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Myth or Fact? Common Beliefs Put to the Test

You've heard them a hundred times: but are they true? Ten popular beliefs about animals, space, the body and science, each with a clear verdict. About 7 minutes. Mostly true-or-false, plus a pick-the-myth question, a select-both question and a slider on a number people often get wrong.

10 questions · by bczak

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  1. The Great Wall of China is easily visible to the naked eye from the Moon.
  2. Goldfish only remember things for about three seconds.
  3. Honey stored sealed and dry can stay edible for thousands of years.
  4. Which of these statements is a MYTH?
  5. Humans only use about 10% of their brains.
  6. Venus is hotter than Mercury.
  7. Bulls charge because they are angered by the colour red.
  8. Which TWO of these statements are myths? Select both.
  9. Roughly what percentage of an adult's body weight is water, on average?
  10. Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.