There are Different Blood Types
There are four general blood types (A, B, AB, and O), each can be Rh ‘+’ or ‘-‘. Blood types differ by antigens on the surface of red blood cells.
Health and Fitness
Health refers to physical, mental, and social well-being. It’s a broad category that contains fitness and exercise, nutrition, health science, and mental health.
Free Radicals are Harmful
Free radicals are atoms, molecules, or ions missing electrons. When antioxidants are unavailable, free radicals can damage cells in an effort to “balance” electrons through oxidation.
Raw Vegetables are Healthier Than Cooked Vegetables
Only some vegetables are better for you raw than they are cooked. It depends on the specific vegetable, cooking method, and the person.
Fat Loss Becomes Harder as Body Fat Gets Lower
The closer you get to zero percent body fat, the harder weight is to lose. The more body fat you have, the easier weight is to lose.
Shaving Hair Affects Hair Color or Growth
Shaving hair doesn’t affect color, or growth rate. “Live” hair follicles are under the skin; the hair that grows above the skin is dead hair.
Different Coffee Beans Give Different Buzzes
All coffee beans contain the same caffeine compound, but in different amounts. The way the caffeine buzz affects you depends on roast, bean type, and other factors.
The Tongue Is The Strongest Muscle In The Human Body
Some think the tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body, but it’s difficult to find any definition of “strength” that would indicate this. There is no one way to measure strength and the tongue consists of eight muscles, not one.
Vegetarianism is Worse For the Environment than Eating Meat
Both animal-derived and plant-derived food production has consequences, but meat production is worse for the environment in most cases.
All Pot is the Same
Cannabis (pot) is a single plant genus, but selective breeding and hybridization of the Indica and Sativa species has produced many unique strains. Strains have different amount of specific organic compounds each affecting human physiology differently.
Sleeping on a Problem Helps You Solve it
Sleeping on a problem works. Studies show a positive correlation between sleep and cognitive function. Contemplating a problem and then “sleeping on it” can result in better problem solving