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Brian · 08-20-2003, 08:24 PM

If you don't know what a fallacy (sp?) it is a popular belief that is not true. One common example is the saying that coffee stunts your growth. This is false. I drank coffee when I was little and I have grown a lot. I am now 5'10 and am taller than the rest of my immediate family.
Another popular one is the belief that Mountain Dew lowers a man's sperm count. I believed this was true until a member pointed out to another member who said that he/she doesn't drink MD because of that reason that it was not true and that "I can't believe people still believe that." I wonder who started that fallacy?

What are some other ones that you can think of and did you ever believe any of the above two or any others?

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 08-20-2003, 08:26 PM

Chocolate gives you pimples? No.

(One I heard today: ) Drinking pickle juice will make a drug urine test thingy come out positive....no.

brownsocks · 08-20-2003, 09:11 PM

forgs cause warts - they don't, fun to stick firecrackers in though too bad they are illegal in canada...anyone wanna send me some

Kay Scarpetta · 08-20-2003, 09:24 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
One common example is the saying that coffee stunts your growth. This is false. I drank coffee when I was little and I have grown a lot. I am now 5'10 and am taller than the rest of my immediate family.

I still say that's true

the doctors said I should have grown over 6 feet tall. What am I? Like... 5'3 and a half?! And the doctor said I'm done growing

TJL · 08-20-2003, 09:35 PM

The newest fallacy I've just discovered...

People told me "Gangs Of New York" was a great film, but now I know it's just not true.

-*Forever*- · 08-20-2003, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
The newest fallacy I've just discovered...

People told me "Gangs Of New York" was a great film, but now I know it's just not true.

But a similar one for me - people told me Moulin Rouge sucked. Uhhh.... no.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 08-20-2003, 10:12 PM

Chocolate/greasy food causes zits. No! Not unless your some freak and use it to exfoliate your pores.

If you dream that you die, you die in real life. People say its true.. but if your dead no one knows what you dreamt about!!!

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 08-20-2003, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
Another popular one is the belief that Mountain Dew lowers a man's sperm count. I believed this was true until a member pointed out to another member who said that he/she doesn't drink MD because of that reason that it was not true and that "I can't believe people still believe that." I wonder who started that fallacy?

I heard that was true. Amandas brother in law drinks MD like its going out of style, and he and his wife cant have a kid due to low sperm count.

Who knows though. Coincidence perhaps.

08-20-2003, 08:24 PM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Fallacies (sp?) If you don't know what a fallacy (sp?) it is a popular belief that is not true. One common example is the saying that coffee stunts your growth. This is false. I drank coffee when I was little and I have grown a lot. I am now 5'10 and am taller than the rest of my immediate family. Another popular one is the belief that Mountain Dew lowers a man's sperm count. I believed this was true until a member pointed out to another member who said that he/she doesn't drink MD because of that reason that it was not true and that "I can't believe people still believe that." I wonder who started that fallacy? What are some other ones that you can think of and did you ever believe any of the above two or any others?

08-20-2003, 09:11 PM	#3
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08-20-2003, 09:35 PM	#5
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08-20-2003, 10:12 PM	#7
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08-20-2003, 08:26 PM	#2
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	Chocolate gives you pimples? No. (One I heard today: ) Drinking pickle juice will make a drug urine test thingy come out positive....no.