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Medicine, nutrition, sleep, fitness and public health. 5 briefs so far.
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Chewing gum does not take seven years to digest
Swallowed chewing gum does not sit in the stomach for seven years; it usually passes through the digestive tract in days.
False2 min read5 sources
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You do not lose most body heat through your head
You do not usually lose most body heat through your head; the head matters, but mostly when it’s exposed and the rest of you isn’t.
Mixed3 min read7 sources
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Is it dangerous to wake a sleepwalker?
Usually no; the safer move is to wake them gently or steer them back to bed, because the real risk is confusion or injury while sleepwalking.
Explained3 min read7 sources
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Coffee does not stunt growth
Coffee does not make kids shorter; genetics and nutrition matter far more, while caffeine’s real risks are sleep and appetite.
False3 min read8 sources
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Cracking your knuckles does not cause arthritis
Decades of studies, including one man's 60-year experiment on his own hands, find no link between knuckle cracking and arthritis.
False2 min read4 sources