Humans love stories. Many invented stories are harmless. However, when wrong beliefs guide decision-making and policies, stories based on scientific myths can have negative consequences. There is a lot of information circulating about the human brain - including some misinformation. These widespread misconceptions about the brain are called "neuromyths". In this myth-buster series, researchers and communicators inform about scientifically proven brain facts and bust stories that rather belong in the world of myths and fairy tales than being true. How successful are you in distinguishing facts from myths? On this page you will find what is really true and further explanations to each fact.