13 Commom Beliefs That Are Stupid But Most People Believe

Society is filled with myths that influence beliefs. We must debunk these fallacies. An intriguing forum question was, "What's a common, yet misguided belief held by many?" Let's examine top replies.

CHILDREN ARE ABUSED BY STRANGERS ONLY

Contrary to the myth, most child abuse occurs within their trust circle, not by strangers.

HAIR WILL GROW THICKER

"Shaving only removes hair at the skin's surface, not affecting the follicle. Regrowth may appear thicker due to the blunt tip but will return to normal. A user comments, shaving makes hair grow back thicker."

CRACKING KNUCKLES

Knuckle popping is due to nitrogen bubbles in synovial fluid. Claims of it causing arthritis are disproven.

TAX BRACKETS

Tax brackets tax higher income at higher rates, but only on additional earnings. A salary hike doesn't necessarily mean a lower net income due to taxes. Learn more.

RECYCLING

"Recycled" labels can be deceiving; many products only contain a small amount of recycled materials. Less than 10% of global plastic waste has been recycled. A user calls it just marketing, pointing out most recycling actually ends up in landfill. It's still important to separate trash. Learn more.

COLD IS OFTEN CAUGHT BY VIRUS

Colds are caused by viruses, not cold weather, and are spread through contact with infected individuals. A user comments, "Colds don't come from being cold; it's a virus."

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Hydrogen peroxide may damage healthy skin cells and delay healing. Its fizz doesn't effectively kill bacteria. Wash wounds with mild soap & water instead.

HR DEPARTMENT

HR departments primarily protect company interests over employee well-being. They may prioritize cost savings over employee happiness and suppress concerns. A user notes: “HR dept will have your best interests at heart and not just look out for the company.”

ONLY 10% OF THE BRAIN IS USED

We use almost all our brains, not just 10%. Science disproves the popular culture myth. Embrace your full potential. Learn more

GOING HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE

Ambulances offer quicker transport but not immediate hospital care. Emergency room staff prioritize patients by severity, not arrival time. Using an ambulance doesn't assure faster ER attention. The most critical cases are treated first.

CARROTS

Carrots have beta-carotene but they don't significantly improve eyesight. It's a WW2 myth. Have a balanced diet and regular eye checks for optimal eye health. Learn more.

BLOOD IN THE VEINS

Blood isn't blue. The blue appearance of veins is due to light interaction with skin and blood but the blood is always red due to hemoglobin, which reflects red light. This gives the optical illusion of blue veins. Find out more.

WET HAIR

Wet hair doesn't make you sick, only viruses do. So, enjoy your post-shower breeze. One user debunks the myth of getting sick if going out with wet hair.

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