Vincent van Gogh Cut off His Ear Fact
Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear after a fight with his friend and flatmate Paul Gauguin and then gave his ear to a maid at a brothel.
Self Care
Self care refers to personal health and wellness in regards to hygiene, beauty, sleep, and other “self care”.
Luffa Sponges Come From the Ocean Myth
Luffa (loofah) sponges don’t come from the ocean. A luffa sponge is the ripened fruit of a plant in the gourd / cucumber family.
We Only Use 10% of Our Brain Myth
The average human uses 100% of the brain on a daily basis, and there is no “silent areas” of a normal healthy human brain.
Smiling and Laughing Have Health Benefits Fact
Smiling and laughing have health benefits, they improve your mood and the moods of those around you. An uplifted mood has been long-linked to good health.
Stress Causes Hair to Turn Gray Myth
Greying is largely determined by genes. Stress may cause hair to turn grey early, perhaps from increased oxidation, but studies are lacking.
Humans are Quick to Adapt to Change Fact
Humans are generally quick to adapt to change, despite being resistant to it, this is true biologically, socially, and culturally.
Fluoride is Bad For You Myth
Fluoride is a name for several fluorine compounds. Fluoride is good for oral hygiene in small doses, but extremely dangerous and toxic in large doses.
432 Hz is Better than 440 Hz Myth
It’s theorized that using a starting pitch of A=432 Hz and a “just intonation” tuning method (scientific tuning) is more natural and mathematically symmetric than using A=440 Hz and “equal temperament” tuning (concert tuning).
Shaving Hair Affects Hair Color or Growth Myth
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.
Sleeping on a Problem Helps You Solve it Fact
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