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    I am going to debunk some of the most common misconceptions starting of with protein. A popular misconception about the vegan diet is that you can’t get a sufficient amount of protein from a vegan diet, well that is wrong. The USDA advises that the average women should be getting 46 grams of protein daily and men that men should

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    thought brokers are backstreet shops owners full of old televisions and hi-fi equipment. On the other hand, modern pawnbrokers are ready to escape the image and reinvent pawnbroker as a modern alternative to traditional loans. One of the most common misconceptions that people have about pawnbroker is that they only offer purchase your products for a fraction of what it is worth, then sell them to others for a great profit. This might have been true in the past and could still be done in the less respectable

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    Essay 1 Bravery Many people have a common misconception about bravery.They think that bravery is the same as being without any fears.However, being brave and being fearless are two entirely different things.While being fearless is not being afraid of anything, bravery is willing to overcome fear to do what is right.Throughout the years there have been many brave people who have risked their lives for others. One example of bravery was Sergeant Dakota Meyer. Sergeant Meyer was serving in Afghanistan

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    rules and regulations must be set into place to ensure safety of citizens and promote a comfortable environment. One of the most important benefits of a free society is the belief that people can say their opinion, no matter how it differentiates from common stereotypes or the majority opinion, without feeling like they will be attacked. Along with this is the guaranteed idea of peaceful resistance to any rules, laws or even believes that one may find personally offensive. A free society promotes open-mindedness

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    A common misconception about evolution is that it results in organisms that are perfectly suited to their environments. In fact, there are many limitations to evolution that keep it from producing perfect traits. Photosynthesis, the process that supports nearly all of life on Earth, is also sub-optimally efficient. Since photosynthesis is the source of all of our food and energy, examining its inefficiencies may lead to improvements in our abilities to produce food, materials, and sustainable bioenergy

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    Jillian Selanis May 27, 2013 Psych C Block Depression Nowadays Depression is a term that is often misused in society, the common misconception of depression is being sad for one or two days, but depression is much more severe than being sad or upset for a short period of time. Merriam- Webster Dictionary defines depression as “ A serious medical condition in which a person feels very sad, hopeless, and unimportant and is often unable to live in a normal way.” Depression is usually a long period

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    Common misconceptions in the health community revolve around what the body needs versus what media says the body needs. Are dietary supplements efficient? Are they even necessary? To answer these questions, one must investigate the three most popular supplements herbal, pill, and gel capsules in order to determine which type best suits the body’s needs. Although they are one of the most ancient practices of medicine, certain herbal supplements have no impact on the body while others do. Herbs are

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    A common misconception that still lingers within society today is the belief that a child is a vulnerable innocent in need of protection and nurturing rather than being an active social agent. According to Halsall, “childhood and youth are not timeless; they are subject to the same historical shifts and institutional factors that shape human experience.” Several complex forces shape children and youth which are uniquely constructed in different societies at different times. Amidst the millions of

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    Health Mental Health One of the most common misconceptions about BDSM practitioners is that these individuals are psychologically disturbed. Through symbolic interaction it can be understood that the general public perceives BDSM practitioners as deviant and mentally ill. BDSM practitioners are portrayed to have a lot of emotional baggage; therefore, to non practicing individuals, people who practice BDSM have major psychological issues. Due to this misinformation, the general public has created

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    The common misconception in the scientific community is that there is only one way to get things into space- a combustion powered rocket. However, recently there have been talks and designs floating around about other methods to travel to space. Currently the technology and tools existing regarding space are seen as revolutionary and ahead of our time. However the possibility for even more advanced and efficient technology is within the grasp of humanity. We first launched a rocket to get to the

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