misconception
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One misconception that people often have about conspiracy theories is that there’s a lack of information, Cotlar said, when actually there’s usually a huge abundance of information.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
There’s a common misconception that the beetles are blind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
According to the researchers, this misconception has had serious real-world consequences.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
“It’s a big misconception that better models automatically translate into better trading performance,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
He points out many of its inaccuracies—primarily, the misconception that leprosy travels through the mucous membranes.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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We break down several tax-centric misconceptions about gifting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Inside the beverage industry, Infante says one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the explosion of nonalcoholic drinks is that they’re replacing alcohol altogether.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
"Kaylee helped to improve understanding, challenge misconceptions, and prove there are no limits to what people who are deaf or have hearing loss can achieve."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“We are confident that through ongoing discussions with LAPD, we can clear up the current misconceptions that led to today’s disappointing pause,” said the spokesperson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Yet some of his examples plainly arose from his own misconceptions.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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