At Witches and Dragons, we collect ideas and concepts that are still alive in the 21st century but have long since been debunked.
There are still quite a few people who believe that the Earth is flat, or in voodoo dolls. They also believe that lightning never strikes the same place twice. Ironically, it actually does this quite often, because resistance is lower in some places than in others.
The aim is to approach these topics in a light-hearted way and, where appropriate, with a sense of humor.
We use only 10% of our brains.
The 10% Myth: Why Your Brain Isn’t a Lazy Couch Potato It may be the most flattering myth of all: that we use only ten percent of our brains. It suggests that we are all dormant geniuses. If only we could find the right “hack,” we could unlock the rest and suddenly do everything. It’s…
Black cats bring bad luck
Or Simply Misunderstood? Ah, the black cat. Just a shadow in the night, a mysterious apparition silently watching you. For some, the ultimate symbol of bad luck; for others, simply a cat with an especially stylish coat. But let’s be honest: where did the belief that black cats bring bad luck come from? It probably began somewhere…
Bats are blind
Or Does It Just Seem That Way? Bats are often seen as mysterious and fascinating animals. But along with their nocturnal lifestyle and association with caves and darkness, they carry a persistent myth: that bats are blind. This belief is so widespread that even the expression “as blind as a bat” reflects it…
Cold Weather Causes Colds
A Persistent Myth Debunked It’s an idea that has been around 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 cold weather as the culprit. But is that really justified? Let’s take a…
