Turns Out... We Got a Lot of Stuff Wrong!: Myths and Misconceptions That Shaped Our World

By David Palmer

Everything you thought you knew... might be completely wrong. Think egg yolks are heart-attack fuel? That leaded gasoline was safe? That flying cars would be everywhere by 2000? Turns Out... We Got a Lot of Stuff Wrong is your guide to the myths, misconceptions, and downright bizarre beliefs that shaped history--and how we finally got the facts straight. From nutrition myths and forgotten medical practices to debunked science and cultural facepalms, this book reveals the ideas we once held as absolute truth--and what made us believe them in the first place. Inside, you'll explore over 100 eye-opening chapters, including: Why leeches and bloodletting were once mainstream medicine How Coca-Cola, opium, and even mercury were promoted as health cures How doctors believed smoking while pregnant was not just safe--but recommended Why the Bermuda Triangle myth exploded into pop culture How nutrition myths like "Egg yolks are dangerous" or "Salt is always bad" got so much traction Why microwaves, deodorant, and aluminum pans were falsely accused of causing cancer How marketing, fear, and pseudoscience led us astray--over and over again Each short chapter is packed with fascinating facts, cultural context, and the strange stories behind humanity's wrong turns. Some are funny. Some are scary. All of them will leave you saying, "Wait... we really believed that?" Perfect for: Trivia lovers, skeptics, and curious minds Fans of myth-busting books like Freakonomics , Stuff You Should Know , or Because Internet History buffs and science nerds who love the messy side of progress Gift buyers--this makes a great conversation starter for readers 13 and up What readers are saying: "Like a late-night Wikipedia rabbit hole in book form--fascinating and addictive." "The perfect mix of entertaining and educational. You'll laugh, you'll cringe, you'll definitely learn something new." This is more than just a trivia book. It's a reminder that the world changes, knowledge evolves, and even the smartest minds of their time were sometimes hilariously (or dangerously) wrong. It challenges us to ask: what do we believe today that tomorrow's science will laugh at? Turns out... we got a lot of stuff wrong. Let's set the record straight.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DQS874M5
• ISBN13: 9798303942875
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 207 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"