Common science misconceptions that you never knew
By
Editorial Staff in
Amazing
On 18th February 2014
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#1: Blind as a Bat
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#2: Poinsettias
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#3: Dropping a Penny
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#4: Blondes and Redheads
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#5: Grave Growth
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#6: Snot
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#7: Pure Water
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#8: Frog Warts
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#9: Head under Sand
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#10: Blue Blood
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#11: Sugar Free
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#12: Talented Eggs
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#13: Cracking Bones
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#14: Organic?
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#15: Blood Pressure
Stress doesn't play a large role in chronic high blood pressure. Acute stress can temporarily increase blood pressure, but overall it's not a main cause of hypertension. Things like genetics, smoking, and a bad diet are much bigger factors.
