I used to look for an Indian along the roadside because of signs that stated
"watch for fallen rock"
A childhood belief about road signs

others believed things like this
- I thought a "fallen soldier" was one who'd tripped and fallen during a battle.Anon
- My friends and I used to believe that if you planted a rock, it would grow a rock tree. Anon
- Having seen enough red octagonal STOP signs in my time, I used to look out for green circular GO signs.— Gary
- I used to believe the the Elton John song, "Crocodile Rock" was about a Crocodile, named Rock.Anon
- I used to think Indian women had scabs on their foreheads, but it was bindi!— Emily
- I thought that Indian Summer was like the weather in India.Anon