10 common false misconceptions


10 common false misconceptions

1. Alcohol keeps you warm




A misconception is an opinion, statement or view that is incorrect due to a misunderstanding of some sort. There are plenty of famous examples of these misconceptions and for one reason or another, some notable, common misconceptions have made their way across the globe and have billions of people thinking their is truth to them, when in actual fact they are scientifically not true. We take a look at 10 common misconceptions in the world today. 10th on the list is that alcohol keeps us warm. In actual fact, while alcohol does dilute blood vessels close to our skin to create warmth, it has been proven to be able to actually drop our core body temperature, making us colder.

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November 8, 2017