At Witches and Dragons, we collect ideas and concepts that are still alive in the 21st century but have long since been debunked.
For instance, there are still quite a few people who think the earth is flat, or believe in voodoo dolls. Or that lightning never strikes the same place twice. Funnily enough, it actually does this quite often because the resistance in certain places is lower than elsewhere.
The intention is to discuss these topics in a lighthearted way, 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 is perhaps the most flattering myth in existence: we only use ten percent of our brains. It suggests that we are all dormant geniuses. If we just find the right “hack,” we will unlock the rest and suddenly be capable of anything. It is…
Black cats bring bad luck
Or just misunderstood? Ah, the black cat. Just a shadow in the night, a mysterious apparition watching you silently. For some, the pinnacle of bad luck; for others, just a cat with a particularly tasteful coat. But let's be honest: where does the belief that black cats bring bad luck come from? It probably started 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, a persistent myth clings to these animals: that bats are blind. This belief is so widespread that even the saying “as blind as a bat” does this…
Cold Weather Causes Colds
A Persistent Myth Debunked. It is an idea that has been circulating for generations: if you go outside in the cold without a coat, you will 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 this justified? Let’s…
