Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

People Do Not Get Warts from Frogs and Toads

You cannot get warts from a frog or a toad, but you can get warts from people. Human papillomavirus is what causes wart growth in human beings, and it can be transferred through physical contact. Don't worry, you probably already have it, and it's not dangerous whatsoever. 

This Dinosaur is Not a Brontosaurus

Even though Michael Crichton called this dinosaur a Brontosaurus in Jurassic Park, that's not actually the name of this creature. This dinosaur is actually called an Apatosaurus. For some reason, the name Brontosaurus caught on after two paleontologists funded over the name over 130 years ago. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.