Can You Spot The Myth?

Do you know the difference between an old wives’ tale and the legitimate truth? Think you can separate fact from fiction? Take our quiz to find out!

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Question 1/10

You only use 10% of your brain.

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Question 2/10

The 10% myth has been around for awhile now, but scientists say it simply isn't true.

Sitting too close to the TV will damage your vision.

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Question 3/10

Another myth... Sitting very close to the TV may make your head hurt, but it won't damage your vision.

Sharks can "smell" blood in the water from a 1/4 mile away.

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Question 4/10

Sharks can smell a single drop of blood in a million drops of water. Crazy, eh?

In outer space, no one can hear you scream.

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Question 5/10

Yep, it's true. Outer space is a very poor medium for soundwaves to travel along, and there simply isn't enough stuff out there for our ears to pick up.

Eating carrots will improve your vision.

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Question 6/10

Carrots really ARE good for your eyes. They contain Vitamin A. But so do a lot of other foods, and none of them will "improve" your vision.

It takes 7 years to digest chewing gum.

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Question 7/10

No, it doesn't take 7 years to digest gum. In fact, it doesn't even take 7 days.

Wearing hats can cause premature baldness.

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Question 8/10

In order to cause baldness, a hat would need to be so tight that it cut off blood flow to the scalp.

When a storm is coming, some people can feel it in their bones.

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Question 9/10

Believe it or not, it's true. A shift in barometric pressure often precedes a storm, and some folks are sensitive to these changes.

Over 30% of your body heat escapes through your head.

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Question 10/10

The surface area of the head is about 10% of the body, and so about 10% of your body heat escapes through your head.

Okay, final question. It's been a difficult quiz, so we thought we'd toss you a no-brainer. You'd better get this right!

The moon is actually made of cheese.

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Can You Spot The Myth?

Can You Spot The Myth?

You only use 10% of your brain.

The 10% myth has been around for awhile now, but scientists say it simply isn't true. Sitting too close to the TV will damage your vision.

Another myth... Sitting very close to the TV may make your head hurt, but it won't damage your vision.Sharks can "smell" blood in the water from a 1/4 mile away.

Sharks can smell a single drop of blood in a million drops of water. Crazy, eh?In outer space, no one can hear you scream.

Yep, it's true. Outer space is a very poor medium for soundwaves to travel along, and there simply isn't enough stuff out there for our ears to pick up.Eating carrots will improve your vision.

Carrots really ARE good for your eyes. They contain Vitamin A. But so do a lot of other foods, and none of them will "improve" your vision.It takes 7 years to digest chewing gum.

No, it doesn't take 7 years to digest gum. In fact, it doesn't even take 7 days.Wearing hats can cause premature baldness.

In order to cause baldness, a hat would need to be so tight that it cut off blood flow to the scalp. When a storm is coming, some people can feel it in their bones.

Believe it or not, it's true. A shift in barometric pressure often precedes a storm, and some folks are sensitive to these changes. Over 30% of your body heat escapes through your head.

The surface area of the head is about 10% of the body, and so about 10% of your body heat escapes through your head. Okay, final question. It's been a difficult quiz, so we thought we'd toss you a no-brainer. You'd better get this right!The moon is actually made of cheese.

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The 10% myth has been around for awhile now, but scientists say it simply isn't true.

Sitting too close to the TV will damage your vision.

Another myth... Sitting very close to the TV may make your head hurt, but it won't damage your vision.

Sharks can "smell" blood in the water from a 1/4 mile away.

Sharks can smell a single drop of blood in a million drops of water. Crazy, eh?

In outer space, no one can hear you scream.

Yep, it's true. Outer space is a very poor medium for soundwaves to travel along, and there simply isn't enough stuff out there for our ears to pick up.

Eating carrots will improve your vision.

Carrots really ARE good for your eyes. They contain Vitamin A. But so do a lot of other foods, and none of them will "improve" your vision.

It takes 7 years to digest chewing gum.

No, it doesn't take 7 years to digest gum. In fact, it doesn't even take 7 days.

Wearing hats can cause premature baldness.

In order to cause baldness, a hat would need to be so tight that it cut off blood flow to the scalp.

When a storm is coming, some people can feel it in their bones.

Believe it or not, it's true. A shift in barometric pressure often precedes a storm, and some folks are sensitive to these changes.

Over 30% of your body heat escapes through your head.

The surface area of the head is about 10% of the body, and so about 10% of your body heat escapes through your head.

Okay, final question. It's been a difficult quiz, so we thought we'd toss you a no-brainer. You'd better get this right!

The moon is actually made of cheese.