12 Things Gen X Kids Were Taught In School That Have Since Been Disproven

Knowledge is always evolving, which means that every generation learns topics differently than previous generations. Things Gen X kids were taught in school that have since been disproven influenced the way they thought about history, science, and how to take care of their health. Now that Gen Xers have grown into middle-aged adults, they can look back with newfound perspective on things they once believed were absolutely true.

Gen X kids were born between 1965 and 1980, years in which there were major advancements in technology and science. While much of the information they learned and many technological devices they used then are now outdated, they were once at the cutting edge of American society.