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Myth or Fact

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    Don't get tangled up in this web of myths and facts!
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  • Our heart skips a beat when we sneeze.
    MYTH! The heart's rhythm may sometimes change when we sneeze but it never stops and skips a beat.
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  • To determine healthy teeth, they have to be pearly white.
    MYTH! A tooth's natural color is slightly yellowish.
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  • It's a lot easier to catch a cold when it's cold outside.
    MYTH! Colds are caused by the spread of viruses and bacteria not air temperature.
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  • Dogs can only see in black and white.
    MYTH! Dogs can see colors other than black and white just not a many as humans.
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  • Walt Disney was the first person to draw Mickey Mouse.
    MYTH! Mickey Mouse was actually first drawn by the company's chief animator and his original name was going to be Mortimer Mouse.
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  • It's recommended you brush your teeth twice a day.
    FACT! Brushing your teeth more than 2-3 time a day can damage your teeth and gums.
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  • Fishes can hum, grunt, and sing.
    FACT! Fishes are known to be mute but some fish make quite a bit of noises.
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  • Your body burns calories while you sleep.
    FACT! You don't have to workout to burn calories.
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  • Lava can burn you even if you don't touch it.
    FACT! People have to wear specialized suits to go near lava. It can burn you from 5 feet away.
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  • Dark chocolate is good for you.
    FACT! Dark chocolate is full of nutrients and can lower your risk of heart disease.
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  • The sun is yellow.
    MYTH! The sun is actually white. The distance between us on earth and the sun makes the sun seem like it is yellow.
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  • Lightning never strikes twice in the same spot.
    MYTH! Lightning does strike twice in the same spot. Building like the empire state building get struck up to 100 times a year.
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