Which scientific 'fact' from school do you now reckon was utter nonsense?

Generations were told we've got 90% of untapped genius rattling about. Neuroscientists have been rolling their eyes at this one for decades.

That tidy diagram in your textbook? Complete rubbish. Taste buds for every flavour are scattered all over your tongue.

Millions of Brits learned the nine-planet mnemonic only for astronomers to boot Pluto out in 2006. Still feels personal.

Goldfish can actually remember things for months and even learn tricks. The myth probably justified some grim bowl living conditions.

We share a common ancestor with chimps, we didn't descend from them. A subtle but important difference your biology teacher glossed over.