1.   Actually, contrary to popular belief, hallucinations were not part of the original definition of schizophrenia.

2.   Contrary to popular belief a preference for boys over girls is not universal.

3.   Contrary to popular belief by many, Memorial Day is not the day summer vacation begins.

4.   Contrary to popular belief, boys are not usually better at maths than girls.

5.   Contrary to popular belief, cats are solitary animals.

6.   Contrary to popular belief, cold weather does not make you Ill.

7.   Contrary to popular belief, gorillas are shy and gentle creatures.

8.   Contrary to popular belief, income tax provides only just over a quarter of all tax revenue.

9.   Contrary to popular belief, shoplifting is neither a new word nor a new occurrence.

10.   Contrary to popular belief, Soviet economic sources provided rich picking for the researcher, as long as the right subject was chosen.