Common Nonsense
phrase describing a popular belief that is held and promoted but which is not actually true.
false information that has not yet made the transition to old wives tale.
examples of common nonsense:
1. corporal punishment improves behavior.
2. if you don’t wear a hat you’ll catch a cold.
3. saddam hussein was behind 9/11.
4. if you shave something the hair grows back thicker.
5. your hair and nails keep growing after you die.
6. the world used to be a safer place.
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