At Witches and Dragons we gather ideas and concepts that still exist in the 21st century but are long outdated.
Thus there are still quite a few people who think the earth is flat, or believe in voodoo dolls. Also that lightning never strikes the same place twice. Funny enough, it actually does quite often because the resistance in certain spots is lower than elsewhere.
The intention is to discuss it lightly and sometimes with a sense of humor.
We only use 10% of our brains.
The 10% Myth: Why your brain isn’t a lazy couch‑potato It may be the most flattering myth that exists: we use only ten percent of our brain. It suggests that we are all dormant geniuses. If we just find the right “hack”, we unlock the rest and can suddenly do everything. It is…
Black cats bring bad luck
Or Just Misunderstood? Ah, the black cat. Just a shadow in the night, a mysterious figure that watches you silently. For some the epitome of bad luck, for others just a cat with a particularly sleek coat. But let’s be honest: where does the belief that black cats bring misfortune come from? It probably started somewhere…
Bats are blind
Or does it just seem that way? Bats are often seen as mysterious and fascinating creatures. But together with their nocturnal lifestyle and association with caves and darkness, a stubborn myth clings to these animals: bats are said to be blind. This belief is so widespread that even the saying “as blind as a bat” …
Cold Weather Causes Colds
A Stubborn Myth Debunked It is an idea that has been circulating for generations: if you go outside in the cold without a coat, you’ll get sick. Many people associate the winter months with a higher chance of catching a cold and point to the chilly weather as the culprit. But is that really justified? Let’s …
