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. Shaving Thickens Hairs - Hairs which re-grow after shaving are not thicker, coarser or darker. It just appears so because they grow up with a blunt tip.