That’s a nice theory but I grew up on a farm and allergic to just about everything, except cattle hair. My father was allergic to wheat dust on a wheat farm.
Research papers are still taught in school. Unfortunately, a lot of people who have been out of school for 20 plus years have forgotten how to do research.
I grew up on the plains of Colorado so west was always towards the mountains. When I’m actually in the mountains, I have no idea what direction I’m going.
Based on recent events, I’d say that most of what people have never used is critical thinking and a knowledge of civics and history.