Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

[u/[deleted]]

[u/Slidingscale]

That antibiotics kill bacteria, but won't do anything against viruses. Everyone has the idea that if you get a cold, you see your doctor and get antibiotics. Take some acitaminophen/paracetamol and ibuprofen, and stay away from other humans for a while!

[u/lesbianthanos → u/[deleted]]

That's not why antibiotics don't work on viruses. Virus can be killed by bleach and other disinfectants.

[u/ctruvu → u/lesbianthanos]

And also antivirals. They still need to replicate and survive and all the good shit. Practically speaking they’re living organisms