Adults Are Sharing The Funniest Lies That They Believed As Kids
1. The Moon Follows You
Remember when you thought the moon was following you? It’s a classic! Many of us believed that the moon was our personal buddy, trailing behind us wherever we went. Turns out, it’s just an optical illusion. But hey, it felt pretty magical at the time!
2. TV Characters Live Inside the TV
As kids, some of us were convinced that TV characters lived inside the television. We thought they had their own little world in there and were acting out scenes just for us. Imagine the shock when we learned about studios and actors!
3. Watermelon Seeds Grow in Your Stomach
Who else was terrified of swallowing watermelon seeds? The fear of a watermelon growing in your stomach was very real. We all avoided those pesky seeds like the plague. Thank goodness for seedless watermelons, right?
4. Cracking Knuckles Causes Arthritis
Many of us were told that cracking our knuckles would lead to arthritis. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. This little fib was probably just a way to get us to stop making that annoying cracking sound.
5. If You Cross Your Eyes, They’ll Stay That Way
Parents everywhere used this one to stop kids from making funny faces. The idea that your eyes could get stuck if you crossed them too much was enough to make anyone think twice before doing it again. Thankfully, our eyes are safe!
6. Santa Can See Everything
Santa Claus knows if you’ve been naughty or nice, right? Well, as kids, we took that to a whole new level. We genuinely believed Santa had some sort of magical surveillance system. It certainly kept us on our best behavior during the holidays!
7. Gum Stays in Your Stomach for Seven Years
Swallowing gum was a big no-no because it supposedly stayed in your stomach for seven years. This myth made us extra careful about chewing gum. In reality, gum passes through your system just like everything else.
8. Goldfish Have a Three-Second Memory
We’ve all heard that goldfish have a three-second memory span. This little lie made us feel better about keeping them in small bowls. However, research shows that goldfish can actually remember things for months!
9. Chocolate Milk Comes From Brown Cows
Some of us believed that chocolate milk came from brown cows. It seemed logical at the time! The truth is, chocolate milk is just regular milk with delicious chocolate syrup mixed in. Who knew?
10. A Stork Delivers Babies
The stork story was a popular explanation for where babies come from. It spared parents from having “the talk” until we were older. While charming, we eventually learned the more scientific truth behind baby-making.
These funny lies we believed as kids might seem silly now, but they added a bit of wonder to our childhoods. Do you have any amusing childhood beliefs? Share them with us at The How-To Zone!
