Even the most scientific-sounding facts can have their roots buried deep into myths and legends. Take a closer look, some of these you might not have given a second thought before now, touting them to your friends and colleagues to show of your intellectual mind! We dont blame you, some of them arise from a simple saying taken too literally too often, and some have been continuously perpetuated by the popular media. One of these you might have even been taught in school so whos really to blame?! At least our misplaced beliefs teach us to remember one thing science is all about asking questions, and we should never stop, even when we think something is a given because SCIENCE!