Exploring the Roots of Misinformation

What year did David Hänig publish his influential paper on taste?

• 1920

• 1895

• 1912

• 1901

According to the taste map, where is sweetness detected on the tongue?

• At the base

• At the tip

• In the middle

• Along the sides

What is the main issue with the taste map?

• It is not widely known

• It is incorrect

• It is too old

• It is too complex

What did Hänig use to test for bitter taste in his research?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Sucrose

• Salt

• Quinine sulfate

What did Hänig's data suggest about taste sensitivity?

• It is the same across the tongue

• It varies across the tongue

• It is strongest in the middle

• It is weakest at the tip

What language was Hänig's dissertation written in?

• English

• Spanish

• French

• German

What was one of the main reasons the taste map misconception spread?

• Hänig's work was never published

• Lack of interest in taste research

• The images inspired by Hänig's work

• Hänig's work was too complex

What is the fifth basic taste that is now recognized?

• Sweet

• Bitter

• Umami

• Sour

What should you maintain when encountering a surprising anecdote or chart?

• Curiosity

• Excitement

• Skepticism

• Indifference

What can misconceptions leave on every part of your tongue?

• A salty taste

• A bitter taste

• A sour taste

• A sweet taste