Did your mom nag you to stop cracking your knuckles because you’ll get arthritis? Or how about that old one you heard that says if you drop a penny from the top of tall building, it can kill someone? All malarkey!!

The idea that gum will stay in your system for seven years is bunko, too!

What myths did you learn when you were young that you still carry with you today, but you’re not sure if they’re really true?

One of funnier myths is that the size of a man’s shoes indicate anything other than the size of his feet….

Some fans of the ‘juice cleanse’ craze might take issue with the fact that researchers still haven’t found any solid proof that they “detoxify” anything.

To see a full list of strange or long-held myths that need de-bunking, check here to check for yours!