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Brain imaging confirms that most parts of the brain have no specific function and remain inactive.
Brain imaging confirms that most parts of the brain have no specific function and remain inactive.
False (B)
Bats are completely devoid of eyesight and rely solely on echolocation.
Bats are completely devoid of eyesight and rely solely on echolocation.
False (B)
Goldfish possess a memory span that lasts for several months, allowing them to learn and respond to various stimuli.
Goldfish possess a memory span that lasts for several months, allowing them to learn and respond to various stimuli.
True (A)
Lightning strikes are entirely random, and lightning can never strike the same location twice.
Lightning strikes are entirely random, and lightning can never strike the same location twice.
Consuming carrots leads to significant improvements in night vision, enhancing the ability to see in low-light conditions.
Consuming carrots leads to significant improvements in night vision, enhancing the ability to see in low-light conditions.
Cracking knuckles has been scientifically linked to the development of arthritis in the joints.
Cracking knuckles has been scientifically linked to the development of arthritis in the joints.
Bulls are enraged by the color red, which triggers their aggressive behavior during bullfights.
Bulls are enraged by the color red, which triggers their aggressive behavior during bullfights.
The great wall of china is easily visible from space using only the naked eye, due to its considerable width and length.
The great wall of china is easily visible from space using only the naked eye, due to its considerable width and length.
Shaving your hair causes it to grow back coarser and at a faster rate than before.
Shaving your hair causes it to grow back coarser and at a faster rate than before.
Chewing gum, if swallowed, can remain in the stomach for approximately seven years before being digested.
Chewing gum, if swallowed, can remain in the stomach for approximately seven years before being digested.
Humans only utilize about 10% of their brain capacity, leaving the remaining 90% largely unused.
Humans only utilize about 10% of their brain capacity, leaving the remaining 90% largely unused.
Because of their reliance on echolocation, bats are completely blind.
Because of their reliance on echolocation, bats are completely blind.
A goldfish's memory is extremely short, lasting only about three seconds.
A goldfish's memory is extremely short, lasting only about three seconds.
Lightning tends to strike the same place multiple times due to environmental conditions.
Lightning tends to strike the same place multiple times due to environmental conditions.
Eating carrots drastically enhances night vision due to their high vitamin B content.
Eating carrots drastically enhances night vision due to their high vitamin B content.
Cracking your knuckles is a direct cause of developing a severe form of arthritis later in life.
Cracking your knuckles is a direct cause of developing a severe form of arthritis later in life.
Bulls are provoked into aggression by the sight of the color red.
Bulls are provoked into aggression by the sight of the color red.
The Great Wall of China is distinctly visible from the moon without any aid.
The Great Wall of China is distinctly visible from the moon without any aid.
Cutting or shaving hair causes it to grow back thicker and darker than before.
Cutting or shaving hair causes it to grow back thicker and darker than before.
Swallowed chewing gum remains in the digestive system for approximately one week before being fully processed.
Swallowed chewing gum remains in the digestive system for approximately one week before being fully processed.
Flashcards
Humans use 10% of their brains?
Humans use 10% of their brains?
This is false. Brain imaging shows nearly all brain parts have function and are active.
Are bats blind?
Are bats blind?
This is false. Bats use both sight and echolocation.
Do goldfish have a three-second memory?
Do goldfish have a three-second memory?
This is false. Goldfish have longer memories and can be trained.
Lightning striking the same place twice?
Lightning striking the same place twice?
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Carrots improving night vision?
Carrots improving night vision?
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Does cracking knuckles cause arthritis?
Does cracking knuckles cause arthritis?
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Are bulls angered by the color red?
Are bulls angered by the color red?
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Can you see the Great Wall of China from space?
Can you see the Great Wall of China from space?
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Does shaving make hair grow back thicker?
Does shaving make hair grow back thicker?
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Does swallowed gum stay in your stomach for seven years?
Does swallowed gum stay in your stomach for seven years?
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Study Notes
- Humans only use 10% of their brains is a myth.
- Brain imaging shows virtually all parts of the brain have some function and are active at various times.
- Bats are not blind.
- Bats can see, but rely more on echolocation for navigation and finding food.
- Goldfish do not have a three-second memory.
- Goldfish can remember things for months and can be trained to respond to stimuli.
- Lightning can and often does strike the same place multiple times, especially tall structures.
- Eating carrots significantly improving night vision is a myth.
- Carrots are good for eye health due to their vitamin A content.
- Cracking your knuckles does not cause arthritis.
- Studies show no link between knuckle cracking and arthritis.
- Bulls do not get angry when they see the color red.
- Bulls are colorblind to red and react to the movement of the matador's cape.
- The Great Wall of China is not visible from space with the naked eye.
- The Great Wall is too narrow and follows the natural contours of the landscape to be visible from space.
- Shaving does not make hair grow back thicker.
- Shaving does not change the thickness, color, or rate of hair growth.
- Swallowed gum does not stay in your stomach for seven years.
- Gum passes through the digestive system and is excreted like other food.
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