Propaganda we’re not falling for:
- “Cracking knuckles causes arthritis.”
The noise of cracking joints is just nitrogen bubbles bursting in the synovial fluid and is not harmful.
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- “Cracking knuckles causes arthritis.”
The noise of cracking joints is just nitrogen bubbles bursting in the synovial fluid and is not harmful.
🧵⬇️
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You are not Hydra.
One hair follicle = one hair
If you’re able to eat, eat. And most importantly, drink fluids, as both of these maladies can cause dehydration.
This theory was popularized in WWII.
British pilots were able to shoot down German aircrafts at night because of new (secret) technology, but claimed their night vision was due to carrot consumption.
While being cold can weaken your body's ability to fight illness, the common cold is caused by viruses entering your respiratory tract, not by the wind.
Shaving hair does not affect its thickness, color, or rate of growth.
Freshly shaved hair may seem thicker because the tapered end has been removed, leaving only the blunt end of the cut hair.