Myth or Fact Game

Question 1

Carrots Improve Night Vision

Answer 1

While carrots contain Vitamin A, which is important for eye health, they won’t give your superhuman night vision.

Question 2

Swallowed Gum Stays in Your Stomach for 7 Years

Answer 2

Your body cannot digest gum, but it passes through your digestive system normally and doesn’t stick around for years.

Question 3

Chocolate Causes Acne

Answer 3

There’s no solid scientific evidence that chocolate directly causes acne. Acne is more related to hormones, stress, and genetics.

Question 4

Cracking Eggs into Boiling Water Will Instantly Cook Them

Answer 4

The water needs to be carefully managed for poaching eggs, and they won’t harden immediately.

Question 5

Eating Crusts Makes Your Hair Curly

Answer 5

There’s no connection between bread crusts and hair type!

Question 6

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Answer 6

While apples are healthy and rich in vitamins, a balanced diet and lifestyle are necessary for good health.

Question 7

Eating Cheese Before Bed Causes Nightmares

Answer 7

There’s no scientific evidence that eating cheese directly causes nightmares.

Question 8

Spicy Foods Cause Ulcers

Answer 8

Spicy foods can irritate an existing ulcer but don’t cause them. Most ulcers are caused by bacterial infections or long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs.

Question 9

Fish is Brain Food

Answer 9

While fish, especially fatty fish like salmon, contain omega-3 fatty acids which are good for brain health, they don’t instantly make you smarter.

Question 10

If You Eat Watermelon Seeds, They’ll Grow in Your Stomach

Answer 10

Watermelon seeds cannot grow inside the human body and will just pass through the digestive system.

Question 11

Coffee Stunts Your Growth

Answer 11

There is no scientific evidence that links coffee consumption to stunted growth in children or adults.

Question 12

Eating Spinach Makes You Strong Like Popeye

Answer 12

While spinach is healthy and contains iron, the belief that it gives super strength is exaggerated.

Question 13

You Shouldn’t Swim After Eating

Answer 13

While vigorous exercise right after a large meal can be uncomfortable, there’s no strong evidence that it causes life-threatening cramps.

Question 14

Salty Water Boils Faster

Answer 14

While adding salt slightly raises the boiling point of water, it won’t make it boil faster. In fact, it takes longer to boil

Question 15

Cracking Your Knuckles Causes Arthritis

Answer 15

There’s no evidence to support the idea that knuckle-cracking causes arthritis, although it might annoy others!