misconception

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That misconception, they say, contributes to the glut of plastic piling up in our rivers and oceans, and inside our bodies.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

McCullum said he thought there was a "misconception" that he ran a "loose ship" and wanted everyone out drinking, and that he didn't care about cricket.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Perhaps a common misconception about non-alcoholic beverages, also known as mocktails, is that they are inherently boring, lacking the flavor complexities found in cocktails.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

One common misconception: You don’t need to get the flu vaccine if you’ve already had the flu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

But then she reverts to her original misconception.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell