Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Lightning Can Strike the Same Place Twice

Lightning can absolutely strike the same place twice. This myth was likely created when scientists were able to calculate the extremely low likelihood of a person getting struck by lightning. However, some structures, like The Empire State Building, get struck by lightning up to 100 times a year. 

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The More You Know

  • Wasting food is illegal for supermarkets in France.
  • The first breakfast cereal had to be soaked overnight before it could be eaten.
  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
  • Water makes different pouring sounds depending on its temperature.
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