Working On Me

Although much misused, the word 'factoid' really means a fiction that is repeated so often as fact that it is generally believed to be factual. Well it turns out that the idea we only use 10% of our brains is one such factoid, as I read in this fascinating article, which goes on to explain why such myths are perpetuated.

From the article, I also learned the term 'psycho-fact', defined as:

"a belief that, though not supported by hard evidence, is taken as real because its constant repetition changes the way we experience life."

I wonder what other 'facts' aren't facts at all.