misconception

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

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

From 2000 through 2014, the misconception continued to spread through media organizations across North America.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026

It’s a common misconception that the federal government regulates the dates on food.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

But Darwin, in all truth, had misconceived the notion, and pangene would always carry the memory of that misconception.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

However, several parents told the BBC they only discovered the option after researching it themselves, citing confusion about the rules and misconceptions about what happens if a child starts later.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 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

Our misconceptions and stereotypes about men and women at work shape our reality—and could reshape it, if only we would accept the hard facts and work to change them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

“In light of all the political fuss that’s going on, I think my presence on the team challenges those misconceptions that people have about who a Muslim woman is and can be.”

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad