Did you know that horned Viking helmets are actually a misconception caused by an opera from 1876 called "Der Ring des Nibelungen"? How about the fact that hydrogen peroxide does not effectively reduce bacteria and can actually damage new skin cells, making the healing process take longer and increasing the risk of scarring? Are you aware of the key differences between schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorder? These are all included in Wikipedia's extensive list of common misconceptions. It is quite a long read, but definitely worth it. It might be a good idea to bookmark it and read a few every day. Click here to view Wikipedia's List of common misconceptions.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Common Misconceptions
Did you know that horned Viking helmets are actually a misconception caused by an opera from 1876 called "Der Ring des Nibelungen"? How about the fact that hydrogen peroxide does not effectively reduce bacteria and can actually damage new skin cells, making the healing process take longer and increasing the risk of scarring? Are you aware of the key differences between schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorder? These are all included in Wikipedia's extensive list of common misconceptions. It is quite a long read, but definitely worth it. It might be a good idea to bookmark it and read a few every day. Click here to view Wikipedia's List of common misconceptions.
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