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Sources:

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_misconceptions, Snopes, Skeptical Inquirer, New Scientist.

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Concept & design: David McCandless Design: Paul Estriga Additional design: Fabio Bergamaschi, Tatjana Dubovina Research: Miriam Quick Ella Hollowood, Pearl Doughty-White

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