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

There’s a common misconception that salads are at their peak during the warm seasons.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 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

"There is also a widespread misconception that if something is easy to buy online, it must be safe."

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

This understandable misconception arises from the fact that — unlike other chlorinated hydrocarbons — DDT in powder form is not readily absorbed through the skin.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson