“Feels true” and “is true” are different things — and telling them apart is a skill.

All of these sound true. None of them are.

“We only use 10% of our brain.”

❌ Brain scans show activity across virtually all of it — even while you sleep.

“Sugar makes kids hyperactive.”

❌ Controlled studies keep failing to find the effect. Parents expecting it, however, rate the same behavior as wilder.

“Lightning never strikes the same place twice.”

❌ Tall buildings get hit dozens of times a year. Lightning has no memory.

“The Great Wall of China is visible from space.”

❌ Astronauts themselves say no — it’s too narrow. Cities at night, on the other hand…

If these felt true, you’re normal. “Feels true” and “is true” are different things — and telling them apart is a skill.

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