We’re given a lot of rules about our bodies and
health, many of which have been passed down
through generations. The problem is, many of these
rules have no basis in reality. The good news is that
we now live in the information age, in which
separating the truth from the fiction is easier than
ever. This list dispels the myths that we all grew up
hearing and definitely would have helped you to get
in the pool after dinner, a lot faster. But it also
clarifies the ones that just might have a little truth to
them. Find out the truth on whether your knuckle
cracking habit will give you arthritis, or if you really
do use only 10% of your brain.

11. Cold Weather Will Give You A Cold


True and False. Humans can catch colds through
contracting hundreds of different viruses. A germ is a
germ and doesn’t care whether it’s cold or warm. But
is it true that you can catch a cold by forgetting your
hat and gloves at home? Not exactly. Being inside a
warm house with someone infected with a virus will
get you sick a whole lot faster than not bundling up.
However, there are studies that have shown that a
decreased body temperature can interfere with the
immune system, making it harder for the body to
fight against, therefore making you more likely to get
sick.

10. Sitting Too Close To The TV Will Hurt Your Eyes


False. Another myth your mom always told you was
that sitting too close to the television was going to
hurt your eyes. Like any muscle, you can tire out your
eyes. But looking too closely at an object like the
television will not cause any permanent damage. The
only light that can supposedly cause real damage is
light from the sun or laser beams. So, instead of
telling your own kids to back up from the television
because it will hurt their eyes, you can just tell them
the truth: watching farther back is just more
comfortable.

9. Wait An Hour Before Hopping In The Pool

False. There is no evidence to support the claim that
you should wait for full digestion before
recreationally playing or swimming in a pool. Science
shows that any kind of strenuous physical activity is
more difficult to perform on a full stomach. So, if
you’re planning on banging out laps in preparation
for an Olympic swimming event, then sure, wait out
the hour. Otherwise, you’re good.

8. Brain Cells Can Not Regenerate



False. As kids, we were taught not to do drugs for a
myriad of reasons, but one of them was the fear that
you would kill off valuable brain cells that didn’t have
the capabilities of regenerating. This was a standard
belief in the science community for years. But that
changed in 1998, when scientists at the Sweden and
the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California discovered just
the opposite. Their study concluding that the learning
center and memory center of the brain can create
new cells, which has become a huge motivator for
finding a cure to Alzheimer’s Disease. So, there are
still plenty of reasons to remind kids of the dangers
of doing drugs. This just isn’t one of them.

i don't know why i dont wanna agree with no.10

how come i developed an eye defect as at early age of 12 or is it a coincidence that i spent too many hours glued to my pc then









cool facts tho.
we will get there

7. Eating Chocolate And Greasy Foods Causes
Acne

False. There is no correlation between chocolate or
greasy food, and the onset of diagnosed acne. Grease
could potentially clog a pore or two, and if not
properly cleaned, could lead to a pimple here or
there. But not acne, which is believed to be heavily
related to hormonal shifts in the body. So, at least
there’s one less reason to feel guilty for diving into
that box of chocolates.

6. Your Body Takes 7 Years To Digest 1 Piece Of
Gum

False. At one time or another, you’ve probably
accidentally swallowed a piece of gum, only to be
reminded that it’s going to be sitting in your digestive
system for the next seven years. Luckily, there is
absolutely no evidence to support this claim. In fact,
your body doesn’t digest gum at all. It’s one of those
things that goes right through you.

5. Cracking Your Knuckles Gives You Arthritis

False. Studies vary in just how many knuckle crackers
there are out there, but it’s anywhere from 25-50% of
the population, with more men than women likely to
partake. For some, it’s a nervous tick, for others, it’s
just a stress reliever. Cracking the knuckles displaces
the air in between joints for about 15 minutes at a
time, after which time they can be cracked again. But
does it cause arthritis? Nope. All it does is irritate the
rest of the people in your office.

4. Drinking Coffee Sobers You Up

False. When you’ve had one too many, and think
you’ll be okay to drive if you just get a cup of coffee in
your system, think again. Coffee does nothing to
sober you up or change your blood-alcohol content.
What it does do is counter the tired feeling that
drinking can induce, making you feel slightly more
alert. But definitely not more sober. So call a cab.

3. Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The
Day

False. Breakfast lobbyists of the world must have a
pretty strong grip because the idea that breakfast is
the most important meal of the day just never dies.
No, breakfast isn’t the most important meal of the
day.

A very informative post. Nice 1 @ op.

I'm not being antagonistic but i can't relate with no.9,hell no.

a boy died in a pool sometime ago while he was catching fun and the medic report as i heard was that he had too much undigested food in his system.: (

c'mon we've heard too many stories like this...it can't be coincidental nah

2. You Should Drink 8 Cups Of Water Every Day

False. Well, kind of false. There’s nothing wrong with
drinking eight cups of water every day if you want to.
So, you’re certainly free to do so. But this long-held
notion that you have to drink 8 cups of water daily to
maintain optimum health isn’t rooted in any truth.
Where did this number even come from? It turns out
that the one study that lead the call for eight glasses
a day was not a scientific study at all, and was, in fact,
sponsored by a mineral water company. So, there
you go. Drinking water and staying properly hydrated
is important to your health, that much is certain. But
you can get that water from everything including your
tap, your cup of coffee, and the food that you eat. But
the magic number of eight is just a myth.

1. You Only Use 10% Of Your Brain

False. Anyone who was enamored with the children’s
movie Matilda, or more recently, the summer film
Lucy, might be pretty disappointed with this last one.
The idea that humans only use 10% of their brains is
a widely-circulated idea, but it has no factual basis.
Scholars have had trouble trying to even pinpoint the
origins of this claim, or what it even means. Does it
mean that humans only use 10% of each part of their
brains? Or 10% as a whole? Or does it mean it only
gets 10% of use at a time? The answer isn’t clear
because there is no study that has ever concluded
this information. During the course of the day,
humans generally use most of their brain function.
So, you can ditch the idea of learning how to bend a
spoon with your mind, if only you could tap into just
one more percentage.

This thread is not for the faint hearted.

Some people will read it now and.....

Sitting too close to the television affects your sight!!! I don't need any research to understand this. My three cousins use glasses today because they were brought up sitting so close to the t.v like it's some type of makeup mirror or something.

Nice facts though.

one very common myth.
if you swallow orange seeds,they'll grow in your stomach

Cool so gvhhhhccc

Ucheosefoh: 10. Sitting Too Close To The TV Will Hurt Your Eyes


False. Another myth your mom always told you was
that sitting too close to the television was going to
hurt your eyes. Like any muscle, you can tire out your
eyes. But looking too closely at an object like the
television will not cause any permanent damage. The
only light that can supposedly cause real damage is
light from the sun or laser beams. So, instead of
telling your own kids to back up from the television
because it will hurt their eyes, you can just tell them
the truth: watching farther back is just more
comfortable.

This is no myth. My mother today is wearing glasses due to prolonged eye-exposure to the computer screen.Except you are telling me screens of various electronic gadgets/appliances having different effects on the eyes.

laughed out loud @ number 6. that is so false

When i was younger,i thought the pills i take usually hang in my oesophagus without going into my stomach but now i know that it is just a tingling feeling due to the stretching of the muscles accompanying the gullet especially when the pills are large in size like most multivitamin capsules.
Oh boy till today those capsules still dey fear me to swallow.

If you hit your left feet bad luck, right feet good luck.

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12. When your tooth pulls off close your eyes and throw it on top of the roof or your else it won't grow back!

Really fell for this poo countless times

Sparrow13: If you hit your left feet bad luck, right feet good luck.

That's more of a superstition.

Ucheosefoh: 3. Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The
Day

False. Breakfast lobbyists of the world must have a
pretty strong grip because the idea that breakfast is
the most important meal of the day just never dies.
No, breakfast isn’t the most important meal of the
day.

that's so not true. When u wake up in d morning, ur sugar level wud have gone down and d brain needs certain amount of sugar to function properly. I once skipped breakfast cos I was studying for an exam. At the exam hall, I began to feel dizzy and couldn't see well. If u are fasting, do it @ home a lot of pple slum cos they fast and still go out to hustle. Breakfast is important

I skip breakfast, lunch and get home to have dinner and I've never been dizzy

MistadeRegal: I skip breakfast, lunch and get home to have dinner and I've never been dizzy

awww poor u, u must be so skinny. Anyway, I dnt believe u. I'm sure u snack like crazy if its true

sheunfemix: awww poor u, u must be so skinny. Anyway, I dnt believe u. I'm sure u snack like crazy if its true

Too bad for you to think that, if you want to know me better if I'm skinny or not, why not check me out? FB quite enough for you.....Mistyl Dan Floyd.

Nice thread.

MistadeRegal:
Too bad for you to think that, if you want to know me better if I'm skinny or not, why not check me out? FB quite enough for you.....Mistyl Dan Floyd.

. Indeed I checked u out and the name showed no result are u hidding Anyway if u say u aint skinny then good for u. I jst think its good for ur health that u dnt skip meals