Human-body Myths
True or False?
Humans only use 10% of their brains.
False. Brain scans show activity across nearly all parts of the brain even during simple tasks
Lightning never strikes the same place twice. Myth or Truth?
MYTH!
Lightning can strike the same location multiple times.
The Great Wall of China is visible from space.
False. It’s not easily visible without magnification
Dropped food is safe to eat if picked up within 5 seconds.
False. Bacteria can transfer to food instantly.
Can eating carrots improve your night vision?
No. While carrots are rich in vitamin A, which supports eye health, they do not enhance night vision
True or False? A group of crows is called a murder.
True. This is the term for a group of crows.
True or False? Saturn’s rings are made mostly of ice and rock.
True. Saturn’s rings are composed of ice particles and smaller amounts of rocky debris.
Bananas are berries. True or False
True, they fit the criteria for berries.
True or False:
Shaving makes your hair grow back thicker.
False. Research shows no link between knuckle cracking and arthritis.
Polar bears have black skin. Myth or Truth
Truth!
Their black skin helps absorb heat, and their fur appears white due to light reflection
Does the moon have a "dark side"?
No. The moon has a far side that is not always visible from Earth but receives sunlight.
Microwaves cause cancer. Myth or Truth
MYTH!
Microwaves use non-ionizing radiation, which does not damage DNA.
Drinking eight glasses of water a day can ensure you stay perfectly hydrated. True or False.
False.
The "8 glasses" rule is a general guideline; hydration needs vary based on individual factors like diet, activity level, and climate. Many people get sufficient hydration through food and other beverages.
Goldfish only have a 3-second memory. Myth or Truth
False. Goldfish can remember things for weeks.
True or False? Venus is hotter than Mercury, even though it is further from the Sun.
True. Venus’s thick atmosphere traps heat through a runaway greenhouse effect.
True or False? A full moon causes people to act strangely.
False. There's no scientific evidence linking the full moon to changes in human behavior.
The human body contains enough iron to make a nail. Myth or Truth
Truth!
The body contains about 3-4 grams of iron, enough to form a small nail.
Birds will abandon their chicks if humans touch them.
Myth!
Most birds don’t have a strong sense of smell to detect human touch.
There’s no sound in space because there’s no air.
True. Sound requires a medium like air to travel
True or False? Waking up a sleepwalker will cause them harm.
False. While it may startle them, waking a sleepwalker is generally not harmful, but it’s best to guide them back to bed.