Scientists are ready to change your false beliefs
05.03.2018
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You won't believe that these facts are actually false!
Let's see what common false beliefs scientists have already refuted.
#1
In fact, the rainiest city on earth is Lloro in Colombia. Even its name in Spanish means "crying" or "bursting with tears". There are more than 13 000 mm of rainfall annually (for comparison: in London - 600 mm).
#2
The saltiest pond is the lake Don Juan on Victoria Land, Antarctica. The reservoir does not freeze at -22 °F (-30 °C)!
#3
Falling, a cat tends to turn the belly down. Light weight and long fur of this animal help to slow the fall slightly and gain time to maneuver to land on paws. However, if a cat falls from a short height there is not enough time to do that.
#4
In the distant past, this product was one of the few stored on the shelves without packaging. That's why cheese suffered from rodents more than other products.
In fact, mice like sweet food and surely would prefer chocolate over cheese.
In fact, mice like sweet food and surely would prefer chocolate over cheese.
#5
It's believed that a wandering eye is one of the signs of a liar. However, scientists found out this is not true. It's about the peculiarity of a human eye - when a person is participating in an important emotional conversation for a long time it's really hard to focus on one point.
#6
In fact, children's inability to behave is a psychological problem. Still, the myth is extremely popular and makes parents limit the amount of sweets for children. Few know that a kid needs more sugar for their body than an adult.
#7
Of course, the statement is quite true. Carbohydrates, the main sources of energy, can turn into fat in the body.
However, Sharon Natoli from Food and Nutrition Australia, has been investigating the issue since the 1990s and proved: diets with a restriction of bread or gluten can harm health. Bread itself can hardly influence one's weight.
However, Sharon Natoli from Food and Nutrition Australia, has been investigating the issue since the 1990s and proved: diets with a restriction of bread or gluten can harm health. Bread itself can hardly influence one's weight.
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