Health
Brain and Behavior
Everyday Science
100

You need to drink 8 glasses of water every day.
Is this always true?

No! Hydration depends on your body, activity level, and food intake.

100

We only use 10% of our brain.
True or false?

False. We use most parts of our brain, even when resting.

100

Lightning never strikes the same place twice.
True or false?

False. It can strike the same place multiple times.

200

Eating at night makes you fat.
Is nighttime eating the real cause of weight gain?

No. Total calories matter more than timing.

200

Multitasking makes you more productive.
True or false?

False. It usually reduces focus and efficiency.

200

Goldfish have a 3-second memory.
True or false?

False. They can remember things for months.

300

Detox diets remove toxins from your body.
Do detox diets actually “clean” your body?

No!. Your liver and kidneys already do that.

300

People are either left-brained or right-brained.
Is this scientifically accurate?

No!. Both sides of the brain work together.

300

Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.
True or false?

False. There’s no strong evidence linking it to arthritis.

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