12 Myths and Facts About the Human Body

You are likely familiar with the following myths, many of which you have come to accept as true. For instance, I had always thought that the eyesight deteriorates when reading in the dark or on a monitor - I was surprised to discover the actual fact. On the subject of eyesight, I have also been told that carrots can improve your vision. Apparently, I was wrong. How many of these fibs have you come to believe? Here are 12 myths about the human body that we should all forget. 

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