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Organic, non-GMO food isn't always free of pesticides.
Food is wonderful. It tastes good, fuels our bodies, and gives us a great excuse to bond with friends and family.
But because of food's importance in all cultures, and our health - you are what you eat, the old adage goes - it's a minefield for misleading and sometimes hysterical claims.
Some eating-related myths, misconceptions, and inaccuracies have been passed down through the ages, though the internet age has given rise to puzzling new falsehoods and diversions.
To help combat food fictions, we've rounded up and corrected dozens of the most shocking food "facts" in this list. (If you're hungry for more myth-busting, peruse our list of 101 science myths.)