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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The More You Know

  • 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.
  • Christian Bale studied Tom Cruise's mannerisms to prepare for his role as a psychotic killer in American Psycho.
  • Tennis was originally played with bare hands.
  • Video games help surgeons perform better.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.