Beliefs we ought to ditch because they are faulty:

1. You no longer get zits when you get older.
2. Politicians are working in your best interest.
3. Money can buy you happiness.
4. Products endorsed by a popular celebrity or athlete means it’s worth buying.
5. Dogs’ mouths are cleaner than humans (then again, dogs don’t cuss and swear).
6. Venting is better than keeping anger in check.
7. Brown bread Is healthy
8. Drinking alcohol warms the body.
9. Sunday is “The Sabbath”
10. Life’s too hectic now for retirement planning.

Rationale for each item:

1. Zits – https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/got-adult-acne-get-answers-from-an-expert
2. Politicians – https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/uncategorized/mlk-day-the-wisdom-of-thomas-sowell/
3. Money – https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/07-08/money
4. Celebrity endorsements – https://www.mintnotion.com/frugal-living/questions-ask-yourself-buying-something/
5. Dogs’ mouth – https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-humans-mouths
6. Venting – https://www.nytimes.com/1983/03/08/science/venting-anger-may-do-more-harm-than-good.html
7. Bread – https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/facts-about-regular-brown-bread-that-will-surprise-you/photostory/90104111.cms?from=mdr
8. Alcohol – https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/ss/slideshow-alcohol-body-effects#:~:text=A%20Change%20in%20Body%20Temperature&text=Alcohol%20widens%20your%20blood%20vessels,causing%20your%20temperature%20to%20drop.
9. Sabbath – https://www.bibleinfo.com/en/questions/which-day-is-sabbath
10. Retirement – https://www.riaintel.com/article/2aucrzsa72lr93ymbe7eo/wealth-management/most-americans-have-no-financial-plan-the-ones-who-do-praise-the-benefits