/nobility owned was isolated into small self-efficient farming communities that in the end cause there to be less collective learning. (Learning in which you learn from others.) Less collective learning caused little to none new inventions to be made.

    Zia Barrett
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1) No Mediaeval scholar would use the term Dark Ages. 2) The bathing 1-2 times a year is a long debunked myth. People bathed every day, or does cleaning yourself every day with water and soap but not sitting in a tub not count as bathing any more? People even continued to maintain and use Roman bathhouses. 3) People got married in June because it's warm. Winter would even kill nobles and lords. 4) "The Dark Ages" was around 300AD - 1300AD. The Black Death began in 1346. 5) Saddle innovations, tidal water mills, modifying grape press designs into the precursor for the European printing press, modifying earlier design horologia into mechanical clock mechanisms aren't invention? To name a handful. Not counting Arabian and Chinese invention in here. 6) Everyone learns from others, in classrooms or in the home. Humans are creatures of collective learning, education was prized, scholars and scribes did very well. People learned, people recorded, people wrote books, the evidence of learning in this era is all around.

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    Hayley Futter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought this was a myth though? That it was called the dark ages by one guy who personally didn't know much of what happened during that time, and the name just stuck. There were plenty of inventions made at the time. Key ones were the horse collar and heavy plow which revolutionised agriculture and transport.

    Blackheart
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm calling BS on this one. The Dark Ages refers the the Early Medieval period, and frankly, there was a lot of weirdness and violence.

    Tarik Dursun Zorgulen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it does not cover all of the world. It is used for most portions of the Europe. China, Persia etc. were thriving quite nicely for instance. And yes, some of the world knew that the world was round, but not most of the Europe. Remember, education was a rare privilege with no printed books and no schools in every neighborhood. As for bathing everyday, who the hell thinks it is possible with no running water and no plumbing to bathe everyday? Have you EVER lived in a real 3rd world country? No, bathing everyday is a luxury not everyone would be able to afford. And roman baths??? really? I mean there were also castles and palaces too. But that does not mean everyone slept in a palace. Not every village would have a roman bath. The real myth is thinking these are myths.

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    Senjo Krane
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They were 'dark' as in unenlightened.

    Reba Jane
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what I always thought. But I'm c**p at History. Not sure how one swims on s**t either

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    Christos Arvanitis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not so sure about this one. In the excellent documentary "Monty Python and the Holy Grail", it is clear that the villagers were quite filthy and wallowed in mud...

    Mr. Cinder
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it wasn't exactly pleasant either.

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