Since childhood, we’ve been reading and hearing a lot of “facts,” the truthfulness of which we never doubted. However, many of them are artifice.

Bright Side recalled and destroyed 11 common misconceptions. Each revelation is supported by a source, so you can learn more about it.

11. Soap kills bacteria.

Actually: Soap only washes bacteria off without killing it. So why does soap work? Washing your hands with soap rids them of grease, which is the breeding ground for bacteria.