Misconception vs. Fact

Muslims worship a different God from the Abrahamic religions (Judaism & Christianity)

• True

• False

Misconception: The Great Wall of China is visible from space. Fact: The Great Wall is not visible from space without aid.

• True

• False

• Only during the day

• Only with a telescope

Misconception: Vikings wore horned helmets. Fact: Vikings did not wear horned helmets.

• True

• False

• Only during battles

• Only for ceremonial purposes

Misconception: Napoleon Bonaparte was extremely short. Fact: Napoleon was of average height for his time.

• True

• False

• He was very tall

• He was shorter than average

Misconception: The Earth is flat. Fact: The Earth is an oblate spheroid.

• True

• False

• Only in ancient times

• Only in certain cultures

Misconception: Bats are blind. Fact: Bats have good eyesight and use echolocation.

• True

• False

• Only at night

• Only in daylight

Misconception: Humans only use 10% of their brains. Fact: Humans use all parts of their brains.

• True

• False

• Only during sleep

• Only when awake

Misconception: Goldfish have a three-second memory. Fact: Goldfish have a memory span of months.

• True

• False

• Only when trained

• Only in captivity

Misconception: Lightning never strikes the same place twice. Fact: Lightning can strike the same place multiple times.

• True

• False

• Only in open fields

• Only on tall buildings

Misconception: Sugar causes hyperactivity in children. Fact: Sugar does not cause hyperactivity.

• True

• False

• Only in large amounts

• Only in small amounts