What were some misconceptions you had about the world when you were a child?

[Flake]

I always thought people would do their best and the right thing.

I also thought that the reason some shows were black and white was because the world was black and white then.

[Flake]

I didn't realize that pickles were made from cucumbers until age 6 or 7. 

When I was younger I also thought college was some sort of marvelous intellectual experience and that the best way to ensure one was going to be successful was to become extremely intelligent. 

I also thought that habitual drug users, alcoholics and homosexuals would be obvious to anyone walking down the street.   

Them damn homosexuals