12/18/2015

Misconceptions About Your Body That Aren’t True

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Sneezing stops your heart for a second

Sneezing stops your heart for a second
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
No, it doesn’t. If you’re heart stopped for even a second, you would know.
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You can catch a disease from sitting on a public toilet seat

You can catch a disease from sitting on a public toilet seat
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
No matter what your mom said, STDs are only transferred by blood, sexual contact, or in utero.
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Coffee sobers you up

Coffee sobers you up
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
Not at all. It will only make you feel like you are sober, which is dangerous, especially if you are driving. Basically, don’t drink coffee after alcohol.
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It is safe to lick a cut

It is safe to lick a cut
Source: wikipedia
Your mouth is a dirty place filled with all kinds of bacteria. Licking your cut will only make it more likely to get infected.
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Reading in dim light ruins your eyesight

Reading in dim light ruins your eyesight
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
According to doctors, reading in dim light can give you temporary eye fatigue because your eye muscles have to work a little harder to focus, but there is no evidence that it damages your eyes in the long run.
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