Wikipedia's list of common misconceptions

Wikipedia's long list of common misconceptions (along with details of the truth of the matter in each case). Misconceptions such as that

• Napoleon Bonaparte was especially short.
  
• searing meat "seals in the juices"
  
• seasons are caused by the Earth being closer to the sun in summer than in winter.
  
• shaving causes hair to grow back thicker or coarser.
  
• earthworms become two worms when cut in half.
  
• Inuits have a large number of words for snow.

...and many many more (though the list is far from complete).