22 Common Misconceptions You've Always Believed (Until Now)

14. Dogs & Cats See In Black & White

Remember being told that cats and dogs see in black and white? Despite the continued prevalence of this belief, it has actually been debunked for nearly 50 years. Both cats and dogs do in fact see in color, although their perception is much more limited than ours.

13. Goldfish Have 3 Second Memories

Fish may not be considered the most intelligent creatures around, but goldfish most certainly can retain memories for more than 3 seconds. In fact, research has found that they can retain information for up to a year.