Despite the general rejection of science by American society today there are still many of us who delve into whatever science we can find and enjoy it. However, even among the well educated, there are a number of scientific misconceptions that have penetrated the popular consciousness. I believe that these incorrect ideas largely come from science classes in middle and high school, and are then perpetuated by a largely scientifically illiterate media. We all have heard and believe ideas that are probably incorrect, as we can't all be experts in everything.
Below I have listed a handful of them that bug me with the hopes that I can spread a little enlightenment. I don't mean to insult anyone if they believed one of these misconceptions, they have persisted because they make intuitive sense, even if they are wrong. Hopefully I can straighten things out a little bit.