Science
You only use 10% of your brain. What’s the truth?
A) True – most of your brain is inactive
B) False – almost all parts of your brain have a function
C) True – except during sleep
D) False – but only humans use more than 10%
B – False – almost all parts of your brain have a function
Dropped food is safe to eat if you pick it up within 5 seconds. What’s the truth?
A) True – bacteria need more time to transfer
B) False – bacteria can transfer instantly
C) True – only if it’s dry food
D) False – unless it’s on a clean surface
B – False – bacteria can transfer instantly
Charging your phone overnight will overcharge the battery and ruin it. What’s the truth?
A) True – batteries degrade if left charging
B) False – modern devices stop charging when full
C) True – but only for older phones
D) False – phone batteries improve when fully charged
B) False – modern devices stop charging when full
Walt Disney’s body was cryogenically frozen after his death. What’s the truth?
A) True – his body is stored under Disneyland
B) False – he was cremated in 1966
C) True – but only his head was preserved
D) False – but the rumor started from a movie script
B) False – he was cremated in 1966
People with depression are always sad. What’s the truth?
A) True – sadness is the only symptom
B) False – depression can also include irritability, numbness, and loss of interest
C) True – but symptoms vary by gender
D) False – depression only affects motivation
B) False – depression can also include irritability, numbness, and loss of interest
Lightning never strikes the same place twice. What does science say?
A) True – it always strikes new spots
B) False – it can strike the same place multiple times
C) True – except during thunderstorms
D) False – but only in open fields
False – it can strike the same place multiple times
Microwaving food destroys all its nutrients. What’s accurate?
A) True – microwaves ruin vitamins and minerals
B) False – microwaving can actually preserve nutrients
C) True – but only for leafy greens
D) False – but boiling food keeps more nutrients
B – False – microwaving can actually preserve nutrients
Macs can’t get viruses. What’s accurate?
A) True – Apple devices are immune
B) False – Macs can get viruses, just less often
C) True – but only if updated regularly
D) False – Macs are more at risk than PCs
B) False – Macs can get viruses, just less often
The “Will Smith slapping Chris Rock” incident at the 2022 Oscars was staged. What’s the truth?
A) True – it was scripted for ratings
B) False – it was a genuine, unscripted altercation
C) True – they admitted it later in a podcast
D) False – but it was partly rehearsed
B) False – it was a genuine, unscripted altercation
You can just “snap out of” anxiety with positive thinking.
A) True – mindset alone is enough
B) False – anxiety disorders often require treatment and coping strategies
C) False – medication is the only solution
D) True – if combined with deep breathing
B) False – anxiety disorders often require treatment and coping strategies
Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. What’s the truth?
A) True – it damages the joints
B) False – there’s no proven link to arthritis
C) True – but only if done daily
D) False – it prevents arthritis
B – False – there’s no proven link to arthritis
Eating carrots will drastically improve your night vision. What’s the real story?
A) True – carrots give you super night vision
B) False – they only help maintain normal vision
C) True – but only for people with vitamin A deficiency
D) False – carrots have no effect on eyesight
False – they help maintain, not improve beyond normal
Closing background apps on your smartphone saves battery life. What’s the truth?
A) True – fewer running apps equals less battery use
B) False – reopening apps may use more battery than leaving them paused
C) True – only for Android, not iPhone
D) False – but it frees up storage space
D) False – but it frees up storage space
Lady Gaga wore a dress made of entirely real meat to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Was it real?
A) False – it was made from synthetic material
B) True – it was constructed from real raw beef
C) False – it was leather dyed to look like meat
D) True – but it was fake meat for animal rights
B) True – it was constructed from real raw beef
Only people with severe mental illness need therapy.
A) True – therapy is for crisis cases only
B) False – therapy can help with everyday stress, relationships, and personal growth
C) False – but only if you have insurance
D) True – because mild stress doesn’t count
B) False – therapy can help with everyday stress, relationships, and personal growth
Humans swallow 8 spiders a year in their sleep. What’s accurate?
A) True – spiders frequently crawl into mouths
B) False – there’s no scientific evidence for this
C) True – but only in houses with poor hygiene
D) False – spiders actively avoid humans at night
B – False – there’s no scientific evidence for this
Alcohol burns off completely when you cook with it. What’s the truth?
A) True – heat removes all alcohol
B) False – some alcohol remains even after cooking
C) True – but only in baking
D) False – alcohol content increases when cooked
B – False – some alcohol remains
Private browsing or “incognito mode” makes you completely anonymous online. What’s correct?
A) True – it hides you from everyone
B) False – it only hides activity from your device’s history
C) True – but only if you use VPNs
D) False – it exposes even more of your data
B) False – it only hides activity from your device’s history
The song “Barbie Girl” was made in partnership with Mattel to promote Barbie dolls. True or false?
A) True – it was part of a marketing campaign
B) False – Mattel actually sued Aqua over the song
C) False – but Mattel later bought the rights
D) True – but only in Europe
B) False – Mattel actually sued Aqua over the song
Panic attacks can cause a heart attack in healthy individuals.
A) True – panic attacks directly damage the heart
B) False – they mimic heart attack symptoms but rarely cause one in healthy people
C) True – if they last over 10 minutes
D) False – panic attacks only affect breathing
B) False – they mimic heart attack symptoms but rarely cause one in healthy people
Hair and nails continue growing after death. What’s actually happening?
A) True – cells keep dividing for hours
B) False – skin retracts, making them appear longer
C) True – but only for hair, not nails
D) False – nails shrink, hair grows slower
B – False – skin retracts, making them appear longer
Searing meat “locks in” juices. What’s scientifically correct?
A) True – the browned crust seals the meat
B) False – it adds flavor but doesn’t lock in moisture
C) True – only for beef, not poultry
D) False – it actually dries out the meat faster
B – False – it adds flavor but doesn’t lock in moisture
You need to fully drain your phone battery before recharging to keep it healthy. What’s the truth?
A) True – deep discharges help battery life
B) False – modern lithium-ion batteries last longer if kept between 20–80% charge
C) True – but only for laptops
D) False – charging at any time shortens lifespan
B) False – modern lithium-ion batteries last longer if kept between 20–80% charge
Michael Jackson owned the rights to The Beatles’ entire music catalog.
A) True – he bought it from Paul McCartney
B) False – Sony always retained ownership
C) True – but later sold a large portion to Sony in 2016
D) False – the estate of John Lennon held most rights
C) True – but later sold a large portion to Sony in 2016
Talking about suicide with someone who’s struggling will put the idea in their head.
A) True – mentioning it can make them consider it
B) False – open, compassionate conversation can reduce risk and help them seek support
C) True – but only for teens
D) False – but only if a professional is present
B) False – open, compassionate conversation can reduce risk and help them seek support