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About these myths it’s time to forget.

Modern society has many misconceptions. Other illusions are considered the norm, however contrary to the scientific data.

We have selected for you the most common prejudices that have already been proven wrong.

1. Mice love cheese

So, what not in forces to resist the inviting smell and delicate flavor. In the past scented product was one of the few that is stored on shelves without packaging. Therefore suffered from rodents more than others. Later, the conviction of the attachment of rodents to the cheese firmly entrenched in society.

2. Kids go mad from sugar

In fact, the inability of the child’s “right” to behave — the problem is psychological. However, the myth are extremely tenacious and forcing parents to strictly dispense sweets to children. Worth noting: the need of the child’s body in the Sahara much higher than that of an adult.

3. Ferdinand Magellan circumnavigated

The Navigator began the first voyage around the world that opened the Strait, known in history under his name, but to finish the swim but could not. In a skirmish on the island of Silulu (Philippines) he was killed. The journey was completed by his Deputy Juan Sebastian Elcano.

4. Friday the 13th is day of bad luck

How did the statement — unknown. The only fact on Friday, 13 October 1307, Pope Clement V, in Alliance with the French king Philip the fair broke up the Templars, arresting its top. On the execution of Grand master of the order Jacques de Molay cursed the king and the Pontiff. Apparently, the fear of the aristocracy is so deeply entrenched in the history of that superstition it is considered important today.

5. England — the rainy country

The myth of Albion established in the literature and is often used by writers to give the mystery. In reality, the most rainy city on Earth — Lloro in Colombia, where there’s a 13 300 mm of precipitation per year. For comparison: in London annual rainfall of approximately 500 mm, and in Rome of the order of 760 mm. But in Italy rainfall in the winter months, and in England are evenly distributed throughout the year.

6. Cats always land on 4 paws

In flight, the cat tends to turn belly down and plan. Light weight and long coat of the animal help slightly slow the decline and buy time to maneuver to land on their feet. But the fall from a small height in a turn is simply not enough time.

7. Mickey mouse is a creation of Walt Disney

In fact, the idea of rowdy mouse came to mind artist cartoonist Abu Iwerks. He was responsible for the first sketches. Disney had a hand in the character much before the output sound of the cartoon on the screen. Then he himself voiced Mickey mouse.

8. The dead sea is the saltiest body of water

Record of salinity in lake don Juan in the Land of Victoria. The pond does not freeze at 30 degrees below zero. Compilers of rankings rarely take into account Antarctica, which is where the vast majority of natural “Champions”.

9. Acid will burn the skin

The statement is true for the electrolyte of the car battery and similar substances. Since modern batteries are easier to put into service or replace, chances to meet a caustic substance is minimal. Most acids encountered in everyday life, in contact with the body will not cause harm.

10. Starchy foods make you fat

The statement, of course, not devoid of common sense. Carbohydrates, one of the main sources of energy that can create fat deposits in the body. But Sharon Natoli of Food and Nutrition Australia, exploring the question since the 1990s, proved that a diet with restriction of bread or gluten (gluten) can harm the health. But by itself, the bread has little effect on weight.

11. The Gypsies have Baron

Perhaps the myth comes from the operetta of Johann Strauss “the Gypsy Baron”, created in 1885. In the usual sense of the aristocrats the Gypsies, or as they call themselves, Roma, no. Is the word “Baro” meaning the Supreme face of the settled community or camp.

12. According to the laws of aerodynamics the may beetle can not fly

The claim was so stable that the teachers are “old school” of engineers is presented as a paradox of nature. But scientists have long studied the movement of the may beetle, or scarab research, and refuted the claim. Based on these studies created a modern helicopter.

13. A liar can’t look you in the eyes

Long been considered that a wandering eye is one of the signs of untruth in the conversation. Scientists have found out that this is misleading. In the case of the characteristics of human vision. When important conversations with emotional intensity for a long time concentrate on one point is incredibly difficult.

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