List of common misconceptions
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Key Takeaways
- Each entry on these lists of common misconceptions is phrased as a correction; the misconceptions themselves are implied rather than explicitly stated.
- Common misconceptions are widely accepted viewpoints or factoids that are actually false.
- Some misconceptions are also considered urban legends and may contribute to moral panics.
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Source summary
WikipediaEach entry on these lists of common misconceptions is phrased as a correction; the misconceptions themselves are implied rather than explicitly stated. These entries are concise summaries, and the main subject articles contain more detail.
Common misconceptions are widely accepted viewpoints or factoids that are actually false. They often arise from conventional wisdom (such as old wives' tales), stereotypes, superstitions, logical fallacies, misunderstandings of science, or the popularization of pseudoscience and pseudohistory. Some misconceptions are also considered urban legends and may contribute to moral panics.
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