52 of the World’s Most Common Myths Debunked in One Epic Infographic

Did you know the Great Wall of China isn’t visible from space, sharks can get cancer, and Napoleon simply wasn’t that short? 

London-based data-journalist, author and information designer David McCandless created one large infographic to debunk some of the most commonly believed myths and misconceptions, titled ‘Common MythConceptions: World’s Most Contagious Falsehoods.’

This fascinating infographic, featured on Information is Beautiful, is more than just a table of fun facts. The chart is organized by category, sorted by color, and each myth is sized proportionally to its ‘virulence’ – which refers to how many hits it turns up on Google.

Enjoy exploring these modern ‘facts’ covering science, history, sports, nature, and more! Click the image below for a larger version.

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