20 Science Myths You Thought Were True — Until Now
Before the myths unravel and the facts ignite, take in the visuals that set the stage.
Science is full of fascinating facts, but it’s also full of myths that refuse to die. Some of these myths sound so convincing that even adults, students, and sometimes teachers still repeat them. Today, let’s bust 20 of the biggest science myths you probably believed until now.
1. We Only Use 10% of Our Brain
Nope. Brain scans prove that humans use virtually all parts of the brain, even during simple activities like talking or walking.
2. Lightning Never Strikes the Same Place Twice
Wrong! The Empire State Building in New York is struck by lightning over 20 times a year. ⚡
3. Goldfish Only Have a 3-Second Memory
False! Goldfish can remember things for months, and they can even recognize their owners. 🐟
4. The Great Wall of China is Visible from Space
Astronauts confirmed: It’s not visible with the naked eye from the Moon or even low orbit.
5. Seasons Are Caused by Earth’s Distance from the Sun
Not true. Seasons happen because the Earth is tilted, not because it moves closer or farther from the Sun. 🌍☀️
6. Shaving Makes Hair Grow Back Thicker
Nope. Shaving doesn’t affect hair growth; it only makes hair feel rougher because the ends are blunt.
7. Bulls Hate the Color Red
Bulls are actually color-blind to red. It’s the movement of the matador’s cape that makes them charge. 🐂
8. Sugar Makes Kids Hyperactive
Studies show no direct link. The excitement usually comes from the situation, not the sugar itself. 🍭
9. Touching a Baby Bird Makes Its Mother Reject It
Totally false. Most birds have a poor sense of smell, so touching a chick won’t make the mother abandon it. 🐦
10. Humans Evolved From Monkeys
Not exactly. Humans and modern monkeys share a common ancestor, but one didn’t evolve directly from the other. 🧬
11. Cracking Knuckles Causes Arthritis
No evidence! The cracking sound is just gas bubbles popping in your joints.
12. The Tongue Has Only Four Taste Zones
The “tongue map” is a myth. All parts of the tongue can detect sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. 👅
13. Camels Store Water in Their Humps
Wrong! Camels store fat in their humps, not water. The fat acts as energy reserves. 🐫
14. You Swallow Eight Spiders a Year in Your Sleep
Nope. There’s zero evidence for this creepy myth. Spiders usually avoid humans. 🕷️
15. Glass is a Slow-Flowing Liquid
Actually, glass is an amorphous solid. Old glass looks warped because of how it was made, not because it “flowed.” 🪟
16. Penguins Mate for Life
Many penguin species are monogamous for a season, but not always for life. 🐧
17. Bananas Grows on Trees
Bananas grow on giant herbs, not trees. 🌿🍌
18. A Penny Dropped from a Skyscraper Can Kill You
A penny isn’t heavy enough. It might sting, but it won’t kill because it just can’t reach deadly speed. 🏙️
19. You Can See the Dark Side of the Moon
Nope. The Moon rotates, so both sides get sunlight. We just always see the same face from Earth. 🌙
20. Humans Have Five Senses Only
Sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell are just the basics. We also have balance, temperature, pain, and even a sense of time!
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