Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Sharks Cannot Smell a Drop of Blood From Miles Away

Although it's not advised to be in shark-infested waters while bleeding, it's not an immediate death sentence. Sharks do have enhanced odor receptors that can sense as little as one part blood to 10,000,000,000 parts water. But, the ocean is much, much bigger than that and it takes a long time for blood molecules to drift far enough in high enough concentration for sharks to react to it. 

Bats Aren't Blind

The term "blind as a bat" doesn't really make much sense if you think about it. All bats have functional eyes. Despite the fact that most bats live in darkness and use echolocation to guide their way, every single bat can see. 

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The More You Know

  • There's a Russian village where every resident is a tightrope walker.
  • When Boris Yeltsin met President Clinton in 1995, his first question was "Do you think O.J. did it?"
  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • A single dollar bill costs 5 cents to make.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.