Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Sharks Don't Die if They Stop Swimming

Although there are a few species of shark that need to continuously move to push water through their gills, not all sharks share this same evolutionary problem. Bottom feeding sharks, like lemon and nurse sharks, can pump oxygen-rich water through their gills without swimming. In fact, all sharks can survive for long periods of time without moving, simply because their bodies store oxygen differently from ours.

A German and British aeroplane shot each other down in Norway during WWII. The crew met and helped each other survive. Two of them later visited each other many years after the war was over as friends.
Glitter is so unique it can be used as forensic evidence if matching glitter is found at the crime scene and on the suspect since glitter often goes unnoticed by the suspect.
Arkansas hosts the annual World Championship Duck Calling Contest.
Video games help surgeons perform better.

Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Sharks Don't Die if They Stop Swimming

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