15 Common Myths People Still Be Believing
Simple myths and often false truths that people believe even though they have been disproven.
Published 5 years ago in Wow
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Caesar Salad was created as a tribute to Julius Caesar. Again, this myth is incredibly popular and is, to be honest, pretty easy to believe. Especially with that parmesan on top. However, this world-famous salad has roots in Mexico and was created by chef Caesar Cardini at his restaurant in Tijuana.
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“Elementary, my dear Watson.” was a classic quote by Sherlock Holmes. While this quote is CERTAINLY associated with the famous detective, it wasn’t actually him who said it. In fact, it wasn’t even said in the books. Basil Rathbone was the first to quip that in 1929’s ‘The Return of Sherlock Holmes.’
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Sharks can’t get cancer. After the release of the 1992 book, ‘Sharks Don’t Get Cancer’, people all over the world tried to get their hands on ground shark cartilage in the hopes of consuming it to help them become immune/healed from the illness. However, not only does eating shark meat do nothing, sharks CAN get cancer, it’s just very rare for them.
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Iron Maidens were spiked cages of torture. The myth of Iron Maidens started in the 18th century, when people, for whatever reason, made a point of trying to make the middle-ages seem far more barbaric than they were. The reconstructions of iron maidens found in museums are actually misinterpreted recreations.
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