You've probably heard some of the most popular myths around and may even believe some of them. For example, did you know that fortune cookies are not a Chinese tradition, rather they are a Japanese-American tradition that was adopted by the Chinese. Or how about the popular myth that cell phones cause cancer (they don't). From sugar causing hyperactivity to dogs sweating through their saliva, these are the 25 Popular Myths That Might Have You Fooled!
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Have you been fooled by these myths?
Caffeine dehydrates you - No, it doesn’t. Although it has a slight diuretic effect, this is not significant enough to dehydrate.
Cell phones cause cancer - There is no evidence that radio frequency exposure is capable of causing DNA damage the way ionizing radiation does.
The moon has a dark side - It has a far side, but not a dark side. This means that although the far side remains positioned away from Earth, it is still exposed to the sun all the same.
Vitamin C cures colds - Vitamin C certainly helps you stay healthy but it won’t cure your cold any more than brushing your teeth will fix your cavities.
Sushi means "raw fish" - It actually translates as “sour tasting”.
Fortune cookies are a Chinese tradition - They are actually a Japanese-American tradition that was adopted by the Chinese.
Shaving hair makes it grow back quicker and thicker - When you shave your hair it will have a blunt tip. This makes it feel more stubby and coarse which likely led to the myth that it grows back faster as well. If you could measure its growth rate, however, you would see that it doesn’t. Furthermore, it lost its tapered end so now it appears to be thicker.
Frankenstein was the name of the monster in the book "Frankenstein" - Frankestein was actually the name of the monster’s creator.
Not wearing a jacket when it is cold outside will make you sick - First of all, colds and flus are caused by viruses. The thing about viruses is that temperature does not affect their likelihood of circulation or your body’s ability to resist them. The fact is that you are more likely to catch a bug indoors if only because of more proximity to others.
Cold weather still makes you sick - No. Once again the cold has nothing to do with it. The only reason that flus may circulate more during winter is because of less humidity in the air. This dries out your nasal passages which makes it easier for viruses to affect you. But once again, you are more likely to catch a cold indoors than outside.
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