‘What’s a common idea that science has already debunked, but people still believe?’ – 17 theories that should be confined to the dustbin of history

10.

‘That humans have five senses. This idea stems from ancient Greek philosophy (mainly Aristotle), and is still taught in schools today.

‘However science (and common sense) has long shown that we have more than five senses, e.g.proprioception (body position), vestibular (sense of balance) etc.’
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11.

‘That shaving makes your hair grow thicker, while waxing makes it thinner (as a woman I hear this all the time)’
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12.

‘The fact that chiropractors are practicing pseudoscience, the only research-backed thing they do is that back cracking can provide temporary relief. Everything else they claim to do is bs’
-tttlumberjack

13.

‘Cracking your knuckles doesn’t cause arthritis. It just annoys everyone around you’
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14.

‘Going outside in cold weather without appropriate outerwear will (directly) give you a cold’
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15.

‘Alpha male. The scientist that came up with the concept himself debunked it.’
-pfthewall

16.

‘Cold water somehow boils faster than warm/tepid water.

‘Been debunked ’cause that’s not how the laws of thermodynamics work’
-Swampet

17.

‘Sugar makes kids hyperactive, studies don’t support this’
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