What are some myths that you wish people knew the truth about?

Question

I want to know to clear some doubts about truths & myths..

Answer 1

The 5 second rule is a myth. Eating food within 5 seconds of dropping it on the floor is not safe; bacteria can contaminate food within milliseconds.

Comments

It became a joke here in our area and it was changed into 5 minute maybe because of shortage of food.

Answer 2

Having a teenage girl as your spouse can heal one of HIV AND AIDS. It's a dreadful myth and so many teenage girls have been infected and their dreams shuttered. 

Answer 3

Some myths about ghosts and knowing the back stories of dead people. When you see a ghost for me it is not a real spirit, it is caused by your mind that create a chain reaction to the person with you. Spirits are unseen then why can you see it from a dead person?

Answer 4

It is a myth that elders who are in menopause or andropause can have calcium when drinking milk to maintain strong bones and prevent the bones to be fragile.

Answer 5

Flat earth. Can you think of a earth with flat surfaces. Bulls get angry on seeing red colour. Starfish has very less memory.

Answer 6

we only use 10% of our brains

carrots help your eye sight

bulls get angry when they see the color red

the great wall of china is visible from space

the five second rule

Answer 7

A myth is the "5 Second Rule." Eating food that has been dropped on the ground within five seconds is unsafe because bacteria may infect food in milliseconds.

Answer 8

Common myths debunked: vaccines don't cause autism, cracking knuckles doesn't cause arthritis, and sugar doesn't make kids hyperactive.

Answer 9

bulls get angry when they see the color red

the great wall of china is visible from space

the five second ruleIt's a dreadful myth and so many teenage girls have been infected and their dreams shuttered. 

Answer 10

1. Myth: Vaccines cause autism.

   Truth: Multiple scientific studies have disproven any link between vaccines and autism. Vaccines are safe and effective in preventing infectious diseases.

2. Myth: Humans only use 10% of their brains.

   Truth: Brain imaging techniques show that the majority of the brain is active and involved in various functions throughout the day.

3. Myth: Cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis.

   Truth: Knuckle cracking does not cause arthritis. The sound is caused by the release of gas bubbles in the synovial fluid of the joints and has no long-term negative effects.

4. Myth: Shaving makes hair grow back thicker and darker.

   Truth: Shaving has no impact on the thickness or color of hair. The regrowth may appear coarser due to the blunt ends, but it is not actually thicker or darker.

5. Myth: Swallowed gum stays in your stomach for seven years.

   Truth: While gum is indigestible, it passes through the digestive system like other food and is eventually excreted. It does not remain in the stomach or intestines for an extended period.

6. Myth: Bats are blind.

   Truth: Bats are not blind; they have excellent vision, especially in low-light conditions. However, some species also use echolocation to navigate and locate prey.

7. Myth: Bulls are enraged by the color red.

   Truth: Bulls are actually color-blind and cannot specifically react to the color red. They are stimulated by the movement of the matador's cape, regardless of its color.

8. Myth: Goldfish have a three-second memory.

   Truth: Goldfish have good memories and can remember things for months. They can be trained, recognize their owners, and learn to respond to various stimuli.

9. Myth: Lightning never strikes the same place twice.

   Truth: Lightning can strike the same place multiple times, especially tall structures or prominent landmarks that provide a favorable path for electrical discharge.

10. Myth: Sugar causes hyperactivity in children.

    Truth: Scientific research has not found a direct link between sugar consumption and hyperactivity in children. Other factors, such as excitement and environmental stimulation, may contribute to hyperactive behavior.

Answer 11

reminds their children even if they are already married. A father should be a family man bears a good testimony towards family,friend and relatives to comfort and love family members instead of harming them.