This article was originally published on Travellergazette.com
Have you ever met someone who believes in a myth that made you facepalm? Maybe you have a friend who swears by the five-second rule or a co-worker who thinks holding your breath makes you immune to nasty odors. People took to the Internet to talk about the most ridiculous myths that are still surprisingly prevalent. We hate to burst your bubble, but if you still believe some of these myths to be true, you have come to the right (or the wrong) place.
#1: There’s a Reason…
Oh boy, do I have an opinion on this one! I mean, lie detectors? Seriously? The only thing I trust less than a machine that claims to know when someone is lying is an ex. And that’s saying something. I get it; the idea of being able to tell when someone is lying sounds pretty cool, but it isn’t a reality…
But let’s be real here; lie detectors are about as reliable as my grandma’s hearing aid. Have you seen those things? They’re like a cross between a giant mechanical spider and a medieval torture device. No, thank you. I’ll stick to good old-fashioned detective work over lie detectors.