OM1 - Common Misconceptions

Everest is the world’s highest mountain.

No. Mauna Kia in Hawaii is taller at 33,476 feet compared to Everest’s 29,028. However, most of Mauna Kia is below the sea.

Diamonds are forever

Diamonds are not indestructible. They crush easily and also burn.

St Patrick was Irish.

No. He was Welsh.

Eskimos live in Igloos.

Eskimos have never lived in Igloos. Generally, igloos are only used in cases of emergency.

Bulls get angry when they see the colour red.

Bulls are colour blind.

Nero fiddled while Rome burned.

The violin wasn’t invented for another 1500 years.

Fish can’t get seasick.

Yes they can.

Men are stronger than women.

Not when it comes to long distance swimming, where women hold many of the world records.

Brazil nuts are named after the country.

It’s the other way around.

Bridal gowns are always white.

Not everywhere. In China brides wear red.

Noon is at midday

Noon comes from the Latin word nona, which means the ninth hour after sunrise (about 3pm).

Matches came before lighters.

Actually, the cigarette lighter was invented first.

Dinosaurs lived at the same time as cavemen.

The death of the last dinosaur and the appearance of the first "human" (genus homo) were separated by about 62 million years.

Lions are kings of the jungles.

Lions don’t inhabit jungles. They dwell in plains.

An accountant is a bookkeeper.

An accountant, such as Mac or Anil, will be your all round business adviser.

We take great pride in our service, and would be delighted to invite you for a free 1 hour, no obligation meeting at our comfortable offices. Simply call us  on 020 8346 0391 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

This web-site was last updated on 13/06/2008

Copyright © 2003-2008 Mac Kotecha & Company. All rights Reserved. The information on this site is for general guidance only. It is essential to take professional advice on specific issues about their impact on any individual or entity. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omission or for any person acting or refraining from acting on the information provided on this site.