10 Common Myths - Busted

10 common myths – Busted.

Truth is part of daily life. We are surrounded be truth, and that’s what we have to live by for about our whole life. But, this post will show you how you haven’t entirely been floating in the ‘all truth’ sea. Here are 10 of many common misconceptions.

Myth Number 10 – There are different sections for different tastes on the tongue.
Actual Fact – There are no different taste-buds or any different ‘sections’ on the tongue, which has been proven by latest studies.

Myth Number 9 – The 5 Second Rule
Actual Fact – The bacteria on the ground doesn’t take 5 seconds to stick onto the food you’re holding, it takes less time than that. A little too less. So the next time you drop your apple, make sure to not eat it, even if it’s on the ground for a second (Yes, it’s that fast).

Myth Number 8 – Bulls hate Red
Actual Fact – No they don’t. Bulls are colour blind – means that they can’t distinguish between different colours. It is the bullfighter’s cloth movement, which is perceived by the bull as a threat.

Myth Number 7 – Left and Right Sides of the Brain
Actual Fact – There is no solid separating structure to separate the two hemispheres. Moreover, the ‘left side’ of the brain can learn actions of the right side, and vice versa.

Myth Number 6 – You should drink 8 glasses of water a day
Actual Fact – This myth is very common, but not true (Duh). You should drink only when you’re thirsty. Especially, in places where there is a dry climate, excessive water intake can be unhealthy.

Myth Number 5 – Humans have 5 senses
Actual Fact – We do have 5, and more. Humans have close to 20 senses, which include Hunger, Pain, Thirst etc.

Myth Number 4 – Dogs sweat by Salivating
Actual Fact – They don’t. They sweat by their footpads. As they have small sweat glands, they have a generally warm body. To cool off, they use panting as a cooling activity.

Myth Number 3 – Fingernails and Hair keep growing after death
Actual Fact – Not true. All the body matter starts to decay. As they fingernails and hair take time to decay and the skin doesn’t take as much, it seems like an illusion as there is less skin and hair is still seen.

Myth Number 2 – Cracking Knuckles leads to Arthritis and bone damage
Actual Fact – No it doesn’t. The sound is just of the gas bubbles popping, in between your bones.

Myth Number 1 – Sushi means raw fish
Actual Fact – Sorry to disappoint, but it doesn’t. Sushi actually means rice-vinegar, whereas Sashimi means raw fish. As Sashimi is put on many sushi rolls, this became a misconception.