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
Sam DeCaro, director of clinical outreach and education at the Renfrew Center, described a common misconception: that undereating is fine for people who are not considered underweight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
According to the researchers, this misconception has had serious real-world consequences.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
The misconception is so common that it has been given a name: the etymological fallacy.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Reasons include social acceptance, religion, misconceptions about hygiene and preserving a girl or woman's virginity.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The misconceptions about “Western functional art,” as it’s called throughout, are dismissed right away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 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
“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
When you’re in it and you’re mixed up with feelings, assumptions, influences, and misconceptions, things seem completely impossible to change.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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