Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Goldfish Actually Have Pretty Good Memories

Some people say that goldfish can't remember anything for one second, some people say three. However, real science shows that goldfish can remember things for several months. Just because they don't have the most developed brains, doesn't mean that their brains don't work. 

Poinsettias Are All Poisonous 

Poinsettias will not kill you or your pets. Yes, they're not particularly edible, but that's only because of their harsh fibrous nature and the "milk" that's inside of them. Worst case scenario, these flowers will make you a little sick to your stomach. 

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The More You Know

  • The tongue is the only muscle in the body attached from one end.
  • A man sued Pepsi claiming he found a mouse in his Mountain Dew. Pepsi attorneys stated that Mountain Dew will dissolve a mouse in 30 days, and showed his can was purchased 74 days after being manufactured.
  • Roughly 600 Parisians work at the Eiffel Tower each day.
  • In 2009, Burger King launched a campaign that if you unfriended 10 friends on Facebook, you were entitled to a free Whopper. The person you unfriended would get a message telling them that their friendship is worth less than a Whopper.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.