Favourite Facts That Are False
Napoléon Was Short - It is believed that he was a short person (short as dwarf). But ask yourself "Is a person 5' 6'' tall is really a short person?". He was slightly above average height for a frenchman of that time.
Bulls Hate Red - Bulls are color-blind. They actually perceive the motions of the bullfighter's cloth as a threat.
Don't Eat And Swim - Few people believes that swimming after having meal increases the risk of cramps. It is not true. But full stomach make us short of breathe.
Salty Water Boils Quicker - Adding little salt to water while boiling it, makes no difference. It can actually take longer time to boil.
Different Tongue Parts - There are no different sections of the tongue for each taste: bitter, sour, salty, sweet, and meaty.
Black Holes - Are these so called "holes" really holes? Nope. These are heavily dense objects with massive gravitational pull.
Alcohol Keeps Us Warm - No, It's not true. Why? It dilates warm blood vessels near the skin which generates the sensation of warmth. It can actually drop the core body temperature.
Bats Are Blind - I wonder why Batman isn't blind. Don't you? Actually bat not only can see but they also use echolocation. That's why they are so awesome as Batman (haha).
Tomatoes Are Vegetables - Science says if it has seed, it's a fruit.
Don't Touch Baby Birds - Most birds have a limited sense of smell, so they won't abandon babies who "smell" of humans
Einstein Failed Maths - Nope. He failed an entrance exam for a school though excelled in maths. He was a Genius.
Source - informationisbeautiful.net
(with inputs from Sugam Sachan)
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