20 Health Facts That We’ve Been Told Our Whole Lives That Aren’t True

17. Cold Weather Causes the Common Cold

Bundle up, you might catch a cold! False!

There isn’t any evidence that links cold weather to the common cold. So why is it that most people start sneezing and getting runny noses when winter rolls around? Well, it can be attributed to more people staying indoors when the temperature takes a dip, and being huddled up in a warm room away from the bad weather means you’re more likely to come in contact with other people’s germs and viruses. Eww.