some mind blowing myths that sound like truth but are actually false

 

1.       The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by slaves: While this is a commonly held belief, it's actually not true. The workers who built the pyramids were likely paid labourers who were well-fed and well-cared for.

2.       Humans only have five senses: In fact, humans have many more than five senses, including a sense of balance, a sense of temperature, and a sense of time.

3.       Gum takes seven years to digest: This is a myth that's been around for a long time, but it's not true. Gum passes through the digestive system in the same way as other foods.

4.       Goldfish have a three-second memory: Goldfish actually have a memory span of several months and are capable of learning and remembering things.

5.       The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a solid mass of trash: While the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a serious problem, it's not a solid mass of trash. Instead, it's a collection of small pieces of plastic and other debris.

6.       Lightning never strikes the same place twice: This is a common myth, but lightning can and does strike the same place multiple times.

7.       Bats are blind: While bats use echolocation to navigate, they are not blind and can see just fine.

8.       The Earth is flat: This is a myth that has been around for centuries, but it's been debunked by science. The Earth is a sphere.

9.       Carrots improve your eyesight: While carrots are a healthy food, they don't actually improve your eyesight. This myth was perpetuated during World War II as a way to hide the fact that the British were using radar to spot enemy planes.

10.   Sharks can smell a drop of blood from miles away: While sharks do have a strong sense of smell, they can't smell a drop of blood from miles away. The actual distance depends on factors such as the size of the drop and the current in the water.