Ostriches Don't Hide Their Heads in the Sand
Ostriches do not put their heads in the sand when they're threatened. In fact, they don't bury their heads at any point whatsoever. When threatened, ostriches tend to flop over and play dead.
Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
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- Agatha Christie said she came up with many of her book plots while sitting in her bathtub while eating apples.
- North Korea and Cuba are the only places you can't buy Coca-Cola.
- Mount Rushmore cost less than $1 million.
- The glass winged butterfly lacks colored scales, which makes its wings transparent and helps it avoid predators.
Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.