Here's our comprehensive list of the most shocking science "facts" that are actually wrong.
These myths, old wives tales, and misconceptions have been passed down through the ages, but we are here to put an end to that.
For the list we used Wikipedia's great list of "Common Misconceptions" and this great reddit.com thread, along with our own brains. You can find the source of our facts under the images.
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Most diamonds aren't formed from compressed coal. Rather they are compressed and heated 90 miles below the surface of the Earth, while Coal is found about 2 miles below the Earth's surface.
Being "blind as a bat" means not being blind at all. While many use echolocation to navigate, all of them can see.
Poinsettias won't kill you or your pets, though you still shouldn't eat them. The flowers might make you a bit sick with some gastrointestinal issues.
(SOURCE: The New York Botanical Garden)
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