40 Counterintuitive Bits of Trivia That Will Turn Your Brain Inside Out Like a Shirt in the Laundry
They say that we’re transitioning from The Age of Information to The Age of Intelligence, so we wanted to send The Age of Information off with a massive thank you. We used to think that all kinds of half-truths were full-blown truths, and while ignorance was bliss at the time, we’re glad that we’re no longer in the dark.
Everything that you’re a little unsure about can be proven or disproven with a quick search. Whether it’s a more old-school Google search or a new school A.I. search, the truth is at your fingertips. We found a good batch for you pre-internet oldies who might still believe them. Then, it’s time to get with the times!
Disney
Farming
Singles
Potatoes
Marriage
Lions
Serial Killers
Siberia
Australia
Sugar
Conception
Roadrunners
Vitamin C
Source: Healthline
Giraffes
Tesla and Edison
Coffee
Police Brutality
Elephants
Goldfish
The Shape of the Earth
Springtime
Bathing in Medieval Times
Sharks and Blood
Sources: BBC Science Focus, Two Oceans Aquarium
Knights
Birds
Source: 40 Myths (That've Been Around Forever) We All Believe