Well, it turns out they're not really brother and sister, even though that's a common misconception.

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It is a common misconception that increasing the money supply causes prices to rise.

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But experts say it's a common misconception that has no basis in fact.

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There's a common misconception abroad that Australian fans like their sports stars to be brash, cocky and brimming with braggadocio.

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Following the incidents, South African Weather Service forecaster Puseletso Mofokeng said there was a common misconception that lightning mainly struck during heavy rain or a severe storm.

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There is a common misconception that great ideas come from a blank sheet of paper, but this is simply not true - good developers will come up with better, smarter product designs if they know what they are trying to achieve and where they can look for existing know-how.

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A. One common misconception is that stem cells are being currently used to cure diseases.

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State Wolfpack all go home early. (The Georgetown Hoyas, despite common misconception, are named after a Greek and Latin phrase, not a rare type of bulldog.) Cats, meanwhile, sit just above .500 with a 492-491 mark.

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