19 Common Myths That Are Straight-Up BS

It's always wise to live by the classic refrain, “Don't believe everything that you hear.” If I'd followed it a little more closely, maybe my retirement account would still be in my possession, and not somewhere off the coast of French Guiana. Someday I will find you, Jean-Phillippe, and your reckoning will be legendary. My personal finances aside, here's 19 common myths that you can forcefully correct on dates and bring the night to a grinding halt.