There are several things that can SOUND as if they are based on science, but are not. One of the top candidates for this area would be Astrology.
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Science is based on facts that often contain clear answer example 0 or 3 Social Science contains answers that are not clear or based on literature rather than formula
what are the two characteristis are often mistaken for overall athleic ability
The difference between science and (sudo) pseudoscience is that science is based on factual information gathered without a person biased opinion. but on the other hand pseudoscience is twisting facts to suite a often crazy postulate (often based on racism or something conspiratorial to show others that this misinformation is in-fact information.
Mermaids
Kelp
lead.Lead is a member of the carbon family often mistaken for the end of your pencil (actually graphite).
King Snake.
Heart attacks.
Yes it can be.
No, the Death Bat is not satanic. It is often mistaken as satanic by people, mostly Christians, but it is not.
Matthew McConaughey