Basic knowledge myth Vs truth # 9

MYTH :

Brain cell stop growing when you reach adulthood.

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TRUTH :

Neurons flourish and change throughout your entire life 

MYTH :

Burns heal better if you apply oil on to them.

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TRUTH :

You should apply something cold to the burn, oil makes a film on your skin that keeps heat inside. 

MYTH :

Carrots improve eyesight. 

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TRUTH :

Carrots helps prevent muscle degeneration, but they don't improve your sight.

MYTH :

Sweat remove toxins from your body. 

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TRUTH :

Sweat glands cool down your body and regulate body temperature.

MYTH :

Humans only have 5 senses : sight, hearing, smell, tactile sense and taste.

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TRUTH :

We have at least 21 sense. Example: sense of balance, sense of temperature etc. 

MYTH :

Bats are completely blind. 

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TRUTH :

Not only can bats see, but they also use echolocation.