Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Cats and Dogs Are Not Colorblind

So, technically dogs and cats cannot see as many colors as human beings. However, it has been proven that dogs and cats can see both greens and blues. They also have more rods in their eyes than humans do, meaning that they can see better than humans in low-light situations. 

Space Isn't Exactly 'Cold'

The void of space can actually be a multitude of temperatures all at the same time. For instance, just outside of the Earth's atmosphere, space is roughly 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Whereas, the coldest corner of space sits around -454 degrees Fahrenheit. It all depends on your location in space, which we hope isn't too far away from the Earth. 

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The More You Know

  • Four times more people speak English as a second language than as a native one.
  • You can survive being in outer space without permanent damage for about half a minute.
  • Surfaces near the equator move much faster than those in other locations on Earth.
  • Pittsburgh is the only city where all three major sports teams share the same colors.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.