45 Myths People Believe to Be True Even Though They Are Clearly Not

The myth that mice love cheese is something we all believed at some point, probably because it was depicted in pop culture and cemented by the beloved children’s cartoon Tom and Jerry, following the antics of Tom the Cat and Jerry the House Mouse. The TV show dates back to the 1940s, after all!

However, this is nothing but a myth. We’re unsure how and when it originated, but this false belief probably dates back to medieval times. During those times, people used to store different foods in different places, while cheese was often placed on the shelf or the floor, making it an easy target for mice and other rodents. They didn’t particularly like cheese; it was just easier to find!