From Food to Science - The WORST Misnomers You’ll Find!
Here are numerous examples of such misleading misnomers. Whoever named these objects must have seriously run out of imagination!
12 Misnomers That Have Been Fooling Us All Our Lives
A misnomer is defined as “a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term”. So, basically, it’s a name that is incorrectly applied. You would be actually surprised to know just how many popular names are misleading and we’ve all been fooled by them for ages.
WARNING: How to Identify a Heatstroke Before it Gets Worse!
The term "stroke" in "heat stroke" is a misnomer in that it does not involve a blockage or hemorrhage of blood flow to the brain.
There Are Many Misconceptions Surrounding Common Colds...
Its name is a misnomer The thing about the common cold is that there’s nothing common about it, because it’s actually a collective term for more than 200 viruses that each have their own way of getting around the human body’s defenses. 2.
Visit Bryce Canyon in Utah for a Scenic Drive or Easy Hike
A canyon would be quite a misnomer, as it is not technically a canyon but a collection of natural amphitheaters carved into the edge of a high plateau. It houses the largest concentration of hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) on the planet.
You Know These 10 Foreign Words Without Even Realizing It
In reality, though, the name for this yummy thick soup comes from a misnomer, as it is derived from the French word chaudière , which means “kettle or cauldron”.
Something Missing in the Bedroom? Read This Guide!
Intercourse doesn't necessarily have to be the main focus We tend to label all other kinds of sexual activity that don’t involve actual penetration as foreplay, and that’s quite frankly a misnomer.
Not Only Are These Flowers Rare, But They're Also Stunning
Plenty of visitors are keen to get a glimpse of its beautiful pink petals (the red in its name is something of a misnomer). 3. Jade Vine Source Source Jade vine is a very rare flower found mostly in the rainforest of the Philippines and a few other locations.
Ditch the Q-Tips: How to Clean Your Ears Properly
'Wax' is something of a misnomer for the body fluid that forms in your ear. It is actually a water-soluble mixture of various secretions mixed with hair and dead skin, formed in the outer part of the ear rather than the inner drum.
Get Rid of Excessive Ear Wax with These Easy Home Remedies
