22 Common Misconceptions You've Always Believed (Until Now)
10. Redheads Are Going Extinct
Due to their rarity, redheads have been declared on the verge of extinction. Don't believe the hype. The gene for red hair is recessive; both parents have to carry it and it can skip generations. Unless redheads stop reproducing, they arent going anywhere.
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9. A Dog's Mouth Is Cleaner Than A Human's
Despite their consumption of garbage and waste, weve always been told that a dogs mouth is cleaner than a humans. There is no factual basis for this belief. While different, a dogs mouth has just as many germs, microbes, and bacteria in it as ours or any other animal.