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title: Misconceptions spread by textbooks
date: "2006-04-30T12:00:00Z"
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[Misconceptions spread by textbooks](http://www.amasci.com/miscon/miscon4.html). This site lists the facts, contrary to what most textbooks say about them.

> **Facts:**
>
> 1. The ocean is blue because water is a blue substance. Not because it reflects the blue sky.
> 2. The sky is blue because air is blue.
> 3. Clouds actually remain aloft because they are warm inside.